Old man emu suspensions?

[toyota_jon]

Looking at getting some new springs under my 4runner. So i have been shopping around, and was looking at the OME stuff. I've read quite a few positive reviews about their products. and was curious to see what expo has to say about their leaf springs.

[RidgeHunter]

I've had OME coils and Dakar leafs on my Tacoma for about a year and have been pleased with them.

Not as soft/flexy as some springs, but they suit my needs well. I would buy them again.

I actually removed the third leaf out of my leaf packs to keep from having a rake/soften up the ride a bit. Seems to be working good.

[6string]

I have Dakar HD under my Taco and LOVE them. I complement them with Bilstein 5125s and 1.5" (3/4" lift) All-Pro greaseable shackles.

I don't race or jump or flex hardcore, though; I carry a lot of weight overlanding. They are great for this. (If I wanted to go any heavier for, say, on-board water, aux fuel, big rear bumper, or a trailer, I might consider airbags at that time.) But for now, my rear setup can carry 6-800 pounds beautifully. On the road, with the shell and sleep platform installed full-time, it rides like butter.

Highly recommended.

[TRDPARTS4U]

I have The OME Dakar springs on my 06 Tacoma and I have been very pleased with them. I also had the OME leafs on my older Tacoma and was happy with those as well.

Jacque

[red87]

Here's another vote of confidence for OME springs. They ride stiff on my truck if the bed is totally empty but once I put my shell on, they turned super smooth. Your 4Runner should ride nice and smooth all the time with the extra weight over the rear tires.

[toyota_jon]

This is really good to hear. i'm not concerned with flex as much as i am good ride quality esp with 500-600lbs of gear and whatnot in the back.

any good vendors in Colorado?

[red87]

I'm glad you aren't worried about flex cause you aren't getting any from OME :) Check out trdparts4u.com for your OME needs. Their customer service is fantastic and their prices aren't too bad either.

[tacollie]

I have had them on a couple trucks and like them a lot. With that weight in the back they will be really sweet. Mine flexed way better than stock.

[corax]

Looks like a bunch of Taco's chimed in, I'll add a vote of confidence from my '88 4runner - stock springs jarred my spine on anything bigger than a low speed bump, now I can drive like a lunatic again :smiley_drive:

I ended up taking the smallest overload leaf out, it resembled a 3/8" lift block more than a leaf anyway, and went back to stock length shackles -> my install (http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4256.msg66215#msg66215)

[Mr. Leary]

Don't have any leafs myself, but I will add my vote of confidence for andy ARB product. They will make things right, even if their distributor does not. Best customer service experience I have had in the parts industry, period.

[biggywallace]

I am using OME on my FJ Cruiser and am very happy with it.

Im not sure if the setup you are looking at comes in different "weights." There is stock, light, medium, heavy and super heavies depending how much your bumpers weigh if you have a winch etc..

I am using the mediums but don't have an steel bumpers or a winch.

[deadbeat son]

any good vendors in Colorado?

Slee Off-Road in Golden if you'd like to keep it local.

[tanglefoot]

Hi Jon,

I'm running the OME 50mm leaf packs on the front of my '85 4Runner. They are a big improvement over the stock packs in every department. The bump absorption is much improved. As is articulation--I added longer brake lines to accomodate the extra flex.

I also run OME shocks all the way around and am very happy with them.

You can sometimes choose different weight capacities for leaf packs and valving from shocks (i.e. light/medium/heavy) to tailor them to your application.

My front springs are the "Lights" and they offer plenty of support for the 8000lb winch and tube bumper.

I ordered mine through Rocky Road Outfitters. They had the best prices I could find and shipped quickly.

http://www.rocky-road.com/

Have fun,

Eric

[TACODOC]

Old Man Emu HD Dakars on the rear with OME Nitrochargers for me... best mod on my truck :punk03:

[Mr. Leary]

http://www.rocky-road.com/


.... ARB will make it right even if their distributor doesn't... read some reviews of rocky road's customer service before you buy from them.... as you should for every supplier, just to be fair!

I believe there are entire forums devoted to bashing RRO.

[gfiero]

I put OME Dakar under my 07 Tacoma and have no complaints and iam mpressed with the ride improvement both loaded and unloaded, off or on road. I had OME on my 99 Trooper and the improvement made it a different vehicle, a much better,:wings: more capable vehicle. ARB has my vote and my business.

[Overland Hadley]

I have OME at all four corners, and have been very happy with them.

[Overland Hadley]

any good vendors in Colorado?

Safari Ltd. in Grand Junction. Great place and great people.

[Asha'man]

I have Dakars in the back of my '86 Runner and they're not bad. Not very flexy, as has been mentioned, and when I installed them there was a significant rake, but with a load of camping gear the ride is great and the rear doesn't sag at all. A few times of that and they broke in pretty well. I got mine from Slee - they're not on the website and they don't stock them normally, but if you can wait until they make an OME order you'll save a ton on shipping. Get the bushing kits and grease the living hell out of them, too.

[toyota_jon]

.... ARB will make it right even if their distributor doesn't... read some reviews of rocky road's customer service before you buy from them.... as you should for every supplier, just to be fair!

I believe there are entire forums devoted to bashing RRO.

WOW! you're not kidding there is some bad reviews out there. From the reviews i've read it seams like if they have parts in stock they'll ship quickly if not, good luck as their parts ordering doesn't seam up to par.

