Old Man Emu (OME) with Upper Control Arms (UCA), Icon +25 offset wheels, Nitto Trail Grappler 285/75/17, RTT on TRD ORP

[wyndzer]

Im curious about more info regarding the on road ride quality compared to the factory Bilstein suspension. Mine rides pretty rough stock

Noticeably smoother ride.

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[AZGOLD]

Thank you !,
I`ve been eye balling that kit for a while. I know Fox will be coming out with something too.

 

[Chicane]

Noticeably smoother ride.

Can I ask what this cost you?

 

[wyndzer]

Can I ask what this cost you?

https://store.arbusa.com/mt64-kit-w-uca-fr-3-in-0-lb-rr-2-in-0-lb-2135k/

Minus the rebate.

 

[wyndzer]

Testing out the articulation.

 

[Scarlett]

can you share more about the OME setup... I had gone with a WestCott lift which is nice but when I have my rig loaded down for camping the rear sags a bit and I thought OME came configurable for added weight if your running a roof rack and things like that.

I contacted ARB about this kit as I was very interested in it. But they recommended not using it if you are going to add significant weight to the truck. They said a bumper and winch might cause the front to sag. But they also told me the they will be introducing heavier duty kits around February so I decided to wait until spring. Icon has also dropped their kits on their website.

 

[da_sniper01]

can you share more about the OME setup... I had gone with a WestCott lift which is nice but when I have my rig loaded down for camping the rear sags a bit and I thought OME came configurable for added weight if your running a roof rack and things like that.

 

[da_sniper01]

can you share more about the OME setup... I had gone with a WestCott lift which is nice but when I have my rig loaded down for camping the rear sags a bit and I thought OME came configurable for added weight if your running a roof rack and things like that.

can you share more about the OME setup... I had gone with a WestCott lift which is nice but when I have my rig loaded down for camping the rear sags a bit and I thought OME came configurable for added weight if your running a roof rack and things like that.

I got same set up with the wescott lift and the shop i got it installed told me i can change the rear spring with specific weight you gonna add and chose the right one from dobinson

 

[Scarlett]

I got same set up with the wescott lift and the shop i got it installed told me i can change the rear spring with specific weight you gonna add and chose the right one from dobinson

I thought about doing that but they said even the front springs would need to be changed and I just dont want to dive that deep into it. I probably wont be hitting too many trails until spring anyway and it will be nice to have more options available.

 

[da_sniper01]

I thought about doing that but they said even the front springs would need to be changed and I just dont want to dive that deep into it. I probably wont be hitting too many trails until spring anyway and it will be nice to have more options available.

I think you only need the front change if your putting metal bumper or adding more weight.

 

[Scarlett]

I think you only need the front change if your putting metal bumper or adding more weight.

They said the same, but that's part of my plan. Dissent offroad bumper with a 12000 lb winch.

 

[ModernDay4Runner]

Looks great. The only thing I would change are the running boards. I think the oval tubular type would look great. Congratulations.

 

[danimaldaisy]

Got one of the first Old Man Emu (OME) kits with Upper Control Arms. Suspension height is set to 3" in the front and 2" in the rear (only coils available right now).

Went with Icon Rebound Double Blacks 17x8.5 +25 offset wheels and some Nitto Trail Grappler 285/75/17 and finally a Westcott Low Pro Rack.

RTT rooftop tent is NatureNest Polaris Plus, mounted using Westcott Designs RTT mounts.

Did a lot of the work myself just to say I did!

Waiting on some CaliLED items.

Ride is better than stock and well, the look? I'll let you all decide!

With rooftop tent (RTT) installed:

OME suspension and upper control arms UCA photos:

I have been wondering what a 3/2 lift looks like on 285’s
This is how I had my last lift on my 5th gen. I am TOTALLY going to wait! I think I’ll mix these springs with (when released) bilstein 5100’s or just get the basic ome kit (when released) with the same springs.

 

[danimaldaisy]

Where did you go to get an alignment?
thanks!

 

[FlaRunner904]

oh yea…. Thats real nice. Almost the same wheel and tire combo i was looking into also. Looks great.

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