Old Man Emu setups on 1st gens

I see 33x12.50 Duratracs in my near future hopefully around September.

 

Full OME setup.

Front: ome 881 with nitrochargers and .5 spacer. Stock uca.
Rear: ome aal/stock springs and nitrochargers.
Works great up front with my winch/tube bumper combo.
Been on for about 2 yrs.

I'm switching up the rear to the all pro expedition leaf pack. The reason why I'm not going with dakars
Is that overhanging overload leaf. I understand its purpose but to me it makes no sense. Especially with a ubolt flip kit. Looks like a disaster waiting to happen if you back up against a big rock.

I will still use the nitrochargers with the expedition leaves (tiregate/spare tire/150lbs and a topper soon) until I can spring for fox 2.0's front and rear.

 

You may want to talk to Box Rocket. He has Dakars, AAL and u bolt flip kit. I don't think he has any problems

 

Yea. I'm sure he doesn't. I just like the expo/flip kit combo. Just personal preference.

Wish I knew how to add a pic to my gallery from my phone. Lol.

 

Gotcha. To each his own. Just wanted to throw it out there

 

Im going to +1 for you, only cause that single green dot looks lonely.

 

Matic, the Expos are truly a weight spring the way they come from All-Pro. I had them on the back of my Extra cab and they were like 4+ inches including a spare tire, armor, and fiberglass cap. I am on 881s in this photo.



I traded them to my brother who took out two leaves and he liked them. He is on 882s in this photo with extended shackles in the rear.



He was carrying a shitload of weight there.

Brandon

 

Yea. I did some research at work last nite. My OME shocks are holding up just fine after 2 yrs, I just need some rear springs. Thats to much rake for me.

 

Ordered and paid for my OME lift yesterday.

Dan recommended 883s for my front--I have an 02 DC that I will eventually put a CBI front bumper on (later this year).

DAKARs on the back--will I have a front high rake for some time until I get the bumper?

I am looking to keep the truck level, or with a slightly rear-high rake.

Thoughts?

 

You might be a little higher, but not much. Nothing an 1"- 1.5" lift shackle wouldn't fix, easy peasy.

 

actually, you'll prob be ok. If not and it really bugs you, go for a small lift shackle. I did that after my 882+Dakar lift at 1.5" and it worked great. Now with Dakar, I use the same toytec shackle but at 1". They are super duper easy to swap if needed after your lift settles in.

Edit, I meant now with the d6xl aal

 

Thanks for the reply. Greasable shackles were added to the package as well.

 

For what it's worth, this is after I installed toytec adjustable shackles set at 2". With dakars, AAL, and 883s. Raked, yes. Has the rear come down since? Yes a little. Plate bumper is coming soon which will cause more rake but my RTT will sag the rear too so I'm thinking it'll be perfect.

Without the bumper you will have a rake for sure. Even more if you don't have a shell and/or have the AAL.

 

I liked my lonely dot! Haha. Thanks man. you come up to NC much?

 

looks awesome man and +1 to the softopperin tan, so cool.

ill whore out my truck in a week or two once i finalize my rear suspension

 

Looks good, I like rake how's the ride on those 883's?

 

Thanks man! Yeah post your ish up when done - whatcha workin on in the rear?

 

about to install the d6xl aal. then mount the highlift in the bed, find a new tool box and measure for new shocks. then....... moab

 

I love them so far. Had them for about a year now and they are awesome. I still have the sway bar on but hear it will ride even better without it. Once I get my bumper I expect even better results.

 

Sometimes just on the other side of the sc/nc border to trout fish or hike.
Go thru hendo and Asheville when I go home to Indiana about 4 times per year.