OME MT64 in Canada (Icon, too)

[brianz]

I had the MT64 kit (incl. UCA, brake line spacer, sway bar bracket, medium weight) installed at Montera Exploration in Cowansville, Quebec this week. They were the first in North America to install ARB Summit bumper and have lots of inventory - these MT64 were in stock. What can I say, I got too much maple syrup and needed to beef up my suspension for ride home.

Without even suggesting it - they offered to let me test drive a landcruiser with Icon shocks and 35s and then a TRD pro with MT64 . Comparing the two on highway and dirt road with some corrugated bits - the Icon's felt more rigid/stiff. I just drove maybe 10km - the landcruiser only had 200km on it and not much options nearby, so I didn't want to overdo it! The MT64s ride really nice so far, but no opportunity to put them to real off-road test yet. I think the MT64 will be better in my climate and lower maintenance long run. They had also another landcruiser with MT64 and 34's there. Just dropping some photos here to help people compare.

Bonus - they also installed the TSB brake shim - they are associated with Toyota nearly next door. Finally after 50k km the brake squeeling torment is over! They were really knowledgeable and no pressure. Drop by their showroom if you are in the area.

This LC has MT64 with 34s:

This my mine - I still have KO3 factory size. See how long I can hold off bumping up.... What can I say - I randomly had this installed on my way home. I have a drawer system and RTT, so it's riding a lot nicer. Bumper and winch will level it more how I like it - the shocks are adjustable with rings, too.

 

[eurospek]

Curious to hear your long term thoughts on the MT-64 kit. I have the same one ready to install with the OME UCC as well. I debated long and hard between this kit and the BP-51 coilover setup but in the end I'm a set it and forget it type of suspension guy, even with my mountain bikes, all this fancy Fox Shox factory stuff and I never bother touching after initial setup. My only question now is do I set them for a 2" lift or 3"? I'm going with 35/11.5/17 Falkens and 17" SCS F5 wheels.

 

[gsolo]

Glad to see that things/ LC expertise are starting to finally pop up in Quebec. Keep us posted on the performance.
thank you!

 

[brianz]

My only question now is do I set them for a 2" lift or 3"?

I believe more than 2.5” on front is not covered under warranty or you need a diff drop.

I think on front mine is 1.5” - this is measured from center cap (I compared to a stock LC on dealer lot). I’m still wondering about height, too.

 

[LCOceans]

This is the question I have been toying with for months. And I believe once set up it is very difficult to change. I am leaning 2" for 285/75/18 (34.8").

 

[brianz]

I don’t think it’s difficult to change - there’s another Thread and he mentions 40 minutes/side, but I think you need a spring compressor. It’s just moving a clip up/down. I’m still on my road trip, so haven’t had time to look into it.

 

[LCOceans]

OK, good to hear. Well this is specific to Dobinsons adjustable for me, and I was under the impression you had to dismantle the shocks completely from the truck and then reset height on the coils, and reassemble again, but maybe I am wrong. Will soon find out.

 

[Bad1975]

If they are standard adjustable coils and the space exists to adjust the collars on vehicle it’s fairly easy. Unload the coil (full droop) and adjust the collars, if you can fit a good spring compressor as well it will make it very easy to adjust.

Much harder to do when removed because you have to use a spring compressor to relief all tension on the spring to turn to collars so the entire assembly doesn’t have to held to allow collars rotation.

I’ve done 1/4-1/2” adjustments on other vehicles with just a slight raising of the corner (tire still touching the ground) but the collars adjusting wrenches are very hard to turn and you need to grease the threads.

Should grease or lubricate the threads for any adjustments made with any amount of spring tension still applied.

 

[LCOceans]

If they are standard adjustable coils and the space exists to adjust the collars on vehicle it’s fairly easy. Unload the coil (full droop) and adjust the collars, if you can fit a good spring compressor as well it will make it very easy to adjust.

Much harder to do when removed because you have to use a spring compressor to relief all tension on the spring to turn to collars so the entire assembly doesn’t have to held to allow collars rotation.

I’ve done 1/4-1/2” adjustments on other vehicles with just a slight raising of the corner (tire still touching the ground) but the collars adjusting wrenches are very hard to turn and you need to grease the threads.

Should grease or lubricate the threads for any adjustments made with any amount of spring tension still applied.

Ok thanks. for this info. I had read that you can mess up the threads if you have tension on them while trying to turn, but your description makes sense now thinking through the process and how to unload the coil without removing from vehicle. Good to hear.