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

Mad Ghost said:

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.

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Mad Ghost said:

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.

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DocASim said:

Looks great! I went with 285/70/17 (33”), but I had buyers remorse as I thought of going with the 285/75/17 (34”) instead. I have Icon Rebounds with +25 and a 1.5” leveling kit. Also the Westcott LP rack. After wheeling in the desert I would like that extra height, but was initially concerned about the 75 being E rated instead of C and getting a harsh ride. So now I’d like to know what effect your suspension and tire set up has on ride quality, and gas mileage? You say better than stock? Can you elaborate? Thanks for posting!

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Mad Ghost said:

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.

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DocASim said:

Looks great! I went with 285/70/17 (33”), but I had buyers remorse as I thought of going with the 285/75/17 (34”) instead. I have Icon Rebounds with +25 and a 1.5” leveling kit. Also the Westcott LP rack. After wheeling in the desert I would like that extra height, but was initially concerned about the 75 being E rated instead of C and getting a harsh ride. So now I’d like to know what effect your suspension and tire set up has on ride quality, and gas mileage? You say better than stock? Can you elaborate? Have you taken it off road yet? Thanks for posting!

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wyndzer said:

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:

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mikeduff said:

Oh yeah! Nice build! Looks fantastic and I'll bet it's a sweet ride on the asphalt.

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wyndzer said:

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:

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mikeduff said:

MT64 Kit FR 3 in/0 lb, RR 2 in/0 lb 2134K

By any chance is this the kit that you used.? Your truck looks very level so I'm guessing the front is the 3-inch in the rear is the two which comes with this kit. I've been thinking of this but have a question for you on the damping and rebound. Is the rebound smooth, I have not had any
Experience other than friends coil springs from ome. Thanks in advance

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