OME, ARB, WARN--885 or 886 on the front

[knockabout]

Next month I'll be installing an OME lift with ARB Bullbar and Warn winch.
Would like your guys opinions on the front setup. 885 or 886 springs? Contacted ARB and they say they run 885 on their FJ. Driving is about 90% road (daily driver) and 10% premeditated fun time.

Thanks.

 

[steande]

I don't have the ARB front bumper (I have the Expedition One), but a few of the guys on the forum recommended the 886's on the front. I took their suggestion and am running the 886's and am quite happy with the ride. I use my FJ on the road more (80%) than off-road as well.

 

[Blues Dawg]

I too run the Exped 1 and a 9K winch w/ synth line using 886. If you plan to add the weight (probably about 200 lbs) I highly recommend the 886 (heavies).

 

[PhilC64]

885's will do just fine!

 

[Toledo FJ]

You need the heavies for sure up front. The mediums will be fine in the rear if you don't have a lot of weight. If you have full skids, rock rails, and a rear bumper I highly recommend the heavies in the rear too.

 

[bernd122465]

886 for that weight in the front. I have the Warn bumper and 9.5Ti winch and the heavy springs are perfect

 

[BMThiker]

If you have a winch or plan to then 886. They'll be stiff at first but after a month of daily driving or shorter time offroad, they will settle out.

 

[OlyWaFJ]

I have had the 885's up front for 6 months, it sags just a bit but rides as good if not better than stock.

I believe ARB is about to discontinue the 886's as a sku'd item for the FJC anyway.

 

[mirfjc]

I have had the 885's up front for 6 months, it sags just a bit but rides as good if not better than stock.

I believe ARB is about to discontinue the 886's as a sku'd item for the FJC anyway.

There's some silly story out there as to why ARB is doing that for the OME 886 - if only I can remember. But the gist is some people were screwing up install or something and then blaming OME. ARB/OME are not actually discontinuing the coil - just covering their butt for something. One should still go with the 886 if you need heavy support. We're about to put a fresh set of 886's on my front end, having kinda worn out my first set.

 

[daddybear]

Has anyone had wandering problems with the OME 885's or 886;s????