Old Man Emu Suspension lift install 3rd Gen 4Runner // Hilux Surf

Finally fitted my Old emu lift kit, I went with 881 and 890 Coils to give me 2-2.5 inch in the front and 3inch in the back.

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Update: After a year I’ve found the 890 coils don’t handle the weight I carry well at all, I have a drawer system in the back and tow a small camping trailer occasionally. If I were to do this again I would go for the 891 coils. Currently looking at adding airbags or swapping the coils completely.

[@Asian_Connection]

cool man. another 4runner saved!

[@nateoverland9681]

Good video that mate!

[@dominicbassis4462]

great work will try my truck

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Made a world of difference! Rides really nice!

[@BTCCTVS]

Good Job

[@MonkeySpecs301]

wish the uS spec came with the factory tire carriers.

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Yeah it’s a strange one that it didn’t, you guys have a lot more fab shops over there in the states for armour and tire carriers and after market accessories in general though. Since it’s an import here in the UK it’s sometimes hard to find things, the 4Runner seems to have a huge following in the states.

[@davidvang8460]

Did you add front lift spacers for the front differ drop?

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

No diff drop, there’s much debate online. I’ve been fine so far…

[@davidvang8460]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland Thanks.

[@dukechilders1017]

What is that on the front driver side finder a light for your motor?

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

The fender mirror? It’s a JDM thing it kinda comes in handy off-road to see what’s going on at your near side wheel.

[@dukechilders1017]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland I thought that but it also looks like a light for you motor lol but I’m a 3 gen guy and never seen that till he lately

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@dukechilders1017 I think some 4Runner guys have even retro fitted them!

[@richardpaterson5498]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland I've got one on my third gen.. meant to be a parking aid .. there is a version with split mirrors so you can see across the front below the bonnet line

[@callum4035]

Where did the front top mounts come from?

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

www.milneroffroad.com/toyota-surf-3-5-door-3-diesel-from-1995-to-2006-kzn185/catalogue/front-shock-absorber-coil-springs-sscs-su

[@callum4035]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland thank you

[@richardpaterson5498]

I'm trying to get OME UK to spec a lift kit .. there saying not sure if it's compatible .US vehicle and Japan imports differ . There not saying how Your video there doesn't seem to be any document issues . I'm in the UK ... where and what did you order . Any issues ? Advice would be appreciated thanks

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Hey Richard, I ordered mine through maverick 4x4, Andrew over there sorted me out no problems I ordered the following and it’s all running great , Old Man Emu 90004 OME Nitrocharger Sport Shock Absorber Strut Old Man Emu 60028 OME Nitrocharger Sport Shock Absorber Old Man Emu 2890 OME Coil Springs for the rear Old Man Emu 2881 OME Coil Springs for the front

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Only thing I would say is depending on how much weight you have in the rear I would go for the heavy duty coils in the rear which would be the 2891’s as I’m sagging a little in the rear with the drawer system and when towing.

[@richardpaterson5498]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland thank you so much for the reply .. helped out loads .. much appreciated ..I've emailed arb Europe and Australia... lol Any issues with drop link length . ? Sway bar issues or or diff drop needed

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@richardpaterson5498 I used 2nd Gen drop links which are longer in the rear and moved the rears to front if I remember correctly I cover it in the video. I didn’t go with the diff drop, there’s much debate online and at 2.5” I’ve been fine so far with my cv joints.

[@richardpaterson5498]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland I saw that but wasn't sure .. 2nd gen rear moved to 3rd gen front and 2nd gen rear for 3rd gen . Is that right ?

[@rauendoza3599]

Is the Hilux Surf Suspension exactly the same as a USA 3rd Gen 4Runner?

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Yeah stock it’s the same suspension only difference really is you guys get a petrol engine and mines diesel oh and it’s right hand drive 😂

[@rauendoza3599]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland Thank you Bro!! I am about to pick up a Surf here in the USA. Your Rear Fender Flairs same as USA?

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@rauendoza3599 yup pretty sure the surf is the same as the limited 4Runner flares. Wider arches.

[@rauendoza3599]

So the 890 are the rear spring? And are you sure you got 3 inch lift on the back?

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

So after a year now I’m really disappointed with the 890’s they don’t hold weight well at all! I do some towing with a smallish camping trailer and the droop is so bad. I’m looking at adding airbags or even changing the coils. So yeah if I were to do it again don’t get the 890’s go for the 891.

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

I also have a drawer system in there permanently. Which doesn’t help.

[@rauendoza3599]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland I only have an after market swing out. Not planing to tow. The 891 might ride to stiff when unloaded.

[@rauendoza3599]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland Last question. Do you know what the measurement of the stock height, on your Surf. Back and front. I believe you measure from the fender to the middle of the rim.

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@rauendoza3599 I did measure it at the time not sure now sorry, what I did is measure before and after to see what lift I got.

[@amerycapl5447]

Hello Which size of tires do you have ? 265/70r16 ???

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

I have 265/75R16 Cooper STT Pro’s on now, they are one size up from stock but you should have no issue with rubbing even with stock suspension. The ones in the video are stock size 265/70R16 Cooper AT3s.

[@user-gi2jf5sf2v]

Привет из Сибири🤝 👍

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Потрясающие! Спасибо, что смотрели, как холодно? Тойота хороша для снега 👍

[@user-gi2jf5sf2v]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland ))) не за что)) нет еще не холодно, сегодня +4 а вообще в этот год - 19 было уже;) тойота чемпион по надёжности в наших краях да и по всему миру☝👍 у меня дизель 1KZ. Работает. Но когда больше - 25 я его не мучаю, на королле езжу)

[@user-gi2jf5sf2v]

А ты сам от куда?) Подписка с меня🙃

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@user-gi2jf5sf2v Я в Соединенном Королевстве. Я бы хотел побывать в России. Еще у меня стоит 1КЗ Дизель. Я выбрал Тойоту за надежность, чтобы путешествовать по суше с семьей. У меня был Land Rover, но он всегда нуждался в ремонте и стоил дорого! 😆 Спасибо за подписку, надеюсь, скоро у нас будет больше видео и путешествий!

[@user-gi2jf5sf2v]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland и у меня сурф для путишествий с семьей и на кождый день на нем тоже передвигаюсь;) если дейтвительно хочеш, значит побываеш. Ленд ровер мусорка прошли те времена когда он машины делал. А у нас столько мест красивых,что я и не мечтаю пока что о загранице... 1KZ🦾Cила. Сколь в ваших краях стоит сурф, если не секрет. Мне мой почти в 10000$ обошолся. А если тюнинг применить ,боюсь представить..... прлный сток .

[@Alex-rl4uy]

Where’s your bump stops and that thing is super rusty

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

Good question 🤷🏼. It’s a 96 I’ve seen a lot worse.

[@Alex-rl4uy]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland Mines a 98 and I don’t have any rust whatsoever, I mean not one sign of brown or red, all metal

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@Alex-rl4uy Unfortunately I live in the UK...

[@Alex-rl4uy]

@@WoodcockFamilyOverland I didn’t know that meant there was more rust. I live in southern Mississippi and it’s wet and muddy here all the time….not sure why I don’t have any

[@WoodcockFamilyOverland]

@@Alex-rl4uy they salt the roads here