Old Man Emu setups on 1st gens

My alignment was all sorts out of wack. Had about 3deg of positive camber for about a year taking it to a couple different shops, none of them actually fixed the camber issues despite specifically asking them to. Finally took it to a shop that works primarily with built jeeps for new tires and alignment, turns out my steering rack bushings were gone so any changes in the alignment werent actually doing anything

 

The steering rack bushings were all changed with energy suspension bushings when the lift was put in. Also got SPC UCAs.

Hopefully it does just need to settle, and that nothing is bent or damaged.

 

Thank you! Ya you can’t go wrong with steelies.

 

What kind of taillights are those ?

 

Not sure if they have a name but just type in LED taillights on eBay and they’ll pop up somewhere.

 

I'm having a hell of a time getting that slug adapter/ball joint adapter to fit in the spindle, it's like the adapter was machined poorly always wants to start crooked, what was your trick?

 

lol yeah I guess so. It’s not self correcting so just being cautious.

 

@whatstcp
Ohh yeaa just keep up it it will go in but u need xtra hands for sure to line up .

 

yeah it would be nice to have a second pair of hands but I don’t! Gonna throw them in the freezer now. Try again tomorrow.

 

I used some all-thread*, washers and HUGE socket to pull the slug into the spindle. It took some time.

*The ~1/2" All-thread that is high-strength rated with some big 3/8" thick washers (I have like 2-3 standard washer between the big one and the nut).

 

I have a 1996 extra cab, looking at 882's and Dakar with AAL. Hoping for 3” of lift. Any input?

 

Well just finished up this weekend finally. Added in JBA UCAs and got my alignment today, drives great. Was in dire need of an update. Was very on the fence with lifting the truck or staying stock but happy I did just a modest lift. Gained 2" in the front and 3.5" in the back over worn out leaf springs. Have a Toytec shim on the way, having some mild vibes but I expected it. Going to hold off on tires for now maybe this fall (these are still at 11/32) Here's how the truck sits and parts I used, I got everything from wheelers and they were great to work with.

OME 881 Coils (Assembled by Wheelers)
CS019R Dakar pack, removed one leaf (third from top)
NitroCharger Sport shocks Front/Back
OME GS12 Greasable Shackles
Wheelers Poly Bushings for the Leafs
Other misc parts like Rear brake line, U bolts, Diff Drop, Proportioning Valve Bracket.
Also knocked out the Lower Ball Joints while I was in there.

 

Should I be worried about damaging the LBJ when I’m removing the UBJ? I’m not using a ball joint press tool and the YouTube video I’m watching says I should replace the LBJ after removing the UBJ if not using a ball hint press. I’ve never heard of this. Installing my SPCs

 

you won't need the AAL. I have the same truck/lift, you'll get 3".

 

Cool cool, thank you!

 

The LBJ is held on with 3 bolts to the LCA. To get more freedom to work on the UBJ you could just unbolt the lower. If you drive it out with a pickle fork you'll need to replace it. If you're replacing the UBJ, how are you doing it without a press?

 

Ya I’m putting in SPCs and they come with UBJs. I’m using this guy and a hammer sledge. So if I’m using a pickle fork To remove UBJ do I need to replace LBJ??
The ball joint tools I got from Napa weren’t really helping as in nothing fits to the steering knuckle to press it out. Only thing I could try was pressing on the ball joint bolt itself and I wasn’t going anywhere with that.

 

who has the best price for the full OME 3" package. looking at cruiser outfitters but the rear socks are out of stock

 

Those are best done with a press of some kind. I drove one out with heat and a hammer once but when putting the new one in I ended up splitting the eye. Had to find a used one and then I took it to a shop. I've since bought the medium press from Harbor Freight and it's paid for itself in time, gas, and especially paying a shop to press something for me.

 

Try wheelers. They offered me a 10% off coupon and free shipping.