OME MT64 (3 Viewers)

[Snobum72]

Hey Folks,
I’ve been offline for a bit.
Upgrading my OME Nitros (85k miles) to the OME MT64s with medium springs.


Not many reviews out there for the 200’s.
Anybody using these- thoughts.

 

[turbo8]

This member has them

Fresh Slee build

Fresh Slee build on my 2013. OME 3”MT64 (med springs) SPC control arms,front bumper, come up 9.5,S8 light bar, S2 pro pucks, rear bumper, sliders, ICON rebound wheels w/285/75/17 Toyo AT3’s, ARB base rack

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Snobum72]

This member has them

Fresh Slee build

Fresh Slee build on my 2013. OME 3”MT64 (med springs) SPC control arms,front bumper, come up 9.5,S8 light bar, S2 pro pucks, rear bumper, sliders, ICON rebound wheels w/285/75/17 Toyo AT3’s, ARB base rack

forum.ih8mud.com

Unfortunately no posted reviews of performance off-road.
Guess I will do a review as they should be bolted up next week.
Full review forthcoming!

 

[turbo8]

Unfortunately no posted reviews of performance off-road.
Guess I will do a review as they should be bolted up next week.
Full review forthcoming!

I would like to know too, I was thinking about putting the MT64s onto my 250.

 

[Blackwater]

Look forward to this!! I talked with Amory at Slee a few weeks ago when out there about these..

My only hang-up was once you add 2 OME top-hats for the fronts, plus the cost of putting the fronts together, it was getting awfully close to BP51 money..

I do really like the snap ring height adjustment on these. I loved that feature on my gen 1 Raptor..

 

[Snobum72]

Installed!
First impressions forthcoming - need to get another 100 miles on these new springs for proper settling.
Thus far - big upgrade from my previous OME Nitro set-up.

Plan to do some off-roading Sunday and report back.

 

[Snobum72]

Look forward to this!! I talked with Amory at Slee a few weeks ago when out there about these..

My only hang-up was once you add 2 OME top-hats for the fronts, plus the cost of putting the fronts together, it was getting awfully close to BP51 money..

I do really like the snap ring height adjustment on these. I loved that feature on my gen 1 Raptor..

Double check - depending on where you live and the exposure to elements - you might need the OME top hats anyway.
I did.
Considered the BP51's - spoke with the folks at OK4WD (Chuck) and he actually talked me out of the BP51s and into the MT64s.
Their reasoning was unless I'm running high speed over washboards for long distances - just not needed for general overloading and moderate rock crawling through creek beds. Just. need to consider what you will be doing - these will more than handle anything I will be doing.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Following

 

[Snobum72]

Just returned from a mix of highway and gravel / high clearance 4x4 trails.
Suspension performed well- good articulation, just the right amount of rebound when intentionally hitting small water holes.
While on highway, smooth and firm.
Overall, a noticeable upgrade from the OME Nitroshock setup which served me well for 70k plus miles.

Planning some more aggressive creek beds and rock shelves in the near future.

I would not hesitate to purchase this setup again.

FYI:
I’m running Slee sliders, ARB bull bumper with WARN winch, ARB skid plates, FrontRunner Slimline 2 roof rack, and ARB non-swing out rear bumper.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Just returned from a mix of highway and gravel / high clearance 4x4 trails.
Suspension performed well- good articulation, just the right amount of rebound when intentionally hitting small water holes.
While on highway, smooth and firm.
Overall, a noticeable upgrade from the OME Nitroshock setup which served me well for 70k plus miles.

Planning some more aggressive creek beds and rock shelves in the near future.

I would not hesitate to purchase this setup again.

FYI:
I’m running Slee sliders, ARB bull bumper with WARN winch, ARB skid plates, FrontRunner Slimline 2 roof rack, and ARB non-swing out rear bumper.

Thanks for the feedback. What clip are the fronts on?

I noticed they are Digressive valving vs Linear

Curious how the small imperfections in roads, or on gravel are at slow speeds

 

[Snobum72]

Thanks for the feedback. What clip are the fronts on?

