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

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  1. Jan 21, 2016 at 4:55 PM
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    rutacoma

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    Jus going to share what I have set up
    Front:OME shocks with 887 coils + 1/2" Spacer (to make up for the winch), Camburg UCAs
    Rear: Dakar Leaf with the xl leaf, 3 degree shim, U-bolt flip kit, and OME shocks of course
    I chose 887s even tho I have armor and a winch because with ST tires, the rides already stiff. I have no regrats lol, heres pics
    this one is no 1/2 spacer, no xl leaf. also no tent or winch

    this is without xl leaf

    this is with everything
    thanks
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    Thx! What's the tire size you have?
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2016 at 7:20 PM
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    I'm assuming you have the steel bumper...how much lift did you end up with up front once it was all said and done...you may have just convinced me to go with 887 instead of 886..
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    rutacoma

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    I have 285/75/16 @ecgreen
    And i have an aluminum bumper, after it all i had 3". Also take into account I have an extra battery up front, and steel cable winch line @JWROSE4 For reference, i have 23" from center of hub to fender.
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2016 at 10:59 PM
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    Decided to replace the factory style bushing on the Dakar leaf pack before I install it with the energy suspension bushing kit from wheelers off road also. Bought a set for each spring

    image.jpg
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2016 at 11:09 PM
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    rutacoma

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    did u silence those leafs before the install? @zeekevin
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2016 at 11:20 PM
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    not yet i probably wont install these for another few weeks
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2016 at 11:26 PM
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    not tellin u how to live ur life, but pullin them apart and puttin some rubber between those leafs will save a headache later. either pool liner or gasket material. Im sure you have read that before, but its a true story.
     
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  9. Jan 21, 2016 at 11:31 PM
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    yep i installed a few sets for other friends before and ran into that problem.
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2016 at 11:34 PM
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    Awesome. Question since I jus put those energy suspension bushings in my leafs, were urs way loose? i know once they are tightened in the shackle they wont move, but mine were hotdog down a hallway loose. maybe the cold weather, i thought it was wierd
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2016 at 11:38 PM
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    the front ones that go into the factory hanger was nice and tight. but the rear ones that go into the shackle were a bit loose also.
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2016 at 3:01 PM
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    Thought I'd post with an update. I installed 885's with my ARB and winch last week with 5100's at 0". Today I adjusted the 5100's up to .85" to level the truck after the 885's sagged. Here are some pictures.

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    ARB, Winch, 885's w/ 5100's @ .85":

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    What r u running in the back again?
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    Wheeler's 3-leaf progressive AAL. And Firestone RideRites, but they're uninflated in these pictures. I don't use them for lift, just towing/hauling.
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    Swapped out my leaf packs earlier today. I did the Dakar anti squeak mod before installing it

    image.jpg
     
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    Looks great!
     
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    Thanks!
     
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  18. Jan 23, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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    I debadged it, had to work a whole bunch and put on a K&N in time to deploy. Now my wife controls the money and hopefully I have enough when I get back to get her washed. Soooo... mods are in progress?
    I am going to be doing this in a few months. I understand the concept, but can you detail what you do to silence these things? I am looking at your pic and see no indication of any substantial wrapping or insulation. Maybe you could just tell me what exactly you do and draw arrows so that I know where to do it... or refer me to the thread that will unstupid me? Thanks.
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2016 at 8:47 PM
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    I didn't do that mod yet in that picture. I'll pull up the link to the thread in a little bit regarding the "mod"
     
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  20. Jan 23, 2016 at 8:48 PM
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    Squeaky Dakar thread by some guy
     
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