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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

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

  1. Sep 25, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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    Mtnflyer

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    That's probably a good call
     
  2. Sep 25, 2015 at 10:49 AM
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    that's exactly how I look at any weight being added to a truck, bumper, sliders etc. If my friends thought that way I'd never be invited anywhere #220pounds
     
  3. Sep 25, 2015 at 12:11 PM
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    I'm around the 137lbs mark with my bumper. Think I'm going 887. Far as I know 886 is designed for 200lbs +
     
  4. Sep 25, 2015 at 12:59 PM
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    Don't forget about winch, skids, dual battery maybe, or anything over the front suspension that may get you to that 200 mark. Always good to think long term. Or just switch coils later on. Either way works lol
     
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  5. Sep 25, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Truth. My battery weighs in at 75#.
     
  6. Sep 25, 2015 at 5:14 PM
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    Thanks! Just dropped truck to get aligned and also picking up sway bar spacer.
     
  7. Sep 28, 2015 at 12:07 AM
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    Need a quick response..could anybody identify the sound @ 6 seconds into this clip. Happens when I tap the breaks. I have a toy toytec 2inch AAL. Do I need extended break lines and is it safe to drive? Breaks feel normal...

    this HTML class. Value is https://youtu.be/0XU
     
  8. Sep 28, 2015 at 12:13 AM
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    Sorry can't upload video on my phone
     
  9. Sep 28, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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    Is there such a thing as 887X's or are just the newer 885's the only X's?

    Reason I'm asking is I have 885X's and just got a set of 887's and noticed they didn't have the X.
     
  10. Sep 28, 2015 at 9:52 AM
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    All coils are now Xs so they dropped the X all together.
     
  11. Sep 28, 2015 at 10:13 AM
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    Good deal. I was re-questioning swapping out my 885's for 887's. Thanks.
     
  12. Sep 28, 2015 at 1:25 PM
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  13. Sep 28, 2015 at 1:31 PM
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    Not anything in the bed pockets and the spare is tight in the carrier ? Exhaust hangers are all intact ?
     
  14. Sep 28, 2015 at 1:33 PM
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    bed/cubbies are empty. started making noise after lift..
     
  15. Sep 28, 2015 at 1:34 PM
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    didn't check spare tire..exhaust hangers are good. only happens when i press the breaks.
     
  16. Sep 28, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    Driver side to left of transmission. Mounted to the frame are two brake lines for the rear end. Make sure the bracket is snug.

    Horrible picture but wearing slacks I can't crawl under mine. Ignore my white skid plate!

    4963f6d0e50bfdab3de6f2bf4f42e9eb_dbf122ed37787aa3c2189bc68cd2d88018fb2c68.jpg
     
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  17. Sep 28, 2015 at 4:28 PM
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    thanks! i'll check after work.
     
  18. Sep 30, 2015 at 6:59 PM
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    Is the OME kit usually this squeaky?
     
  19. Sep 30, 2015 at 7:13 PM
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    Mine was until I had them redo it. Properly greased it is quiet AND rides smoother now too.


    Edit: Actually it was my UCAs that were making noise.
     
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  20. Sep 30, 2015 at 8:26 PM
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    How many of you guys have the diff drop? Is it worth it?
     
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