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

[Van Solo]

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[Rodo94]

how do you find the ride on pavement vs stock? (cracks/joints)

 

[Armbender]

Why did you go with the Timbren bumpstops?

 

[Striker53]

As it says Rear way link extensions included in the kit

Do you like the ride and is it better than the stock Bilstiens

Why did you go with the Timbren bumpstops?

Do the bump stops do anything special?

 

[Van Solo]

Do you like the ride and is it better than the stock Bilstiens

Do the bump stops do anything special?

TIMBREN Off Road Bump Stops sit lower and will soften the transitions and offer smoother ride quality when they make contact!

The ride is truly night and day!
on pavement it absorbs so much more than the stock let alone off road!

 

[Striker53]

TIMBREN Off Road Bump Stops sit lower and will soften the transitions and offer smoother ride quality when they make contact!

The ride is truly night and day!
on pavement it absorbs so much more than the stock let alone off road!

Thanks. I emailed them but they wouldn’t really say if the ride would be better than the stock Bilsteins. Got a little frustrated with them. Just looking for a plusher ride on the road and fireroads. Nothing crazy

 

[Van Solo]

Thanks. I emailed them but they wouldn’t really say if the ride would be better than the stock Bilsteins. Got a little frustrated with them. Just looking for a plusher ride on the road and fireroads. Nothing crazy

This will then blow you away

 

[Rodo94]

I watched a bunch of "blind test" videos, reviews are always neutral on pavement like "all shocks are the same"

I need to find someone in the Bay Area having aftermarket shocks

 

[Van Solo]

I myself have noticed they are not as hard! Bumps and uneven pavement is I’m my opinion way less harsh!

I am enjoying them very much so and everyone can decide what they do with their Rig!?

 

[porkyfly]

are the OME control arms required to use the MT64's? Do the shocks not fit with the factory control arms?

 

[Van Solo]

are the OME control arms required to use the MT64's? Do the shocks not fit with the factory control arms?

https://store.arbusa.com/search-result?Year=2025&Make=Toyota&Model=4Runner

See the website.. they have options without, however we are all in kinda folks. That's just us!
Also made alignment super easy and since its the complete kit we liked a single solution!

 

[Daronc]

Alright, since we all had so many questions that went unanswered I decided to get to those myself.

Old Man Emu kit number 2135K by ARB
Included parts are as follows as seen in the image below:

• FK134 Brake Line Spacer Kit 1
• FK137 Sway Bar Spacer Kit Rear 1
• MT64601052 MT64 Shock Absorbers Rear 2
• 3344 Coil Springs Rear 2
• MT64996013 MT64 Coilover Struts Front 2
• UCA0037 Upper Control Arms 2 (with ABS spacer brackets)

Now this 2135K kit comes preset at 3" Front and 2" Rear lift

For the installation I opted to go with Kal Tire Shawnessy in Calgary, Alberta for a few reasons, the first being I knew a few folks at the location and felt comfortable with all of it.

Kiran is one of the assistant Managers and Darcy is a Technician with a lot of passion for work like this..

So lets us begin with the installation.

And the original parts video with Old Man Emu MT64 Kit 2135K

Before:

After:

Remaining Parts:

After passenger side on the ground Axel angle.

Total time 4 Hours labour + Alignment. Great work Darcy!
(Remember this vehicle is coated in Krown Rust Proofing here in Calgary, Alberta so everything remains rust free and protected and easy to work on)

Now I have driven a bit on these before we head back to the shop to lift it up and check those questions off.

Ride Quality: Better than stock in many ways and we are running 285/70R17 Wrapped in Open Country AT3 C-Ply set at 37 PSI.

1. Sitting higher feels better
2. Speed Bumps, are much smoother
3. Driving off curbs, So much smoother
4. Calgary Roads, in general smoother less Stiff
5. Turns, No issue at all (Body Roll)
6. Speed, No difference at all

Axel Angles are looking good and zero vibrations 0-125Km (Just have not exceeded 125Km yet)

Back to the shop in the AM to get those final images and references some asked me about.

