Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

I still haven some taco lean with the trim packer. It was about a 1/2 inch when i first installed the lift, and it was very noticable. Now the springs seemed to have settlwd a little because the taco lean isnt very noticable. Its still there but it is not as bad as it was

 

How bout top plate spacers with different thicknesses

 

Ok I have read about every post here and see that there is a huge variance as to how much lift each truck gains from OME. My question is there anyone here with an access cab who used 886 coils and N140S struts? If so how much lift up front did you gain without top spacers? I plan on getting mine installed on Tuesday next week I will get N182 rear shocks but I already have a double AAL so my rear sits about 4" higher then my stock front end. I know it won't sit level but will my gain be 2" as OME bible states or will I get more? I also don't have a aftermarket front bumper yet I plan on it that's the reason for the 886 coils.

 

I might remove the top plate from passenger side.

 

You will probably be around 3" with 886s. I have an access cab 4x4 and 885s, got 2.5", i have seen others get about 2.75 on an access cab with 885s

 

Take the spacer out of the passenger side

 

3" or more

 

Yes & will get even better if you take off the sway bar.
Try it you'll like it.
True independent front suspension is better than semi-independent front suspension.

 

Baby duck.. Lol.. But yes, make an informed decision.

 

Ok thanks

 

It was a long day... But my full OME is installed.
I will take better after pics tomorrow in the day light

 

Looks good

 

Thanks!

Man if I didnt read through a couple of great threads on here...It would of taken me so much longer!

Leak spring bolts SUCK pecker! The rears aren't too bad, but the front ones suck! Especially the driver side. I also realized you can never have enough floor jacks.

But I really love the outcome. 883 coils with nitro sports and full real Dakars with nitro sports. I still need to put the extended brake line in. Im undecided if I need the diff drop. My cv angles are not too bad.

 

Damn Kevin! Starting to come together and looking awesome. I wish I had a garage big enough to work indoors like a gentleman!..lol
It got a bit nipply as I was finishing up tonight.

Thus far, my Dakars ride superbly. I should of went with the u bolt flip. Good move there!

 

Thank you, I'll post pictures of it outside tomorrow. Yeah too cold to be working outside, especially with the snow coming down. Working in a heated garage is definitely nice. A 2 car garage was a must when I was house shopping.

Anyone is more than welcome to come use my garage & tools, just bring beer
:smile:

Flip kit made sense to me, it was $15 more than just getting longer u bolts locally. I'm going to make an extension bracket for the bump stops I don't think their tall enough right now to be effective.

Post pics of your truck tomorrow!

 

Dont let me find your address....Ill bring all the beer my little dcab 1st gen bed will fit!

I lost all my before pics I took today except for some measurement pics I took. I think my sd card is fried. But tomorrow I hope to snap some pics.

Next is a rim/rubber combo. I up in the air as of yet.

What size rubber are you going with?

 

pretty sure I'm going with a 285/70 on the scs 17" rim. haven't decided on which tire yet.

 

Here is some more before pics for reference: (stock TRD package w/ 65,000 miles)






After w/ OME 883's, full Dakar pack & Nitrocharger sports on all 4 corners:




CV angles: (without diff drop)


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