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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

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

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  1. Oct 4, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    HolyHandGrenade

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    I know this is sound advice. BUT, this is the truck that I drive every day. I just want to do it once and be done. That, and getting an extra alignment...

    The way my truck sits now ,I'm pretty sure I can
    Get away with the spacers.

    With the 5100's set at 1.75 and all of the air out of my Ride Rites, the front sits 1/8" higher than the rear.

    My thinking is that the front is already lifted a couple of inches. So, I'm obviously not going to get 2 1/2" more there.

    Then, if the leafs give me 2.75-3", I'm going to have a nose down rake.

    I'm thinking, the 1/2" gained from the spacers will be fine lift wise.

    I'm just wondering if the spacers have any other adverse effects?
     
    HolyHandGrenade, Oct 4, 2015
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  2. Oct 4, 2015 at 3:38 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    I think you're gonna be over 3" with 886 and the 3/8" lift spacers
     
    OZ-T, Oct 4, 2015
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  3. Oct 4, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    HolyHandGrenade

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    See? That's why I love this place. 1/4" it is then. Not having to change the bolts will be nice anyway. Thank you.

    Any reason to go aluminum over poly spacers?
     
    HolyHandGrenade, Oct 4, 2015
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  4. Oct 4, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    Kyitty

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    Did I hear once that the size of the spacer equals twice the lift? Like 1/4"spacer = 1/2" lift?

    Or am I making things up? LoL
     
    Kyitty, Oct 4, 2015
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  5. Oct 4, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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    Jeffvt0508

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    I have heard that but it was in regards to billies... So I dunno
     
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  6. Oct 4, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Correct
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2015 at 6:46 PM
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    Has anyone ran a few months on 886's without any extra weight? How was the ride? I plan on adding a bumper and winch in the relatively near future so I'd rather just go with the 886's now if the ride wont be horrible.
     
    justinf307, Oct 4, 2015
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  8. Oct 4, 2015 at 8:37 PM
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    I ran a couple weeks without any bumper at all and then added one after. The ride didn't change much and was fine the entire time. I had skids, sliders, and the crush bar on and when I added the bumper (135-150lbs) it didn't affect the ride at all really. If you have ever ridden in a 3500/350 heavy duty truck, it was like that. I found it fine.
     
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  9. Oct 5, 2015 at 9:28 PM
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    Ive had my 886s on for about 1k miles with no bumper/winch yet, and its fine. a little firmer than stock but I like it.
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2015 at 1:17 PM
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    I know if my alignment guy does not reset the abs and traction control the lights pop on
     
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  11. Oct 6, 2015 at 7:32 PM
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  12. Oct 8, 2015 at 1:09 PM
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    Here's mine. Complete OME suspension with 885 coils, dakar leafs.

    Brand new frame just installed last week. This is a 2006 trd sport.

     
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  13. Oct 8, 2015 at 6:43 PM
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    I scrolled for about an hour and i probably missed it so i appologise i just purchased 886 and im going to put them with my 5100. To get the amount of lift i want 2.75" with my body armor steel bumper. Should i move the shock seat up from the stock setting? Thanks!
     
    tacotuesday4x4, Oct 8, 2015
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  14. Oct 8, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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    No
     
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    Which shock is a smoother ride with 884 coils? OME or Bilstein 5100?
     
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  16. Oct 8, 2015 at 9:10 PM
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    Looks badass! Tire size?
     
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  17. Oct 9, 2015 at 6:36 AM
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    tacoma16

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    Can only imagine the OME since they were designed around their coils. Can't say for sure though since I have only had OME.
     
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  18. Oct 9, 2015 at 8:32 AM
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    Mixed information on this subject, my 884's ride great with OME's and at the time i purchased i had the same question and was told OME are matched so they are going to be best together if i wanted bilsteins i was advised eibach springs as they are essentially matched. I only recommend OME! Hope that helps
     
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  19. Oct 9, 2015 at 8:49 AM
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    la0d0g

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    I had 5100s with 884s and they rode great. Now have 886s with nitrochargers and they ride great too. Either way the ride will be nice. If you're looking to save a little $$ go with the 5100s otherwise get the nitrochargers.
     
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  20. Oct 9, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    Nice! They look bigger in the pictures!
     
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