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Old Man Emu setups on 1st gens

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by kyle39, Feb 19, 2011.

  1. Feb 21, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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    Jimmyvman

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    OK we have figured out the problem. The company sent 2886 not 2883! The truck look cool as he'll but the CVs will break and the struts are topped out. So..... this is the final decision... tacoma 98 4 cylinder king cab (cab and a half) with with winch bumper and 12000lb winch probably weighing 150lbs.... shall I put on 2882 or 2883... extra height of the 2882 may be helpful but I am putting in 15mm suspension spacers and 2" wheel back spacers for 33 12.5 15 tyres and I figure the stronger 2883 coils are the way forward...? many thanks in advance for advice
     
  2. Feb 21, 2018 at 9:59 AM
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    Sure whatever numbers and rips you could share would be great
     
  3. Feb 21, 2018 at 10:07 AM
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    rngr

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    Well that makes sense now. I couldn’t understand what you were saying earlier. I would think the higher spring rate of the 883 would be more desirable than the extra height of the 882 if your truck is really heavy up front.
     
  4. Feb 21, 2018 at 10:13 AM
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    tymeson

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    For those who installed by yourself, what bolts do you reuse? Can't be much... I'm guessing the 2 bolts from the bottom of rear shock and the bottom of the front shocks as well
     
  5. Feb 21, 2018 at 10:56 AM
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    Just the bottom one, on 1st gens clean red locktite and 104ftlbs of tq on the nut . If you reuse a bolt wire brush the threads clean.
     
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  6. Feb 21, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    Legend. Thanks
     
  7. Feb 21, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    Ok thanks, so 4 bolts in all? Also the top of the rear shock?
     
  8. Feb 21, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Ok I'm using the same UCA so I won't touch those thanks for the info
     
  9. Feb 21, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    What he said, I miss understood and thought you were asking about just the front.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2018 at 9:33 AM
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    Sorry for the newb question, but do the following components comprise everything I need to perform the suspension upgrade myself? I have nightmare visions of tearing everything apart only to have overlooked a necessary bushing or something and then being up sh!t creek..

    (Taken from @HeadStrong Off-Road 's site)

    OME 880 coils 500 lbs spring rate 365 mm in length
    Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Front Struts - 90004
    Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Rear Shocks - 60062
    Old Man Emu Dakar Leaf Packs - CS046R A/B
    Old Man Emu Rear Leaf Spring Bushing Kit for shackles side of pack (for use with OE shackles)
    Old Man Emu Exhaust Bracket
    Old Man Emu Trim Packer
    OME U-Bolts
    Brake Proportioning Valve Bracket Kit

    Is my truck going to drive/steer poorly if I don't also upgrade UCAs?

    Thank you! Excited at the prospect of really getting my build started!
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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    5100 Billy's set at 0" with 881 coils
    Has anyone used 5100's set to the second lift level with 881? I have been riding around for the past 1 1/2 years with the shocks set to 0"... now that the 881 coils have been broken in, they are starting to sag... I want to take them off and change the setting to get the front up a little higher.
     
  12. Feb 23, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    Possibly an extended rear brake line. I never tested mine with the OE line, but it will be easy to check once you get your leaf packs installed. Just make sure there’s slack at full droop.

    What made you decide on the 880 coil? Not wanting much lift?
     
  13. Feb 23, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    Sweet, thank you!

    I guess 880s because I have the 2.7L, and on several sites I've seen I get the impression my truck is "too light" up front. Honestly though I am pretty new to all of this, but that choice was me trying to play it safe a little bit. And yea, not wanting too much lift.

    Am I on the right track in thinking this configuration would yield something like 2"?
     
  14. Feb 23, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    I don’t know how much it would get you. 4cyl here too. I use the 881. It was a tad tall at first, but settled in pretty quickly. Even better with a little weight. Looked like this back then.

    You’d probably have some serious rake with the 880
     
  15. Feb 23, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    Here’s my 2.7 with 881s and 10mm spacer...sits very level with the Dakar’s and canopy. Defiantly stiff up front with no extra weight up there...And the 31s are too small haha
    AF477EF9-8ECE-4BDE-8C81-425E972B7859.jpg
     
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  16. Feb 23, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    I gained about 1 1/2" with the 880 springs on my stock 01 2.7l reg cab... havent been on long enough to notice any settling

    I also removed the 3rd leaf in the rear to compensate the height difference and give a smoother ride
     
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  17. Feb 26, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    Care to share your initial thoughts on ride quality with those 880 coils?
     
  18. Feb 27, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    Front Suspension: 882 w/ Nitrocharger Sport Rear Suspension: Dakar HD w/ Nitrocharger Sport ARB Front Bumper w/ winch Extruded aluminum roof rack Tires: Discoverer ST Maxx LT255/85/R16 on Tacoma Steelies Additional Fuse Box and Upgraded Wiring
    I got the rear lifted. Just waiting for the front components. Hopfully I can install this weekend.

    ARB-OMETAC04HKS-ASM-2TP '98-2004 Toyota Tacoma Old Man Emu Suspension Kit
    Rear: Heavy Load with Nitrocharger Sport Shocks, 110-220 lbs:
    Soon to be front: Nitrocharger Sport Shocks with 882 front coils

    After:
    IMG_3496.jpg IMG_3498.jpg


    Before:
    IMG_3494.jpg IMG_3484.jpg
     
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  19. Feb 27, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    I've got a 99 2.7l extra cab 4wd Tacoma, 33x10.5 tires, with a CBI front bumper + Warn M8000 winch and a few aftermarket round lights plus 2 tiny light pods in the bumper. 3/16 inch steel square tube sliders, home made and welded to the frame, Roof rack with tire on it (Yakima), shell on the back. Will be adding steel armor underneath soon (just have to find the time/way to get them from Cali since they are already free from a friend!).

    My current setup is 5100's with stock coils and All Pro UCA. I plan to upgrade my coils with OME but i'm wondering what coil # is going to be the best to handl all of that extra weight. I do some pretty rough rock crawling at times if that matters for this.

    What do you guys think?
     
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  20. Feb 27, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    882's and 883's are used with weight like yours. I'm sure more folks will chime in w more detailed info.

    I believe 882's and 881's have the same spring rate, but 882's are taller. While 883's and 881's are the same height, but 883's are a higher spring rate.
     
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