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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4Wheelin4Banger, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. Aug 19, 2014 at 3:41 PM
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    cstallings

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    No. I have dakars and a Leer shell and I believe my driver rear is 23 7/8 and my passenger rear is right at 24 (middle of hub to fender). I need to measure again and add it to your dakar measurements thread.

    + on drivers side and 0 on passenger.
     
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  2. Aug 19, 2014 at 7:02 PM
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    I liked the look of the full lift with my 265 Duratracs.
     
  3. Aug 20, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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    OME suspension kit heavy kit vs light load kit?

    which kit is better, is the heavy kit going to ride harsh, I assume stiffer?

    someone recommended go with heavy, but I am not sure which is better.

    will you need relocation brackets for front sway bars?

    my Tacoma is completely stock

    thanks
     
  4. Aug 20, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    already answered you in your other thread
     
  5. Aug 20, 2014 at 4:05 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    He wants to be doubly sure :rolleyes:
     
  6. Aug 20, 2014 at 6:11 PM
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    this questions was not answered :)

    will you need relocation brackets for front sway bars?

    Will it ride really harsh or just a bit stiffer?

    thanks
     
  7. Aug 20, 2014 at 6:35 PM
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    I was not rubbing but I went ahead and got sway bar relocation
     
  8. Aug 20, 2014 at 7:16 PM
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    That sounds very personal. :eek:
     
  9. Aug 20, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Maybe

    Depends
     
  10. Aug 20, 2014 at 9:24 PM
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    Top of tire to fender

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    Before 5"
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    Rear
    Before 5.5"
    After 9"

    I love the ride with 886, definitely not too rough for me.
     
  11. Aug 27, 2014 at 1:07 AM
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    OK Someone help me because 120 pages in and my eyes are killing me.


    2010 dcsb v6.
    Going for a full 3" of lift. No more no less.
    I have SOS concepts hybrid front bumper around 70lbs. Never actually weighed just going off Eddy) Engo 10k Winch. less than 65lbs. Shipping weight was 64lbs.

    What spring in the front. I am not worried about the rear as I already have my bastard pack rear together with extended travel rear shocks. Need Opinions on strut and coil. Please.
     
  12. Aug 27, 2014 at 3:41 AM
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    You need 886 and any weight in bed? If not just leaf pack would be fine...any weight and get the aal with Dakar pack
     
  13. Aug 27, 2014 at 8:12 AM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    887
     
  14. Aug 27, 2014 at 8:25 AM
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    depends…you plan on getting his sliders or skids in the future? I have added even more weight by putting those on. Any anyone with a front bumper and a winch NEEDS skids and sliders or else!
     
  15. Aug 27, 2014 at 1:54 PM
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    I have sliders already and the same guy that built my sliders will be making my skid plates. So I will have full armor.
     
  16. Aug 27, 2014 at 1:54 PM
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    Aren't 887 the same spring rate as 885 with just a bit taller?
     
  17. Aug 27, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Yes
     
  18. Aug 27, 2014 at 2:10 PM
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    Then those wouldn't work since I have armor up front and all around basically right? . Dcsb v6 with front bumper and winch, sliders and skids. To still get 3"
     
  19. Aug 27, 2014 at 2:16 PM
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    Yeah but you said 130 lbs in bumper and winch in your original question , not skids and sliders too , in that case 886's
     
  20. Aug 27, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    Yeah. Honestly didn't think about the sliders or skids. That's my fault. Sliders are still new so often forgotten and still think I have tube steps.
     
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