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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

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

  1. Dec 30, 2018 at 10:11 AM
    la0d0g

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    I prefer Wheelers Offroad but Headstrong is solid too.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Why do you prefer wheelers?
     
  3. Dec 30, 2018 at 12:51 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    They're super helpful and ship fast. I also prefer to keep my money out of CA but seeing your location makes me think you dont care about that :)
     
  4. Dec 30, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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    Ok so to follow up on this, here’s what I did

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    So first I removed yellow and green. Sat low but was too soft.

    Then I put back in the yellow, and took out the black

    Right now I have green and black removed. Sits nice, very flexy, and still soft. I might change it again if it softens out more.



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  5. Jan 7, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    Alight gentleman got the OME 90000/886 coilovers w/Dakar EL096R Heady D’s in the Back, first part arrived today got them leaf packs! Been reading up on info for this thread, is there any advise for install (friday!) ? Issues, parts not included, tricks? Going on 09dcsbTRDor Steel bumper/10k synth/sliders/rack/cap thanks TW

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  6. Jan 7, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    That’s great , mine will be here tomorrow too. I can’t wait. Good luck with install, I have a guy from TW that’s going to do install for me. Are those rc10’s hanging in the wall? They look like fun
     
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  7. Jan 7, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    Seems like sooner or later most people end up doing 3 degree shims. I suggest doing it during install which also may require center pin extensions. I have the same leaf packs and have a little vibration. heading toward shims myself after I rule out any tire issues.

    Good luck! its gonna be great!
     
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  8. Jan 7, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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    Ya got a couple scx10s one is a vatarra all super fun
     
  9. Jan 7, 2019 at 8:50 PM
    la0d0g

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    Don't do this vvv
    The best thing you can do is measure your driveline angles prior to lifting it so you have a reference point, post install, if you have vibes. So many people want to throw shims or CB drops into the mix when they dont even know what they're solving for. If you take the correct approach and do math camp, solving for vibes is relatively straightforward.
     
  10. Jan 7, 2019 at 11:42 PM
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    I had good luck with the 3 degree shims and no CB drop on my access cab.

    Be careful of the brake lines when removing and installing the packs. Take your time and lube everything up well.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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    Will new break lines be needed or are the stock lines still long enough
     
  12. Jan 8, 2019 at 5:47 AM
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    They're long enough but a lot of people upgrade them to SS and few inches longer for piece of mind, myself included.
     
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  13. Jan 8, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    I did also get a relentless Ubolt flip kit and new wheelers super bumps for front and the back along with new top hat bushings and rubbers but didn’t think about the break lines. I suppose ordering up some 3dgree shims would be good to have on hand for if needed
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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    Sure if you want to spend $$ you potentially dont have to.
     
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  15. Jan 8, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    Any alignment pointers I should know about it let the tech know about when I go to the shop on Saturday after my OME 90000/886/hDdakars go on? - also I have 1”tube Icon uni-ball UCAs already on the truck
     
  16. Jan 8, 2019 at 12:10 PM
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    Hope your alignment bolts aren't seized. What a pain in the ass those are.
     
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  17. Jan 8, 2019 at 1:04 PM
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    They shouldn’t be seized I’m a frequent shopper when it comes to alignments-lol always putting new parts on and playing a lot
     
  18. Jan 8, 2019 at 2:02 PM
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    My driver side camber bolt is seized. Still have t gotten it looked at. I’m scared what it’s going to cost
     
  19. Jan 8, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    I changed mine again. Will update what I did tonight.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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    This may be a dumb question but would there be any benefits leaving the sway bar off for awhile to see how the ride is with the stiffer 90000/886 up front? No liability question haha
     
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