Question regarding Suspension Setup

[czenkov]

2004 Tacoma (POSER) pic attached. I priced out some things at the local 4 wheel drive parts. I have some questions. This will be expedition style upgrade. I do not want a ton of lift, merely something that will support the weight of my plans. My plans include ARB front winch mount bumper with minimum 9000 Warn. I currently have a topper on the back and plan on building shelf system for rear. I will likely install custom rear bumper with swing-away spare tire and gas can carrier but that will come later. Also the Topper may be removed in favor of a Roll-Top-Cover with rack and RTT also later.
They recommended OME front then helper spring in rear with air bags. I want a suspension that can handle the weight in the front and back. Here is the parts list. If it makes sense to anyone can you tell me if this will be appropriate in regard to what I plan to do?

Parts list.
ARB OME881 OME881OME 96> 4RNR Front
ARB N91S N91S Coil Over Shoc
ARB CS046RA CS046RA Tacoma To 0
ARB N85 N85 Shock Multi App
ARB OMESB89 OMESB89 Bush For OE
ARB FK21 FK21 Tacoma Exhaust
AIR 59537 Ride Control Air Sp
ARB 3423020 97-04 Tacoma Winch
WAR 26502 M8000 Self recovery (thinking I should probably go w/M9000?)

ARB front Bumper with winch capability
M8000 (M9000) Warn Winch
OME front suspension
Helper springs and air bags rear

 

[mtnbike28]

My thoughts.

I have a similar set-up and took off the air bags for OME rear springs. My stock springs were worn out. For that reason I did it for two reasons: 1. Lack of articulation with air bags. 2. Harsher ride with bags inflated. I love my new suspension... I suggest do the rear springs. But if you are interested, I will sell my Firestone air bags (never leaked in the ~9 months I used them)
Good luck

 

[Overland Hadley]

I would say go for OME at all four corners.
"Buy the best, cry once." (Pasquale)

 

[Overland Hadley]

WAR 26502 M8000 Self recovery (thinking I should probably go w/M9000?)

Don't forget that using a pulley block will double you pulling power.

 

[czenkov]

Thanks

I thought that he might have been going the wrong direction. I think he might have been trying to make the sale. Anyway I was thinking OME all the way around. From my reading I gathered this was a very popular and cost effective option.

 

[Overland Hadley]

You are in SLC, talk to Kurt (cruiseroutfit here on ExPo) at Cruiser Outfitters. Link

 

[czenkov]

Slee offers the following:

2 x OME 882 Front Coil Springs
2 x CS046R Rear Leaf Springs
2 x OME N91S Shocks
2 x OME N85 Shocks
2 x OME SB43 Bushing Kit
1 x FK21 Exhaust Bracket
1 x OME GS12 Shackle Kit

I had forgotten about CruiserOutfitters. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Overland Hadley]

By the way, Welcome to ExPo.

Post up some photos of your truck when you are done with the work.

 

[czenkov]

Thanks for the welcome!

Thanks! I must say Hadley, your build thread has been a bit of an inspiration for me. I will probably start my own progress thread when I get started. This is by far my favorite forum. There are no "haters" here and the information provided by the membership is second to none. As you can see from my sig line I also have a SII and this forum has a lot of information for all types of vehicles. It is a great resource!