1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Lift kit Anybody running Elka 2.0 shocks/coilovers? All-Pro Leaf Springs Help Me Decide The Absolute Best Setup ICON RXT leaf spring kit Stainless steel uni-ball for TC UCA 05+ Tacoma

Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

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

Page 564 of 626
  1. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:03 AM
    #11261
    sloshy

    #11261
    sloshy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2012
    Member:
    #76366
    Messages:
    69
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB TRD Sport
    NONE
    Quick question.

    Going with 885 or 887 coils, 90021 shocks, and Dakar springs

    Trying to figure where to order from.

    Toytech has the OME kit and it offers spacers to get a full 3" lift vs Headstrong that doesn't have the spacers. Will I need to get spacers to get a full 3" lift if I use 885 or should I just get 887 if order from headstrong

    Toytech offers a front diff drop and Headstrong offers a OME carrier bearing drop I'm guessing that how they resolve the driveshaft vibrations?


    Right now I'm I'm leaning towards 887 from Headstrong since I think I won't need a spacer if I go that route.
     
    sloshy, Oct 5, 2017
    #11261
  2. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:35 AM
    #11262
    Juforrest

    #11262
    Juforrest Dumb!

    Joined:
    Nov 23, 2015
    Member:
    #170434
    Messages:
    5,932
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Justin
    Seattle
    Vehicle:
    Reformed Taco driver in a GX460
    @HeadStrong Off-Road for sure. Always free shipping and their best price. You don't have to ask for discount like many of the other vendors.

    I would go 887's if your looking for 3" lift, but be prepared to add a 1/4-1/2" after it settles if want 3". When I had 885's on my truck I got 1.75" lift after the springs settled. I put a 1/2" spacer on the top plate and it went to2.5".
     
    Juforrest, Oct 5, 2017
    #11262
    cgstclair, HeadStrong Off-Road and saundern like this.
  3. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:38 AM
    #11263
    la0d0g

    #11263
    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Member:
    #49903
    Messages:
    19,871
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    running for the hills
    Vehicle:
    For crawling not hauling
    Order from wheelers and keep the money outta CA.

    887s if you want 3". Screw the diff drop and wait on the CB drop until after you're done installing the lift to see if you actually have vibes.
     
    la0d0g, Oct 5, 2017
    #11263
  4. Oct 5, 2017 at 9:37 AM
    #11264
    PNWTacoma

    #11264
    PNWTacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2017
    Member:
    #207197
    Messages:
    1,599
    First Name:
    Paul
    PDX 3rd party OV Tuner
    Vehicle:
    2025 TRD Pro | Mudbath // 2017 Offroad DCLB OG
    PNW Adventures & PNW Tuning
    I second @HeadStrong Off-Road as I've had phenomenal service from Marie. She has everything you mentioned in your post, but not all on the website. Call or PM her for personal service.

    Question though, if you want 3", why wouldn't you go with 888 springs? I did that with the trim packer (for driver side lean) and 1/4" top plate spacers and still fell short of 3" (although I have a DCLB).
     
    PNWTacoma, Oct 5, 2017
    #11264
    HeadStrong Off-Road likes this.
  5. Oct 5, 2017 at 1:26 PM
    #11265
    saundern

    #11265
    saundern Swerve for nothing

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2009
    Member:
    #27342
    Messages:
    6,861
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Simpsonville, SC
    Vehicle:
    2005 TRD Sport
    886 coils on 90000 struts (with trim packer to compensate Taco lean on driver side)
    Headstrong Offroad Progressive AAL with Nitrochargers

     
    Last edited: Oct 5, 2017
    saundern, Oct 5, 2017
    #11265
    Friedtacolover and HeadStrong Off-Road like this.
  6. Oct 5, 2017 at 1:30 PM
    #11266
    la0d0g

    #11266
    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Member:
    #49903
    Messages:
    19,871
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    running for the hills
    Vehicle:
    For crawling not hauling
    :gossip: It's called a trim packer
     
    la0d0g, Oct 5, 2017
    #11266
    PNWTacoma likes this.
  7. Oct 5, 2017 at 1:31 PM
    #11267
    saundern

    #11267
    saundern Swerve for nothing

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2009
    Member:
    #27342
    Messages:
    6,861
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Simpsonville, SC
    Vehicle:
    2005 TRD Sport
    fiiiiiiiiinnnnneeee!

