Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

yep, I was shocked as well. 2" rake. so if I remove just the 3rd leaf down, should that bring me down an inch in the rear?

 

Only have the fronts right now but ordering the b110's when the time comes.

 

OK.
I got billies in back & the 5100s are limiting my droop. I need to get the extenders for them.

 

plenty of droop with 5100's in mine

 

OME literature says about 3/4" reduction

 

before measurements front and rear:

LF - 20.0 RF - 20.50
LR - 21.50 RR - 21.50

 

Standard or extended length?
I had to lift my rear axle several inches to put the top bolt on.
So I know mine will droop a lot more with the 3" shock extenders.

 

SO I went ICON, since a little money came available. Still took all the advice given here and am applying it to my ICON setup. 700# springs, etc.

Really wanted to stick with the OME since it is a cost effective setup. All my deals were falling through on the suspension that I was making. I ended up getting impatient, and betting money where I should not. Came out on top and am getting all my gear in the next couple weeks.


OZ and the rest of the crew in here, Thank you for answering my inexperienced questions. I am learning through experience.

 

Anyone that is currious, Here is where my suspension will be very soon. Paid for and very appreciative to Metal Tech 4x4. Brandon, your the man.

5-8735 - Remote resi Extended travel Coilovers with the Click to Adjust and 700# Icon Springs
5-7805 - 2.5 remote resi shocks.
5-8550 - Billet UCA's
5-6101 - LCA Skid Plates
All Pro EXPO leafs
5" Steel Break Lines
Aluminuim Sway Bar relocation Kit.

And I still cannot decide what to do with my Firestone kit.

 

agreed

extended length

 

I thought so when I saw the pic.

 

Any of y'all running an ARB front bumper, 886s, ome struts w/ factory UCAS?

 

we all have cheapo OME lifts, we can't afford steelz bumperz

 

I was. I just put on LR-UCAs.

 

How was it? Why'd you put em on

 

My adjusters were about maxed out with stock UCAs, the alignment still wasn't right and was chewing up my tires. Money was the only factor for not putting them on with the lift. You can wait a while if you need to but I decided I needed them. I still need to find an alignment tech that is worth something and can read.

 

I am not a suspension guy and only recently got my first 4x4 truck. I do know stock susp wont hold up to much and I want to make sure i get the right stuff to replace factory. I am wanting to be able to do more fast-paced off-roading. Other threads said I should get MT, MT thread said get OME suspension.

This is what I saw on toytec and the options I chose for what I "think" I will need, but have some questions:
Front coil options: Heavy_886_coils_(200+_lbs_add_front_weight)
Top plate spacers: No_top_plate_spacers
Rear Options: Complete rear OME CS047R springs with U bolts (+ $469.00)
Front Diff drop kit: 4X4
Add Rear shock stone guards (Pair): Yes (+ $26.00)
NEW! Assemble front shocks/coils with new bushings: NO

Do I need front diff drop kit? (what does it do?)
Should I get top plate spacer? (what does it do?)
Do I need to replace UCA? or lower? or both?
(I looked at my factory UCAs and realized that they arent much more than plate steel bent into a tube shape, so I know I should replace those)

Most kits have said get longer rear brake lines, is that true here?
$100 for them to assemble front shocks/coils with new bushings...Is it worth it?

 

Save up buy the whole lift at once (with extra $ for UCAs) get it aligned & see if you need new UCAs.

 

Noob question here. After reading through tcBob's sticky on suspension tips, I'm still wondering how difficult it will be (tools, techniques) to install the

$81 D29XL Leaf Spring

D29XL leaf set to Dakars before putting them on the axle? Thanks for the help.