OME coils/shocks or 5100 advice.

aquasport17 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 11:42 AM

Hello all.

I have read a lot about lifting my 08 Tacoma. I am trying to decide between the Bilstein 5100's front (preload adjustable) and rear, or the complete OME 885 coils and shocks in front with 5100 shocks in rear.

I have the 4-Leaf pack (TSB) in the rear. Yeah, it's an 08. I was lucky

I'm looking for a stiffer off-road ride, and some slight lift. I will also want to install 265/75/16's instead of the 265/70's on it now.

Wheelers off-road claims 1.75" lift on a stock front 05+ Tacoma with the OME setup.

I have a 350 pound tounge weight on my trailer, and with the stock setup it's way to bouncy. When I'm off-road in sandy bumps, the front is too soft and I hit bottom easily with stock.

I have heard the OME's sag but have not heard of any specific cases - just rumors.

If money wasn't a concern between these two options, should I go OME coil/shock up front and 5100's in rear or 5100's all around?

Thanks for the advice.

Jeff

ClarknNicole · #2 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 11:51 AM

We installed Bilstein 5100s all around on Nicole's 07 Tacoma and it did an amazing transformation in ride and driving performance. You will get a slightly firmer off-road feel and easy adjustability for ride height and accessories. The rear shocks even helped dramatically. Sorry I couldn't help about OME as I have never had an experience with them.

In fact, the Bilstein 5100s inpressed me so much I ordered another set for my Tundra and LOVE IT!

Clark

aquasport17 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 11:57 AM

That's great info, thank you. I see you have 285's on the truck. That give you a bit wider tire I would guess? How much of a performance hit did you take? I'm pulling 5200 pounds and can't afford much of a hit! Thanks again.

J

ClarknNicole · #4 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aquasport17

That's great info, thank you. I see you have 285's on the truck. That give you a bit wider tire I would guess? How much of a performance hit did you take? I'm pulling 5200 pounds and can't afford much of a hit! Thanks again.

J

Haven't noticed much but we don't pull anything except a few hills. Our snow tires are 265/75R16 and can feel the lesser rolling resistance but that is about it.