    fixed
     
    saundern, Oct 5, 2017
    #11267
    PNWTacoma likes this.
  8. Oct 5, 2017 at 2:03 PM
    #11268
    la0d0g

    #11268
    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Member:
    #49903
    Messages:
    19,871
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    running for the hills
    Vehicle:
    For crawling not hauling
    It's easier if we all speak the right language :D
     
    la0d0g, Oct 5, 2017
    #11268
  9. Oct 5, 2017 at 2:05 PM
    #11269
    saundern

    #11269
    saundern Swerve for nothing

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2009
    Member:
    #27342
    Messages:
    6,861
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Simpsonville, SC
    Vehicle:
    2005 TRD Sport
    I couldn’t think of the proper term and didn’t want to google it :anonymous:
     
    saundern, Oct 5, 2017
    #11269
    la0d0g[QUOTED] likes this.
  10. Oct 5, 2017 at 2:11 PM
    #11270
    sloshy

    #11270
    sloshy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2012
    Member:
    #76366
    Messages:
    69
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB TRD Sport
    NONE
    I have not researched 888 springs. I will now!!

    Thanks for the suggestions everyone
     
    sloshy, Oct 5, 2017
    #11270
    PNWTacoma[QUOTED] likes this.
  11. Oct 5, 2017 at 5:22 PM
    #11271
    YotaBum

    #11271
    YotaBum Not So Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149496
    Messages:
    1,694
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    North Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2015 TRD Sport DCSB
    Blacked Out-887-Dakars-LR UCA-FJ Trail Team wheels-285 BFG KO2
    He's a 2nd gen and you're a 3rd gen... Your 3rd gen is already lifted an inch over his. 887s supposedly give 2nd gens 3". 888s supposedly give 3rd gens 3".

    I thought about trying the 888s on my 2nd gen with 887s because I lost a good bit due to sag after adding my bumper, ifs skid, and sliders. But will probably just try a 1/4" spacer first.


    Without any weight, the 888s might be too much lift on your 2nd gen.
     
    YotaBum, Oct 5, 2017
    #11271
  12. Oct 6, 2017 at 6:12 AM
    #11272
    la0d0g

    #11272
    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Member:
    #49903
    Messages:
    19,871
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    running for the hills
    Vehicle:
    For crawling not hauling
    Why not go with 886s?
     
    la0d0g, Oct 6, 2017
    #11272
  13. Oct 6, 2017 at 7:37 AM
    #11273
    YotaBum

    #11273
    YotaBum Not So Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2015
    Member:
    #149496
    Messages:
    1,694
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    North Georgia
    Vehicle:
    2015 TRD Sport DCSB
    Blacked Out-887-Dakars-LR UCA-FJ Trail Team wheels-285 BFG KO2
    Aluminum bumper/skid and no winch... Not sure I'm heavy enough to soften up 886s. Plus $175 for 886 coils vs $50 for 1/4" spacer.
     
    YotaBum, Oct 6, 2017
    #11273
    la0d0g[QUOTED] likes this.
  14. Oct 6, 2017 at 8:52 AM
    #11274
    sloshy

    #11274
    sloshy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2012
    Member:
    #76366
    Messages:
    69
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    2012 DCSB TRD Sport
    NONE
    After some research..
    888s are for 3rd gens some 2nd gens have used them but they're still not proven so I'm staying away I don't want to be a test mule. So Im not going with that.

    886 are too stiff of spring heard they ride a little rough and don't really see myself buying armor.
     
    sloshy, Oct 6, 2017
    #11274
  15. Oct 6, 2017 at 8:59 AM
    #11275
    la0d0g

    #11275
    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Member:
    #49903
    Messages:
    19,871
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    running for the hills
    Vehicle:
    For crawling not hauling
    Yes, 886s aren't for you're application if you don't have weight to front.
     
    la0d0g, Oct 6, 2017
    #11275
  16. Oct 8, 2017 at 10:09 AM
    #11276
    Friedtacolover

    #11276
    Friedtacolover Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2014
    Member:
    #137481
    Messages:
    1,561
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Travis
    Ontario, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCSB Off Road 4x4
    my build tread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/socal-no-shame-poser-build.513084/
    Why did u choose 886 amd 9000 with no bumper winch? How is the ride? I got a front slimline sos concept bumper on order skid plate and sliders but no winch for now and deciding what spring rate dont wants jolty on bumps im guessing i got about 50lb added weight for now before winch next year
     
