OME MT64 Old Man Emu Suspension w/ UCA (Part #2135K) + Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops -- Installation & Review...by Van Solo

[Van Solo]

Great write-up and your 4Runner, nicely done! Would you be able to measure from the center wheel hub to the bottom of the fender flare as I would like to see what was the actual height you obtained

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[Daronc]

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Thanks for the measurements. It looks like you got 2” over stock height. Was the the clip set on the highest setting

 

[Van Solo]

Thanks for the measurements. It looks like you got 2” over stock height. Was the the clip set on the highest setting

The kit 2135K comes ready to go @ 3" Front and 2" Rear so ya!
Not going to take it apart to find out im pleased with it the way it sits now!

 

[Van Solo]

Maybe some 285/75R17's for that extra bit…..

 

[Van Solo]

Update: @Marie_ARB

We are adding the DobinsoDobinson rear springs and came to the conclusion we wanted to remain with @ARB or Old Man Emu so in the meantime we wil add the Dobinsonting @ARB we got confirmation that heavier springs are in development ?! later this year…..,

We continued to consider Dobinson rear springs and came to the conclusion we wanted to remain with @ARB or Old Man Emu so in the meantime we wil add the Dobinson Rear coil spacer on August 5th, 2026 stay tuned….photos and install video coming on this date !

Toyo Open Country AT3
285/75R17
E Load / 10 Ply

Blackhorn NS5
17x8.5 ET25
6x139.7

Old Man Emu
MT64 2135k
3” Front
2" Rear + Dobinson 15mm Rear Coil Spacer = 2.6" Total Lift in the rear.

 

[Van Solo]

Dobinson 15mm / .6” Rear spacer these will be used to assist the slight rear sag we experience when loaded up

 

[RunnerRocks]

Dobinson 15mm / .06” Rear spacer these will be used to assist the slight rear sag.
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.06"

That's a very "slight rear sag".

 

[Van Solo]

.06"

That's a very "slight rear sag".

The old man emu 2135K only lifts rear 2” however I feel they did not take the hybrid into account?! And the oversized spare weight ?! Let alone the added weight from our last trip we had rear sag!

ooops corrected thanks @RunnerRocks

Now we are at 2.6” so let’s see ….Wednesday….

 

[ropdykex11]

Part FK134

Interested in both this part, and the FK137 Sway Bar Bracket Kit. Both installed with no issues? They are both listed as compatible with 2024 Land Cruiser, not sure why they are omitted for the 4Runner.
Which side is the FK134 installed on?

 

[Van Solo]

Interested in both this part, and the FK137 Sway Bar Bracket Kit. Both installed with no issues? They are both listed as compatible with 2024 Land Cruiser, not sure why they are omitted for the 4Runner.
Which side is the FK134 installed on?

passenger side!

All parts are included in the #2135K Kit.

 

[Van Solo]

Alright we are here and ready to correct the rear sag with our Dobinson 15mm rear coil spacers!

Thank you Darcy of KalTire here in Calgary.

 

[Van Solo]

Dr KKDS installed 16 46 seconds !

 

[3rdRunner]

Nice! Did you need the correction or were you just being prudent? Also, how is the MT64 working out for you? I ask because as I add weight to the TH OME setup (which I love BTW) I’m starting to pick up a bit of sag and I find myself hitting the rear bump stops a lot in rough terrain. Looking at upgrade options and swapping out to the MT64 is high on the list.

 

[Van Solo]

Nice! Did you need the correction or were you just being prudent? Also, how is the MT64 working out for you? I ask because as I add weight to the TH OME setup (which I love BTW) I’m starting to pick up a bit of sag and I find myself hitting the rear bump stops a lot in rough terrain. Looking at upgrade options and swapping out to the MT64 is high on the list.

The MT64 setup with Dobinson 15mm spacer, Dr KDSS and the Timbren active Bump Stops is a complete and meets all expectations in my book!

 

[3rdRunner]

The MT64 setup with Dobinson 15mm spacer, Dr KDSS and the Timbren active Bump Stops is a complete and meets all expectations in my book!

Ok - that’s good to hear!

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