OME lift's

[American]

I am searching for some links or threads to OME lifts for 1995-1997 Tacoma's. All that I have found so far are 98 and up, which are different than 97 and earlier. Any help would be great.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Youngunner]

Have you checked Wheeler's? www.wheelersoffroad.com

I'd give them a call, they're pretty knowledgeable.

 

[SilverBullet]

Check your PMs, I had a comment from my OME experience 2 years ago.

Sonoran Steel can get OME stuff as well. Steve will be able to tell you what you need.

 

[Box Rocket]

Very few vendors/people know OME suspensions as well as Kurt at CRUISER OUTFITTERS. No need to look elsewhere. His prices are good too.

 

[87FoRunner]

The pre-98 Tacomas have a different rear spring length.


What I have seen a lot of pre98s use is stock 89-95 Pickup leaves, as they give 3" lift and cheap. Or Chevy 63s if they want 4"+

 

[Crikeymike]

The pre-98 Tacomas have a different rear spring length.

Kurt knows about moving the spring hanger to fit the OME rear leafs. Ask him.

 

[CA-RJ]

Call Wil at Sierra Expeditions. He is very helpful, his prices are good and his service is great!

 

[American]

The pre-98 Tacomas have a different rear spring length.

I found this out the hard way by ordering a Skyjacker lift with the rear springs, and the ad said 95-2001 like most do, but the leaf's are longer; 1997 is the cutoff, and the leafs from this kit gave me about a 5" lift, and the shackles were smashed against the frame. I am currently considering the OME HD kit, but not sure I will need it. I will have a RTT(130lbs), 15-20 gallon water tank (app. 125-150lbs, and mostly spare parts will be the bulk of my weight. I am estimating around 800lbs max weight carried. I don't really care about the lift more about ride quality.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

As noted the spring length on the 95.5' - 97' Tacomas is slightly shorter than that of the 98'-04'. There are several ways to tackle the fix, neither of which is overwhelmingly difficult. My preferred install method is moving the rear shackle hanger on the frame. It can be done very cleanly but it will need to be done by someone comfortable by light fabrication work and a solid welder. I've got a stash of photos showing the modifications needed I can dig up.

My old 96' ExCab running the Dakar CS046R springs (actually the OME's as this was long before the Dakar offering) and my part-timer Sully's 97' ExCab running the Dakars:

 

[sasaholic]

I found this out the hard way by ordering a Skyjacker lift with the rear springs, and the ad said 95-2001 like most do, but the leaf's are longer; 1997 is the cutoff, and the leafs from this kit gave me about a 5" lift, and the shackles were smashed against the frame. I am currently considering the OME HD kit, but not sure I will need it. I will have a RTT(130lbs), 15-20 gallon water tank (app. 125-150lbs, and mostly spare parts will be the bulk of my weight. I am estimating around 800lbs max weight carried. I don't really care about the lift more about ride quality.

800lbs is a **** ton of weight boss

 

[American]

Probably wont quite come to that amount, but need to have enough for a 2 year RTW trip.