Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Take the top overload out, and the third leaf from the top. Top overload taken out lowers it the same thickness as itself. The third from the top taken out..don't know exactly but it also makes ride softer. I haven't taken any of mine out because I plan on loading the bed up with gear which in itself will lower the rear and make the ride somewhat smoother. But if you want 1.5-2" lift in rear, I wouldn't even get the dakars then. Pretty much defeating the purpose.

 

Yeah , get the Wheelers HD leaf pack instead

 

Lift installed May 18th, 2015.. | 2009 DCSB V6 4x4 TRD Off-Road | [884x][90021][Dakar][60091][LR UCA]

What did you put up front & what did you get?
884x on 90021 got me 2.75"

What did you put in back & what did you get?
CS047R Dakar and 60091 (minus top overload) got me 2.875"

Did you install aftermarket UCA's?
Light Racing UCA. "D" setting. Ball joint pulled all the way out.

Are you running trail armor & how much lift did you loose or what did you do to regain/maintain lift?
No armor or winch

Tire & wheel specs
265/70/16 on MB-TKO Wheels (16X8.5 6-139.70 -6)

Are you still running a sway bar?
Yes. No issues. Waiting to install relocate to verify I even need to.

Any vibrations?
None that are easy to detect. Maybe a minor take off and 15-20mph vibe. Waiting to install CB Drop.


Not sure how I got so much lift. Measured heights after 14miles with lift. Front was 19.88in, Rear was 22in pre-install. Assuming it will settle. Feels great so far. Alignment was dialed before, and after it is just as good. Going to shop tomorrow anyways to check just in case. Pics coming tomorrow.

 

That's funny, that's almost the exact same setup that I'll be going with soon, I already have the N182s, 90021s, and OME 884s, but I'll be getting new UCAs, 887s, and dakar leaf packs soon, does your truck sit pretty level, and do you know how much total lift you got?

 

How's the ride so far? I'm looking to get some 887's when I get my lift so I can install a front aluminum bumper also.

 

Yea I'd say it's pretty level right now, that second photo I posted was on pretty level ground and it looks pretty level from the front to the back. As for measurements I seem to have already misplaced the paper with my measurements from when the truck was stock, had spacers, went to 33's with spacers, and now with 33's and OME. I'll keep my eyes peeled for it though. I'll also try to find a nice level spot to get a few more photos, our driveway is dirt and the road in front isn't completely level.

The ride is solid, I've only hit a few dirt roads so far, but I'm very pleased at the moment. The OME setup feels good all around. I'm really happy I went with the 887's, truck looks nice and level now with the 2" add-a-leaf in the rear. You also shouldn't have any sag with an aluminum bumper, should come out looking really good!

 

Ok if I install the dakars with my 887's and a aluminum front plate bumper w/ winch would my rear end be higher than the front? I don't really want a rake I'm aiming for it to be level! There will be really nothing in my bed at anytime. Would it be better to go with allpro expo leaf pack?

 

I'm a 2012 TRD Sport DCSB 4x4 and just got my OME 887's, 90021's, CS047R Dakar and 60091 , and LR UCA's installed last weekend. Got 2.75 lift all around. I did have to add 1/4 in top plate and trim pack for driver side lean.
Here is before:


and after:


I'm very pleased with the ride!

 

I have 883's with a 110lb bumper. I will measure later today but i get around 3in or so..

 

Wow, big difference in height! Is it super stiff from prior?

 

Actually no. With the 90021's i feel like it is a lot smoother. I drive a lot of rough back roads to work and the truck seems to just glide over the roughest areas. I should also mention that i did wheelers super bumps front and back as well.

 

That's the exact setup I have sitting in my garage waiting for my leg to heal to install... Shooting for Wednesday hopefully!

What size tires are you running in those pics? I just put 265/75r16 on not too long ago and I hope they don't look too small under there.

 

265/70/17. It's my daily driver so I didn't want to go to 285.

 

Yup, I'm in the same boat... Daily driver and tow my 18ft boat around a good bit.

 

265/70/17s, exactly what I want and for the exact same reason. Truck is DD and I drive downtown every day. Your truck looks good, I don't want my lift quite as high. Suffice to say 884s with OME shocks front/back should give me around 1.5"?

 

I'm pretty sure you'll get more than 1.5" with 884's. Someone above just posted 2.75" with 884's and a double cab.
I got the 884's but I'm still waiting to install my kit

 

2"

 

Anyone?

 

If you're not putting anything in the bed i would go with all pro standards. Thats what i have and i like em a lot. Not sure on the 887's. I have 885's with no bumper but full skids and there is rake

 

How hard is it to install 3/8 top spacers after the install is done?