Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Just my 2 cents when I had my Dakars. If you get one with the + and one with the -
The + side gives a little more lift and should be put on the drivers side (heavier from gas tank etc, taco lean)
This is what I was told by them.

Not sure if that has anything to do with the extra lift or not but there you go.

 

True , but that's outside of what we are talking about with respect to Gincoma's Dakars and he posted his were both " + "

 

Did you quote the wrong reply? I said it was an innuendo since the original poster used the term bushwacking when responding to a female which I thought was funny.

Edit: yes I have a childish sense of humor

 

The more I think about this , you state that there " is a right and wrong way " to install the Dakars due to the overload arching but then state you removed your top overloads , so if that is the case , does your truck have a 1 1/2" difference in ride height like Gincoma's when his were installed " the wrong way " ?

Or do you mean his upper overload was installed into the pack upside down ?

 

yeah I prob quoted the wrong one lol

 

speedwhacken,trim thinner,bushwackin all the same and all done with a tacoma & a razor

 

ohhhhhhhhhhhh gotcha....well in that case I got nothing. Just seems like it would give a little more lift in the back than most (maybe 1/4) but should be about the same on both sides...idk goodluck

 

This ^

When I removed my top overloads the rear dropped approximately 1", likely a bit more.

As far as whether or not the overload was inserted wrong or is flawed producing more lift, from my personal experience with the packs I think it’s plausible. But yeah the difference in height is a bit drastic so it could be that his measurement was not completely accurate.

 

Picking up my OMETAC05LK kit on Monday, woohoo!! I've got the collars for the center pins already, but I haven't picked up extended brake lines yet (rear only, or should I do fronts too?)

The only other parts I was thinking of getting are some new strut mounts for the front:
KYB strut mounts

Also still debating on UCAs. I do want them, but might have to hold off for a few months to let the "fun money" balance recuperate. Had some unexpected ammo expenses recently that I wasn't planning on.....

 

I seem to have that problem too.

 

How bad are 886's with no bumper? I have a set of coil overs already set up and am planning on a bumper but it might be awhile. I've heard it's rough? Unbearably rough or just rougher than stock?

 

I have 886's with only sliders. The ride is a lot rougher stock, but not unbearable. It does make me want to spend a few hundred on skid plates to add weight until I get a plate bumper and winch though.

Right now the truck handles big bumps or impacts beautifully; it's the smaller bumps, especially at low speeds, that seem to jar the whole truck.

 

So , it's been 3 days , did they get back to you with anything ?

 

Does anybody have any preference between 5100's or nitrochargers? Do you get more travel with one over the other one? Ride quality any different between the 2? Thanks

 

Yeah, I never experienced that setup without my sliders on. 100-200 lbs of weight in the front of the bed would certainly help the ride.

 

Thanks bud.

I never thought of that. Makes sense though. Thanks to the both of you for your input.

 

Anyone know what vendors carry the sway bar relocate kit and who has better quality to value?

 

Toytec

 

So I'm ready to pull the trigger on an OME setup. Just a couple quick questions.

1. Wheelers advised since I have a new leaf pack (3+1) and do a fair amount of towing from spring through fall, I should go with their 3 leaf HD progressive add-a-leaf out back. Anyone have experience with this setup (planning on no spacers right now, only 2.5" of lift up front running stock uca's)? Does this leaf pack need new ubolts? If so, is it included? Would I be pretty level (a little rake I wouldn't mind)?

2. What is included with the shock assembly charge? Only the springs? If so, I'd feel comfortable using the method posted numerous places here using the weight of the truck and a jack to accomplish this. Or is it bushings as well that may be harder for the average garage mechanic to do?