Installed (Before/After Measurements) & Initial Impressions - ARB OME MT64

[drktacoma]

My new ARB OME MT64 kit got installed a couple of weeks ago, and I wanted to drop my initial few thoughts on this kit below. Haven't seen much hands-on content out there for these yet.

The shock bodies are massive. Essentially a 2.8" body. The 64 stands for 64mm, which is the piston size. So plenty of capacity for a truck like the Tacoma, even if you decide to push the truck hard.

For the install, I had a shop do it, and they completed it in a little under a full day with an alignment. The front shocks came preassembled (from Mudify) in the middle (third) position of the 6 adjustment collars, which helped save a lot of time. If you're looking to adjust the height, you'll need a spring compressor to get enough slack to move the collar to the desired setting. With the kit providing up to 3" of lift, the middle (third) collar position will give you about 1.5" of lift in the front (on a stock truck), which is optimal in most applications.

To wrap things up, I also got the OME control arms that provide the flexibility to make alignment adjustments after lifting your truck. Serviceability is a huge win for these control arms; the inner pivots are maintenance-free, and the ball joint is greaseable. In the back, all your lift comes from the rear springs. I got the standard version. One of the more noticeable 4th Gen changes this year is no more leaf springs (YAY), instead, there are coil springs like the 4Runner models. ARB offers a standard (0-400lbs) or a medium (400-800lbs) spring, depending on how much weight you'll put onto the rear.

Link to the kit: https://mudify.com/products/ome-mt64-3-inch-lift-kit-for-tacoma-24-on

Ride quality has been substantially better than the stock TRD OR Bilstein shocks in everyday driving. The stock suspension was a bit sloppy, with considerable body roll, and was pretty harsh when taking bumps at high speeds. I'm sure most of you can relate. With the MT64, I've noticed the overall ride quality is more plush at both low and high speeds. The rebound isn't as aggressive as I've felt over train tracks, road bumps, and curbs, and the nose doesn't dive either when last-minute braking is applied.

Overall, I've been quite happy with the initial ride quality and don't see it changing anytime soon! We'll have to see how it performs on the trail, but I'll report back asap there.

4th Gen TRD OR stock suspension height (ground to start of fender flare)...

Front - 36"
Rear - 38.5"

4th Gen TRD OR OME MT64 suspension height (ground to start of fender flare)...

Front - 39"
Rear - 39"

 

[mattski2112]

Please follow up with your impressions from time to time? I’m debating between the MT-64 and BP-51 setup and real world feedback would be super helpful. Can I also ask what labor fees were for install? Can do this myself, but it’ll take a couple of days.

 

[drktacoma]

Please follow up with your impressions from time to time? I’m debating between the MT-64 and BP-51 setup and real world feedback would be super helpful. Can I also ask what labor fees were for install? Can do this myself, but it’ll take a couple of days.

Certainly can and that was the plan to update it! I paid $1250 with an alignment…I’ve done the installs before and it’s not overly complicated just tedious as I’m sure you’re aware. Feel free to message me on IG @drktacoma we can chat about it often if you have any questions etc.

 

[rustytaco]

Please follow up with your impressions from time to time? I’m debating between the MT-64 and BP-51 setup and real world feedback would be super helpful. Can I also ask what labor fees were for install? Can do this myself, but it’ll take a couple of days.

I've run both. On last gen Tacoma and 4Runner. I can definitely give you some solid feedback.

But the short of it is, MT64 will be enough for 99% of people. Less maintenance. Less failure points. Not that they aren't reliable. Warranty is good regardless. BP51 if you really like to send it, especially at speed. And if you value the compression and rebound adjustment.

About $1k for an install and alignment is about average for front coilovers, rear shocks/springs, UCA, and alignment.