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

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  1. Jul 27, 2015 at 3:47 PM
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    So I thought I was sold on setting my 2012 DCLB up with a 3" lift and 285/70/17.because of all the wear and tear it looks like a 3" lift gives the truck, I think I'm going 2.5" and BFG KO2's (c rated) on a 265/70/17.

    With a camper shell on back and a reinforced/steel tailgate, will the 885's and Dakar leaf pack be an excessive (ie more than 1") rake?

    Are the basic nitro a good/softer ride as compared to the sport (stiffer) shocks?

    OZ!!! Help please.
     
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  2. Jul 27, 2015 at 3:58 PM
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    I have 885's and regular pack Dakars , a 200lb cap and 250lbs of tools and I have about 1 1/2" of rake
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2015 at 4:44 PM
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    So without the 250lbs of stuff...could be more rake...which isn't good. Can you post a pic of your truck now? Is 1.5" noticeable? Marie did say I could pull a leaf out of the Dakar to lower it a bit
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2015 at 6:33 PM
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    I have 884's & dakars 2" rake just looks stock but taller heres a bad pic 657fa0c05dec36918b3da0c51d2b0b27_6379d88ffeb317b7ac6cb182d4f8b60fbb2e2214.jpg
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:22 PM
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    uploadfromtaptalk1438050067101.jpg my old man emu finally settled.. think it came out well
     
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  6. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    OME COMPLETE LIFT. 285-70-17 Dynapro's. 17x8 Pro Comp 7005.
    What's your setup? Looks good!
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:26 PM
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    885 and Dakars in rear...
     
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  8. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:26 PM
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    OME COMPLETE LIFT. 285-70-17 Dynapro's. 17x8 Pro Comp 7005.
    Rims and tire size??
     
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  9. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    265/75/16
     
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  10. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:28 PM
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    Wheels are -10 off set which would be as if I had wheel spacers
     
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  11. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:55 PM
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    Just ordered 885's, 90021's and Dakar leaf packs from Headstrong. Now to get the BFG KO2's and SR8 rims in to start building......
     
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  12. Jul 27, 2015 at 7:56 PM
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    You can pull the 3rd down from the top or the upper overload or both
     
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  13. Jul 27, 2015 at 8:02 PM
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    That's what Marie was talking about. This will affect the height but not necessarily the ability to carry a significant load if only the third down is removed correct?
     
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    Removing the upper overload with drop the height but not effect the ride or lessen the load carrying ability of the regular leafs , removing the 3rd down softens the ride at the expense of some load carrying ability
     
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    What tire size is this? Could you tell me your hub to fender measurements front and rear?

    This is the same combo I am planning.
     
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  16. Jul 28, 2015 at 12:23 AM
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    Man you'd love 884's and Dakars unless you want bro lean. It has a nice rake when empty, limits CV angles, aligns well, and looks nice and level with a loaded bed. I think a truck should have rake and look like it can carry a load, not be sagging and look like it can't handle the weight of a tank of gas.

    If you want an even smoother ride (if you're going from AAL's to Dakars they will feel like butter anyway) you could always lose the 3rd leaf or to just lose some height, the upper O/L to drop a bit in the rear.
     
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  17. Jul 28, 2015 at 12:41 AM
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    Will the truck have a big noticeable rack with 887's and a front bumper that weighs 100lbs? Will I need wheeler bumps in the front to keep it front hitting hard when going over bumps and what not off-road?
     
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  19. Jul 28, 2015 at 6:51 AM
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    I was looking to put some 5100's at .85 setting and I don't want to put anything in the back except new shocks (have airbags installed already). But I heard I can go with 883 coils on some ome shocks...DCSB V6 4x4. I want to stay around an inch to keep it level but I don't off-road so ride is a concern...which setup will give me the best ride?
     
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  20. Jul 28, 2015 at 7:01 AM
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    With that amount of weight they will probably sag to around 2.5". It's really hard to tell. But if you are going to be adding anymore weight, you may want to consider 886's.
     
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