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Old Man Emu setups on 1st gens

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by kyle39, Feb 19, 2011.

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  1. Apr 17, 2014 at 6:49 AM
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    ffirg, did you shim the axle at all? This a lot of driveline angle otherwise. My RTT really doesn't settle my trucks rear much at all with just the Dakars. Don't expect too much with the extra leaf installed.

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    My RTT setup weighs about the same as just my fiberglass cap did, maybe less.
     
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  2. Apr 17, 2014 at 8:28 AM
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    No shims for me. I have very slight vibes from 40-50mph but that's it. It got better after putting the shackles in. I may drop the carrier bearing a little to see if it stops the small vibes I do have. We will see. I'm going to have to relocate the axle back a little bit when I get new tires now though.
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2014 at 10:07 AM
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    Thanks!

    I do have a shell on the back. Just have to wait now until the leafs come in...later on this month
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2014 at 10:42 AM
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    I want to say my shell made about 1/4 in. difference in height FWIW
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2014 at 4:50 AM
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    Question for those running OME rear leafs.... Has anyone changed out the front bushing that comes molded into the eyelet ?

    I want to install a poly bushing there before I install my leafs, but I'm wondering if that eyelet will accept a poly bushing.
     
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  6. Apr 21, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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    Stuff and things that make it better.
    I was wondering this a little while ago also, that bonded rubber bushing tends to seize up in the eye after long use.

    Anyone...
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2014 at 1:01 PM
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    Per boxrocket from his build page, question was posed there also :)

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8546461
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    I used the bushing that were pressed into the main eyes. Actually if you look back a bit through this thread you will see that I recently replaced them. I used the pressed in Toyota Bushings again. There is a little noise but hardly noticeable.

    You could easily swap them out for polys if you wanted, just need a press since those other bushings are sleeved. If you don't have a press you can burn out the rubber and use a sawzall to cut the sleeve.
     
    johnboyTRD, Apr 21, 2014
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  8. Apr 21, 2014 at 1:03 PM
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    bunch of crap
    my .02.... you guys are over thinking it. antisieze it if you are worried about it.... the rubber does just fine. when its worn, replace it.
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2014 at 10:59 AM
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  10. Apr 22, 2014 at 6:46 PM
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  11. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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    bunch of crap
    someones got alot of work ahead of them
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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  13. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:14 PM
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    Yup :rolleyes: gonna try to do it in one day. Not this Friday but the next. Let's hope I got everything haha :eek:
     
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  14. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:24 PM
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    Gonna throw this out there. I have the extra leaf for the Dakars, should I install it with the kit or wait so it can settle a little. I don't want to much rake.
     
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  15. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:29 PM
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    youll have quite a bit of rake.... but i'd toss it in if I was u... u bought it because im assuming u have weight in the bed? let the springs all settle together....
     
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  16. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:29 PM
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    Got my Dakars on today!!!
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  17. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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    looks good! maybe trim those bolts eventually
     
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  18. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    That looks great.
     
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  19. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:37 PM
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    Thanks! Yup, didn't have time today but gonna make sure I leave room for AAL and do it soon.
     
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  20. Apr 22, 2014 at 7:38 PM
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    Thanks man, happy to finally get that done, had the heavy bro lean for about 2 weeks.
     
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