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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

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

  1. Jan 30, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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    Glad to hear you didn't tear it down that far for just a lift.
    I saw those pics & thought :eek: WTF!
     
  2. Jan 30, 2013 at 4:15 PM
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    I currently have 32"s on my truck stock. Anybody?^

    Can I put 33" Tires under there once the OME kit is installed? 35"s?

    Or is this where all the cutting and need for UCA's starts to come in to play?

    I wanna do the frame chop n weld anyway but was hoping for some clarification.
     
  3. Jan 30, 2013 at 4:17 PM
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    " 33's " can be a few different sizes / widths
     
  4. Jan 30, 2013 at 4:17 PM
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    What do you mean? resurfacing them? as in being warped? or is there another MOD I missed?
     
  5. Jan 30, 2013 at 4:21 PM
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    Your right, - I meant more Height wise. Same with the 35"s.

    I read a few times about people putting 35"s on their trucks here but was not paying attention to the rest of the LIFT/ BUILD specs on them.

    I ask because I cant find the tires in the size I want locally. But found some on CL that people would like to trade for in 35"s
     
  6. Jan 30, 2013 at 4:25 PM
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    IMO 35" on a 3" lift would not be worth the trouble. A few guys here have gone that big, it takes ALOT of cutting and modifications, might need to remove fender flares or cut them. Plus when you go that big you should consider re gearing
     
  7. Jan 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    Thanks, yep, thats the type of educated answer I was hoping for.
     
  8. Jan 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM
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    Most people with 35s have 6" drop bracket lifts. A popular size for 3" lifts is 285/75/16 (285/70/16) =~32.7x11.5 and may still require some trimming with a 3" lift.
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2013 at 5:28 PM
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    haha yeah just "resurfacing" I call it cutting. I'm on hold for 2 days and can do them at work so why not. I like a nice fresh surface with new pads anyway :cool:
     
  10. Jan 30, 2013 at 7:00 PM
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    OT -> Had you looked at the Bear or any upgraded break system? I have been considering an updated/ upgraded system due to the added weight I have/ will have.
     
  11. Jan 30, 2013 at 8:29 PM
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    Want to explain why you took off so much to remove the front coils/shock? Removing brakes, cv joint was unnecessary, all you had to do was remove the 2 lower control arm bolts that connect it to the hub arm, sway bar end link, and the lower control arm swings down and the coilovers falls right out. why make more work for yourself?
     
  12. Jan 30, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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    Disregard last post, I read back a little. Carry on
     
  13. Jan 30, 2013 at 9:06 PM
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    Is there a chart of all the different load ratings on the OME springs?

    886's.
    885's
    etc?

    I am getting the 886's but I was just curious.
     
  14. Jan 30, 2013 at 9:15 PM
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    884 and 885 are 590 lbs , 886 are 660 lbs spring rates
     
  15. Jan 30, 2013 at 9:22 PM
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    Ah!

    I was seeing people mentioning the 750# and 700# Kings, and I didn't really know why or what they were comparable to.
     
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