I noticed they are Digressive valving vs Linear

Curious how the small imperfections in roads, or on gravel are at slow speeds

The fronts are set to the longest travel setting (max setting).
Running the intermediate rear springs due to future drawers.

Initially, huge rake ~2.5 inches as the rear springs were totally unsprung. Added about 300lbs to rear and drive a couple hundred miles for the rear springs to settle.
Measured rake today and right at 1.5 inches.
This should stay constant once drawers and all my recovery gear is loaded.

 

[Snobum72]

Thanks for the feedback. What clip are the fronts on?

I noticed they are Digressive valving vs Linear

Curious how the small imperfections in roads, or on gravel are at slow speeds

Small imperfections along gravel trails were subtle. By no way a rough ride.

 

[Boston Mangler]

The fronts are set to the longest travel setting (max setting).
Running the intermediate rear springs due to future drawers.

Initially, huge rake ~2.5 inches as the rear springs were totally unsprung. Added about 300lbs to rear and drive a couple hundred miles for the rear springs to settle.
Measured rake today and right at 1.5 inches.
This should stay constant once drawers and all my recovery gear is loaded.

Good info. Thanks

Max setting, as in highest lift amount?

Thanks

 

[Snobum72]

Good info. Thanks

Max setting, as in highest lift amount?

Thanks

yes.

 

[Boston Mangler]

yes.

Thanks for the replies!

Glad ya liking it

They were on my list I was considering but weren’t available yet and didn’t know anyone that actually had them!

As far as I know, you’re the first to provide real world feedback

 

[Snobum72]

Thanks for the replies!

Glad ya liking it

They were on my list I was considering but weren’t available yet and didn’t know anyone that actually had them!

As far as I know, you’re the first to provide real world feedback

I bit the bullet despite very few / no 200 series reviews.
Very early still - yet, really transformed the vehicle for the better.
Hope to get on some the Class 4 Vermont roads this Fall - that will be the litmus test.

My opinion is that the MT64 is a solid option for folks overloading and tackling the occasional rock shelf / creek bed while maintaining good road manners.

Cheers.

 

[Boston Mangler]

I bit the bullet despite very few / no 200 series reviews.
Very early still - yet, really transformed the vehicle for the better.
Hope to get on some the Class 4 Vermont roads this Fall - that will be the litmus test.

My opinion is that the MT64 is a solid option for folks overloading and tackling the occasional rock shelf / creek bed while maintaining good road manners.

Cheers.

Thanks!

Yeah, I’ve ran OME Standard stuff with Nitrochargers on half dozen + cruisers (60s, 80s, and 100) over the years with zero issues. The simply work and take massive abuse without issues

Many on here weren’t impressed with that setup for the 200 and many had issues with the BP51s and rebuild issues.

I’m older now and have zero issues taking my suspension apart to get things rebuilt as a semi regular maintenance, So I went with tried and true Bilsteins. I like them, but always looking at improving things!

Look forward to following you’re feedback

 

[Snobum72]

Thanks!

Yeah, I’ve ran OME Standard stuff with Nitrochargers on half dozen + cruisers (60s, 80s, and 100) over the years with zero issues. The simply work and take massive abuse without issues

Many on here weren’t impressed with that setup for the 200 and many had issues with the BP51s and rebuild issues.

I’m older now and have zero issues taking my suspension apart to get things rebuilt as a semi regular maintenance, So I went with tried and true Bilsteins. I like them, but always looking at improving things!

Look forward to following you’re feedback

I actually think OME designed these like the Bilsteins - same thought pattern.

 

[Snobum72]

I actually think OME designed these like the Bilsteins - same thought pattern.

The OME MT64s have just a slightly larger gas chamber.

 

[Boston Mangler]

I actually think OME designed these like the Bilsteins - same thought pattern.

I’ve heard rumblings/rumors the 2 companies have somewhat merged and make some of each others parts. No idea the validity of this but heard it from several seasoned Yota nerds

The old TRDs always had Bilsteins, the new TRDs have OME. Sooooo