Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Is there a quick list of tools I'm going to need laying around when I go to do this install?

Got everything in from Headstrong this week, planning for Memorial Day weekend.

 

Def get a list before you start if you can find one. I wish I would have wrote down all the tools I used because we need a list on a sticky or in the OP. I found myself going to auto zone 3 times for different sized sockets (larger ones, extended ones) that were not in my huge socket set.

 

I just received my Dakar leafs yesterday and noticed that three of these plastic liners (forgive me I have no idea what they're called) are cracked/damaged.

I searched many photos of Dakar leafs on trucks and all of them had these same pieces fully intact.

Is this something I should be concerned with? Like I said, between the two leaf packs there are three of these things that are damaged.

 

Not a big issue especially if the leaf side is still there

 

FWIW , replacement part # looks to be CLK6

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http://www.arbusa.com/Uploads/PDF/onlineManualsGuides/OME_Guide_current.pdf

 

Thank you for the reply.

Very helpful.

 

Oh wait , I assumed you had a 2nd gen , you'll need to cross reference your leaf pack part # with the replacement clip application guide

 

Yeah I figured when I saw the part numbers. Thanks for th help, I appreciate it.

 

What did you put up front & what did you get?
884s on 90000 Sport Nitros gave me 2 1/2 22 1/2.
What did you put in back & what did you get?
Dakars gave me 3" 24 1/2.
Are you running trail armor & how much lift did you loose or what did you do to regain/maintain lift?
No
Tire & wheel specs & rub or what you did to eliminate rub.
275 70 17 stock wheels, they rub the upper control arm at full turn, just a little.
Are you still running a sway bar?
yes.

 

What did you put up front & what did you get?
887's, Nitros, gave me just under 3".
What did you put in back & what did you get?
Dakars, Nitros, gave me just over 3".
Are you running trail armor & how much lift did you loose or what did you do to regain/maintain lift?
No, but I plan on running sliders, front and rear plate bumpers and skids at some point.
Tire & wheel specs & rub or what you did to eliminate rub.
265/75/16, stock wheels, no rub so far. Camburg UCAs to help with alignment and possible rub.
Are you still running a sway bar?
Yes, but debating removal.

 

if wheelers wont send u replacements, quick call to arb NA will have u set up. ive replaced my little spring aligned guards. easy company to deal with

 

Anyone have any input on the 90000 vs the 90021 shocks? Which gives a better ride? If I'm not going to be doing a ton of wheeling which would be a better choice?

 

Bought some Dakar's with the aal. Ordered through TRD parts 4 u and picking them up at the dealer. 2 weeks and they still haven't shown up. Waiting...

 

They were on national backorder

 

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What did you put up front & what did you get?
885s and 1/2" spacer (trim packer on drivers side) on Sport Nitros - 3.5"
What did you put in back & what did you get?
Dakars w/ Sport Nitros - 3" (Waiting on

$81 D29XL Leaf Spring

D29XL AALs)
Are you running trail armor & how much lift did you loose or what did you do to regain/maintain lift?
No
Tire & wheel specs & rub or what you did to eliminate rub.
Dropstars 645B on BFG AT KO 285/65R18 - Removed front fwd flap and only rub sometimes on front flaps at full lock
Are you still running a sway bar?
Yes, with relocation kit.

 

Going to go ahead and pull the trigger today. Full kit, 885's, spacers, packer, Dakar's, and I am going to add a shackle flip to the rear (probably a Relentless Fab u-bolt flip as well).
Question about the u-bolt kit: how long of bolts do I need for the flip, with the Dakar's? I am going to order from Toytec, I was going to see if I could substitute longer bolts if I need to.

 

I am almost tempted to replace my 885's and top plate spacers with 887's. I am not realy a fan of spacer lifts.

Anyone already tried the 888's? However it might be too much of a lift for the 4wd, unless they settle down as they all do.

 

888's are too long and my 885x's haven't settled more than 1/4" in over 4 years

 

Someone told me its because they sent cargo ships to go look for that airplane that's probably in Pakistan. Is that right?