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Old Man Emu setups on 1st gens

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

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  1. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    YotaOverAll

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    3" Toytec spacers, Bilstein 5100s in the back with add a leaf and overloads removed.
    Mine are on the lowest setting...
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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    Too much but not enough!
    OME 885's on bilstein 5100 set at 0
    IMG_2848.jpg IMG_2849.jpg
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    Too much but not enough!
    It can be done around $1500, but you should plan on $2000-$2500 to leave room for....complications......I did mine for around $1800 and did almost all the maintanence myself
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    I've been in this boat for at least 8 months. I think I'm leaning towards @YotaOverAll 's setup with the 10mm spacer.
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    Doesn't ride rough to me with it...I did have 3" spacers on stock struts though lol but its a truck so I did t expect it to be the best
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2018 at 10:13 PM
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    Make sure the nut and extra threads don't touch or cut your cv boots at full compression.
     
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  7. Apr 14, 2018 at 4:51 PM
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    OK, I’m about to join the OME party next week.

    I have 881’s and Dakar’s going on a 95.5 extra cab V6.

    I have a question for you guys. I want the truck to sit close to level and don’t plan on putting much weight in the back. Should I remove a leaf from the pack prior to install? If so, Is it the one third up from the bottom?

    Thank you for the help,

    -Jeff
     
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  8. Apr 14, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    From what I've read, you can remove the 3rd leaf from the top and/or the upper overload leaf. Each one is supposed to lower it about 1/2". This is just what I've read so maybe others can chime in with actual experience with this
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    Thank you!


    Anyone Else?
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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  11. Apr 15, 2018 at 6:53 PM
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    Took my overloads out like 5 years ago cause my truck had rake. Don't haul anything and it still sits about the same height lol
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    That’s pretty much exactly what i did. 880s and Dakar leaf pack minus 3rd leaf.., but I went with 5100/5125..
    It’s exactly what I wanted.. Not much lift and improved ride... Note I have a reg cab 4cyl... if I had the 6cyl I might have gone with the 881s... slightly taller but same spring rate... as she sits now the rear is a bit higher that the front...
     
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    I have the same truck and took out of the main springs after I installed the whole thing. I forget exactly which one, but I wanted less lift than the full pack and I wanted a softer ride.

    They’re still stiff!

    Our year truck has shorter springs so I think they ride stiffer than the longer ones used for 98-04.
     
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  14. Apr 16, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    Alright, somebody tell me I’m crazy and talk me out of it.

    I’m thinking I’m going to take out the third leaf AND the Largest over load.
     
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  16. Apr 16, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    I’m thinking about doing the exact same thing. Hopefully this week sometime
     
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    Stuff and things that make it better.
    Same as the 883's, 590 but 20mm taller :eek:
     
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    I was shooting for that as well, but now read and got 886s. How are they working out?
     
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