    Friedtacolover, Oct 8, 2017
    #11276
  17. Oct 8, 2017 at 1:00 PM
    #11277
    saundern

    #11277
    saundern Swerve for nothing

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2009
    Member:
    #27342
    Messages:
    6,861
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Simpsonville, SC
    Vehicle:
    2005 TRD Sport
    I’ll eventually get an ARB bumper so I just decided to go ahead and get the lift.
     
    saundern, Oct 8, 2017
    #11277
    Friedtacolover[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Oct 8, 2017 at 1:38 PM
    #11278
    Friedtacolover

    #11278
    Friedtacolover Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2014
    Member:
    #137481
    Messages:
    1,561
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Travis
    Ontario, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2017 DCSB Off Road 4x4
    my build tread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/socal-no-shame-poser-build.513084/
    Ok cause i got a light slimline and skid on order but no winch so u think ill be ok and not too rough based on how urs rides?
     
    Friedtacolover, Oct 8, 2017
    #11278
  19. Oct 8, 2017 at 2:06 PM
    #11279
    saundern

    #11279
    saundern Swerve for nothing

    Joined:
    Dec 10, 2009
    Member:
    #27342
    Messages:
    6,861
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nick
    Simpsonville, SC
    Vehicle:
    2005 TRD Sport
    With no weight now, it rides pretty smoothe. I mean you can feel the bumps more than stock but nothing too bad.
     
    saundern, Oct 8, 2017
    #11279
    Friedtacolover[QUOTED] likes this.
  20. Oct 8, 2017 at 2:52 PM
    #11280
    Marbleyard

    #11280
    Marbleyard Thread killer

    Joined:
    Jul 15, 2016
    Member:
    #192084
    Messages:
    805
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2019 4Runner Pro
    SOLD 2016 taco: premium technology and tow package. OV Tune 1.05; A.R.E. V Camper Shell; BRO grille & Tails; OEM bed mat; Xenon Depot HID headlight conversion; reflective gray tailgate letter inserts; GoPro session; Hondo radio knobs; K&N cold air intake, quicksand painted dash bezels, Subaru dash speakers, Kicker CS 6x9 fronts and 6.5 rear speakers; All LED interior lights and LED high-beam headlights. Redline elite hood shock props. prinsu cab and camper rack with rough country 30" light bar; (2) 8" rear facing “F.U.”rough country black LED lights; prinsu cargo basket kit, (2) prinsu load racks; roadshower 4; ARB 2500 awning and room kit; weather tech floor mats; carhart seat covers; ckma12 ARB air compressor under the hood; blue ridge overland gear air tools bag, tool bag, driver's seat molle. Rack mounted TRED 800 recovery treds and plano case. Rotopax water and fuelpax fuel canisters; Pelican cased first aid kit in bed. rockblokz mud flaps. ARB rear dif. breather. Stand alone fuse block. SSO bumper with 10k smittybilt synthetic line winch and factor55 ultrahook. Pro Eagle 2-Ton “The Beast” jack. OME lift kit: 90000 front shocks and 886 OME coils, Camburg 310078 UCA, 60091 rear shocks with light duty Dakar leafs. Good Year duratracs 285/75R16. Black vinyl inlays on factory OR wheels; RCI Steel Front/Trans/Trans Case/Rear Diff Skids, Alum A-Arm; Mobtown bolt-on sliders with scorpion bed coating; pelfreybilt aluminum fuel tank skid; Cali-Raised full length Molle storage LH & RH bed sides; Caliraised bedside reinforcements; HELLA sharptone horns; Optima blue-top battery with AJT machined red tiedown bracket. AJT quicksand key fob. Overland Bound member #6996
    I'm running the 886/90000 front set up with the SSO and winch installed. The ride is not rough at all, I've got some vibration but nothing bad, I'm blaming it on the new tires for now... to avoid the installation of the ECGS bushing. The ride is smoother than the factory bilsteins

    IMG_3314.jpg
     
    Marbleyard, Oct 8, 2017
    #11280
    2k4Taco and CamShaft033 like this.
Page 564 of 626
To Top