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply


Updated with off-road testing trip review:

A day out testing the Old Man Emu & TIMBREN Offroad Bumpstops with my Daughter, and let me tell you it was fantastic!

We enjoyed a variety of trail conditions in higher and lower altitudes such as:

Pavement
Gravel
Soft Muddy
Icy & Hard
Deep Snow

our 4Runner took it all in and our Suspicion upgrade from Old Man Emu & Timbren made is a comfortable day exploring the out doors.

We had taken this same route with our stock suspension and the difference was night and day.
All I can say is I am very pleased with this upgraded package and now know we made the right choice for our 4Runner.

We will be doing more trails this summer and always more upgrades so stay
tuned and follow our build page below in the signature area.

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

 

[Daronc]

Alright, since we all had so many questions that went unanswered I decided to get to those myself.

Old Man Emu kit number 2135K by ARB
Included parts are as follows as seen in the image below:

• FK134 Brake Line Spacer Kit 1
• FK137 Sway Bar Spacer Kit Rear 1
• MT64601052 MT64 Shock Absorbers Rear 2
• 3344 Coil Springs Rear 2
• MT64996013 MT64 Coilover Struts Front 2
• UCA0037 Upper Control Arms 2 (with ABS spacer brackets)

Now this 2135K kit comes preset at 3" Front and 2" Rear lift

For the installation I opted to go with Kal Tire Shawnessy in Calgary, Alberta for a few reasons, the first being I knew a few folks at the location and felt comfortable with all of it.

Kiran is one of the assistant Managers and Darcy is a Technician with a lot of passion for work like this..

So lets us begin with the installation.

And the original parts video with Old Man Emu MT64 Kit 2135K

Before:

After:

Remaining Parts:

After passenger side on the ground Axel angle.

Total time 4 Hours labour + Alignment. Great work Darcy!
(Remember this vehicle is coated in Krown Rust Proofing here in Calgary, Alberta so everything remains rust free and protected and easy to work on)

Now I have driven a bit on these before we head back to the shop to lift it up and check those questions off.

Ride Quality: Better than stock in many ways and we are running 285/70R17 Wrapped in Open Country AT3 C-Ply set at 37 PSI.

1. Sitting higher feels better
2. Speed Bumps, are much smoother
3. Driving off curbs, So much smoother
4. Calgary Roads, in general smoother less Stiff
5. Turns, No issue at all (Body Roll)
6. Speed, No difference at all

Axel Angles are looking good and zero vibrations 0-125Km (Just have not exceeded 125Km yet)

Back to the shop in the AM to get those final images and references some asked me about.

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply


Updated with off-road testing trip review:

A day out testing the Old Man Emu & TIMBREN Offroad Bumpstops with my Daughter, and let me tell you it was fantastic!

We enjoyed a variety of trail conditions in higher and lower altitudes such as:

Pavement
Gravel
Soft Muddy
Icy & Hard
Deep Snow

our 4Runner took it all in and our Suspicion upgrade from Old Man Emu & Timbren made is a comfortable day exploring the out doors.

We had taken this same route with our stock suspension and the difference was night and day.
All I can say is I am very pleased with this upgraded package and now know we made the right choice for our 4Runner.

We will be doing more trails this summer and always more upgrades so stay
tuned and follow our build page below in the signature area.

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

 

[Armbender]

https://store.arbusa.com/search-result?Year=2025&Make=Toyota&Model=4Runner

See the website.. they have options without, however we are all in kinda folks. That's just us!
Also made alignment super easy and since its the complete kit we liked a single solution!

Did OME provide alignment specs?

 

[Van Solo]

Did OME provide alignment specs?

Full factory Alignment specs are reachable with the 2135K kit!

Timbren Bump Stops are 1" from Axle and offer smooth yet firm Support without the bang!

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