starting install of Old Man EMU dakar Leaf packs

Did you reuse the factory leaf spring bushings? I have the same leaf pack and I see that you are missing one of the bushings as I am too. I just never remember seeing the bushings packed in a separate bag. The one side of the leaf pack already has the bushings installed and I just thought I will have to reuse the factory ones?

 

Are these supposed to have better ride quality than if you were to AAL?

 

yes i had a revtec 1.5 in. aal, ride qaulity is noticeably better.
smoother is the best way to describe it.

the packs came with some red bushings, the rear of the packs already come installed. i ordered the ultimate kit and everything included in the kit from toytec...

 

So would $450 or however much it costs be justifiable?

 

IMO yes, but most just get a aal and functions just fine, difference is flex and load capacity in the bed, someone will correct me if i'm wrong.

 

did you disconnect the brake lines, or just follow the instructions of the add a leaf sticky?

 

I did not disconnect the brake lines when I installed my Dakar's. But you will have the lines stretched to the limit to get the drivers side leaf pack in. After the leafs are in the lines are long enough for all but extreme off roading. I have thought about just trying to put a spacer under the brake line bracket connection to the axle in order to gain some slack rather than installing longer lines.

 

You mean at full flex of the rear?

 

not so sure dakars are gonna flex all that much if even more than stock
my stock are like rubber bands compared to these

 

I think so. Seems like you would have to put the passenger side leaf in full compresion and have the drivers side almost dangling in mid air before the lines would be in danger. But like I said before I think you could gain some slack by modifing (lifting) the brake line bracket at the axle. That would save the $65 and installation, bleeding of new brake lines.

 

The bracket mod is something I have on my list of things to check out when the Warden gives me a chance.

 

Wish me luck im putting mine on right now

 

Luck

 

Done in two hours booh ya

 

With no help

 

Did you install centre pin collars ?

 

Ok i used the 3 degree shims i measured with tires on and was 39.5 with a 1.5 inch block. Im now sitting at 42 after a test drive so thats almost 5 inches of lift in the rear over stock

 

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Revive! How hard are the shims to put in after the install if I Do decide I need them? I don't want to put them in if I don't.

 

Did you use centre pin collars ?