I am interested in getting Old Man Emu (OME) (by ARB) springs and shocks on my 2001 4Runner. OME sources say that the lift is only 20mm (~3/4"), but a couple of re-sellers, and other reliable sources, tell me it's really 1 3/4" to 2".

One explanation I was given for the discrepancy was that OME designed these for an Australian Toyota vehicle (Preto?) that is heavier than the 4Runners; and that, for that vehicle, the kit only lifts 20mm. But since 4Runners are lighter, you can expect the larger amount.

I found a post on the web where a guy said he had a 1996 4Runner that he installed the OME kit on, and he only got a 1" lift. I have been told that this might be true -- that the stock springs on the 1996 era 4Runners are longer than those on the more recent 4Runners (2000, 2001, etc.). So while this guy may indeed have only experienced a 1" lift, it's only because he had relatively long springs to begin with, and I could still expect a 1 3/4" to 2" lift if I installed these on my 2001.

Can anyone confirm this information? And has anyone actually had experience with an OME kit on a 2001-era 4Runner who could share his or her experience with me? Thanks!

Mike