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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. May 17, 2014 at 9:05 PM
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    Finally installed :D did not add the extra leaf. Left it off for now.
     
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  2. May 18, 2014 at 8:29 PM
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    What are the most common issues I should expect and be prepared for before installing my suspension?
     
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  3. May 19, 2014 at 5:36 AM
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    Seized or rusted nuts/ bolts. But if they are that bad you could just cut them off. Other than that just making sure you have the tools to get the job done and enough jacks/ jack stands.
     
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  4. May 19, 2014 at 5:49 AM
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    yeah haha i already have planned to buy every new nut and bolt that I can.. With 238k miles on it I'm expecting some stuff to be seized up
     
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  5. May 19, 2014 at 1:38 PM
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    Bought my OME rear leaf springs this weekedn at the 4wheelparts expo for $342! Best part is, I don't have to pay shipping because their store is about 10 minutes from my house, so I'll pick them up there. Now the week and a half wait begins .....
     
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  6. May 19, 2014 at 6:08 PM
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    bunch of crap
    lower control arms being siezed is extremely common
     
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  7. May 19, 2014 at 6:30 PM
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    good to know, thanks!
     
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  8. May 19, 2014 at 6:35 PM
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    I wd-40d everything for a week straight, still had to cut off old u bolts. Cut one main eye bolt (other one was easier because we took pressure off the springs). The brake line was a pain. Front was easy. Only the three studs in top plate, and lower strut bolt. And disconnected sway bar so LCA would lower more. Any other questions just ask. It's all fresh in my mind haha

    Edit: started at 10am and finished at 6pm. Front only took about 2 hours. That inclues taking apart old struts so I could re use top plate and compressing the new coils and putting everything back on.
     
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  9. May 19, 2014 at 6:40 PM
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    Be careful giving me the go ahead to ask you questions haha.
    I planned on pb blasting everything for a week or two beforehand. If I'm only lifting 1.5" over stock in the back is a new brake line necessary? I wasn't even planning on disconnecting the brakeline.
     
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  10. May 19, 2014 at 7:13 PM
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    I'd say yes. It's not just the lift height you're compensating for but also the flex.
     
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  11. May 19, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    True. Didn't think about that. Guess I'll be ordering one of those too.
    Though my lift plans are on hold now that my rear main seems to be leaking worse.
     
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  12. May 19, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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    Id play it safe and get it, like madjik said. It may not seem like a lot but when the driver side droops it will extend the stock line a bunch. All in all, the install wasn't to bad, but definitely glad it's over
     
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  13. May 19, 2014 at 7:51 PM
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    Thanks for the info y'all, I'll probably be back with questions haha
     
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    We're here to help :thumbsup:
     
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    Ask away.
     
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  16. May 19, 2014 at 10:34 PM
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    I'm happy I got the brake line but I'm sitting at more like 3-4" of lift. Still isn't a bad idea for peace of mind, definitely something you don't want to fail out in the sticks.
     
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  17. May 20, 2014 at 8:02 AM
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    Hey is it possible to fit 255/85/16 on 883/5100 with a bumper and winch? I'm just curious
     
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  18. May 20, 2014 at 11:04 AM
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  19. May 20, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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    I don't see any reason why not with cutting. Check this out:
    http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/bfg_mt_km.html

    They fit with less lift. You will need to cut and some pounding but don't let that scare you. It's fun :)
     
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  20. May 20, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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    Looks good tacomamaineiac
     
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