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Old 02-02-2006, 05:40 PM
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Question Medium Or Heavy Duty OME Springs?

I have a 1993 4runner v6 4x4. I am debating on weather or not to purchase OME heavy duty springs or Medium springs. My main concern is to get rid of that sag the stock springs create. Will the medium springs give the same amount of lift the heavy duty springs would? and is there a huge difference in ride quality between the two?
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901's meaning the heavy duty?
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yes sir...got em on mine


No lift in the front
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if you wanna haul heavy stuff like a camping trailer and keep it for sagging alot go for the heavy duty but if you dont just get the medium duty and the ride wont be as stiff

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I,ve got heavy duty on mine, and the ride is OK- much better than the saggy springs.
And yes, my avatar picture was taken before OME.

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I also have the 901's.

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Originally Posted by callmej75
yes sir...got em on mine


No lift in the front


Very sharp looking truck for being so simple...Reminds me of how I lifted my first gen runner...Everyone would always ask me what lift kit I had, and all it really had was a 3" block in the rear, stock height in the front and some 32" mudds....
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are the heavy duty the "extra 400# GVRW or something" if so i have them.

Ride without gear in the back is a bit rough, but when you load er up she ant sitting on the bump stops anymore and feels much more solid, like it should.

If i had to do again, (based on my needs) id choose the heavy again.
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Hijack

Callmej75, that is super clean lookin'. I really like the setup and I like the rear a little taller than the front. Really nice...
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I got the softer ones. They still ride stiffer than the originals. I still got the 1.5" lift. I chose the softer because I don't tow much with that truck anymore. However after having them in it is amazing how little the back moves when I put the same weight in it. When I used to load it with the old springs it would sink considerably - or when you leaned on the endgate. Not any more - it bearly moves. I wanted the softer ones so it would flex a little better.
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I got the mediums toobecause I never tow and rarely haul anything heavy. Big improvement over the oem's. Very happy with them.
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Where do I get the OME rear coil springs at online? Also, since I haul nothing heavy, should I get the medium duty?
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Originally Posted by 91_4runner
Where do I get the OME rear coil springs at online? Also, since I haul nothing heavy, should I get the medium duty?
PM strap22 and give him your payment info and they will have them on your doorstep next week...they have fast shipping and excellent customer service.
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CallmeJ,

Is there a website with pricing for these?

I am going to be building a roof rack that will hold an ice chest or two and a kayak, so I will need the heavy duty springs.

Just curious as to what I'll be spending.

Thanks
Shawn
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http://www.trdparts4u.com/
You're in Texas...don't know how far you are away from Dallas but thats where Phil is at. Prices on the website are not the same price he gives Yotatech. You can also check out pics of what he offers from this thread https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54794
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Really sorry to bring up an old thread but does anyone have the part numbers for all the different OME springs for a 2nd gen 4runner?
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OME parts here. http://www.rocky-road.com/old-man-emu-4runner.html
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Do the medium duty lift just as much has the HD's?
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