I put in an email to slee and see how long their wait time will be. I'd like to deal with someone local to avoid shipping, and should anything go wrong have someone to talk to in person.

[Overland Hadley]

I put in an email to slee and see how long their wait time will be. I'd like to deal with someone local to avoid shipping, and should anything go wrong have someone to talk to in person.

Not sure what part of CO you are in, but Hugh at Safari Ltd usually has OME in stock.

[stevenmd]

OME's are a great product. A lot of rover guys run them on their trucks. I had them on my old DI. They make many different spring rates for all sorts of different applications.

[java]

mine are great but stiff, on the raod is perfect, little stiff with no weight in it off road. i have mediums iirc. with lots of weight they are great. i got the heavier springs for future bumpers. its a 03 4runner, so its coils

[alan]

HI i can only speak for the ozzy market, OME have great coil springs, made by king springs in Australia, but there leaf springs have a poor reputation probably made in india or malaysia like most others, there shocks are average quality, koni and bilstein are the top choice in OZ.

[toyota_jon]

OME's are a great product. A lot of rover guys run them on their trucks. I had them on my old DI. They make many different spring rates for all sorts of different applications.

I wheel with funrover and his RRC often, he had the 2" OME HD's on his rover for a while. He beat the crap out of that lift for 3-4 years without any problems. And that included a run up holy cross here in CO, which shall we say "tested" that truck :coffeedrink:

I've already got 5100's on all 4 corners so I won't need the OME shocks, just the springs. i'm leaning towards the light ones in the front, and not sure about the rear. I tend to carry quite a bit of stuff when i go out, but also planning on getting a softtop which will eliminate a lot of weight. Thinking i may go with the light and add a stiffer overload if necessary.

Right now safari LTD is looking like my #2 choice since they are on the opposite side of the state, and if they don't have anything i'll give cruiseroutfitters a call they have also been recommended to me.

[alan]

a recent expedition trip across russia in a f series ford, all 4 leaf springs failed, oh but you never hear about that, lol the power of advertising.

[jsnow]

a recent expedition trip across russia in a f series ford, all 4 leaf springs failed, oh but you never hear about that, lol the power of advertising.

So enlighten us! Were you running OME springs? How exactly did they fail, and how was the truck set up?

[Overland Hadley]

a recent expedition trip across russia in a f series ford, all 4 leaf springs failed, oh but you never hear about that, lol the power of advertising.

I would be interested in more information.

[toyota_jon]

Safari Ltd. in Grand Junction. Great place and great people.

Ordered from them yesterday! Parts should be at my house sometime next week! :wings:

[jsnow]

Hugh is a great guy, with great service.

[Overland Hadley]

Ordered from them yesterday! Parts should be at my house sometime next week! :wings:

Great! Be sure to post some photos.

[4Rescue]

Add another vote FOR OME springs.

I've got OME Dakars on my 89 4Runner and they are AWESOME... They, along with the acompanying OME shocks and steering stab. really transformed my truck from a rough riding, bump-stop slamming, boat-esque riding (read: SUPER saggy rear-end) truck to a monster on fire-roads and the street (in a good way) in addition they hold up to repeated heavy loads very well. If these ever wear out on me I'll be buying another set to replace them.

I'm going to replace my T-bars with some OME bars here pretty soon.

Cheers

Dave

[toyota_jon]

I'm really glad to hear everyone with the positive OME leaf springs. I really needed to replace my current springs and seams like getting just a mild lift is difficult. Marlin starts at 4"! I'll be sure to post pics!

[Asha'man]

Ordered from them yesterday! Parts should be at my house sometime next week! :wings:

Just out of curiosity, did Slee not pan out or what?

[toyota_jon]

Just out of curiosity, did Slee not pan out or what?

They never responded to my email. Hard to get a sale if you don't respond to people. I emailed Cruiser Outfitters, Safari-Ltd, and Slee. Slee was the only one that didn't respond.

[Asha'man]

Hmm. It's been a couple years but I think I just called them. Oh well, at least you'll be getting your parts soon. :)

[dieselcruiserhead]

One more vote for Old Man Emu as well. I am local to Rocky Road and 90% of what is online about them seems to be true. Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters is also an excellent source and customer service above all else. I'm surprised he wasn't mentioned earlier as he usually is...

[flyingwil]

I was going to say it is kind of hard to find someone that is not happy with OME products as you can see.

[toyota_jon]

One more vote for Old Man Emu as well. I am local to Rocky Road and 90% of what is online about them seems to be true. Kurt at Cruiser Outfitters is also an excellent source and customer service above all else. I'm surprised he wasn't mentioned earlier as he usually is...

Kurt was mentioned to me on my local board. And he was actually the fastest to respond to my emails. Only reason i didn't order from him is the fact that he was out of stock.

I could have called slee but i use email as a gauge of a company. its very easy to ignore or loose email if your not very organized so if people respond very quickly to email it is a fairly good indicator that they WANT my business. I know this "test" isn't 100% accurate but it has worked for me fairly well. In addition i work night shift so when i'm up most places aren't.

I'm really glad to see such strong reports of OME equipment. as with many I really can't afford to be buying springs very often so they've gotta last me for a good 5-6 years.

[cruiseroutfit]

Kurt was mentioned to me on my local board. And he was actually the fastest to respond to my emails. Only reason i didn't order from him is the fact that he was out of stock...

No worries, glad you were able to find someone with them in stock :cool: