Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

I think I might just get the 6112 again but get 5125 for the rear, rather then the 5160 piggy backs...

I have watched a few vids on the OME rears and it seems they can be a little UN-settled for offload use.

Easy to install without a spring compressor (just use the lowering of the truck and the compressor) and done...

 

If you regularly carry a decent amount of extra weight on your truck, consider getting rear shocks made for the previous generation Tundra. The heavier valving does a much better job controlling the truck. I moved from 5100’s made for Tacomas to 5160’s made for Tundras and was really pleased with the increase in performance, (but you don’t need to do the 5160’s to get the heavier Tundra valving). You will need to trim the lower eyes a little on each side with an angle grinder to make them fit. Just be careful not to buy a shock that is too long for your leaf pack, as the Tundra shocks are longer.

 

What the ride stiff? I have a decked drawer system in the back. I think the 5125 for the taco should be okay. But you have me intrigued about the 5160 for the tundra... what years tundra 5160 would I be looking at?

 

The ride was noticeably improved, but with armor and a camper, I have 5-600 lbs extra weight on the rear axle.

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