Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

I have an aluminum relentless front bumper, winch, and full skids. I have 90000s and the ride is real nice. If you're not going to add anymore weight I would go with 90021s since they are a bit softer and will give you a nicer ride.

 

Thanks for the info. I don't see myself putting a winch or skids on it any time soon, so I'll probably just go with the 90021's and I can always swap out if/when I add weight to the front.

 

Installed 886's over 5100's last weekend - only got about 1.75 out of them and that's fresh off the jackstand. But have 8274 in a Warn Transformer - 260lbs or so based on shipping weights. just fyi. Went from 21.25" or so pre to 23", 90 degrees from center hub to bottom of front stock fender flare.

 

21.25 is an inch over stock height

 

Hmmm, I thought stock had a lot more than .5" rake. Does your topper bring it down that much?

Exactly the numbers I'm looking for, but I think the Dakars would be too much for my rear. And where's the dreaded Taco-lean I keep hearing about? Spacer?

Truck looks great.

 

Yup after my topper (I also keep a hi lift in the back) I only had 1/2” of rake left. I complained with Toyota and my dealer about there cargo capacities being complete BS but they told me it was within spec. With a full tank of gas on the stock leafs I was nose high.

As for the taco lean I never had had it with the stock suspension when I wasn’t in the truck. I am sure it was there with me in the truck and a full tank of gas but when we measured before the change it was even on both sides. We did install the trim packer on the driver side tough and both my leafs were marked +.

Overall the Dakars are stiffer but not uncomfortable. I was going to remove the 3rd leaf but I will be towing a trailer to AK this spring and I carry camping gear all summer long. With the topper the Dakars are fine. I also went with a 10ply tire at the same time and I have no regrets about ride. I think it rides way better then stock.

 

Had top spacers on my stock setup, I see what you're saying though, didn't think of it.

 

If anyone can pass along the P/N(s) for OME polyurethane bushings for 2nd gen Dakar leafs it will be greatly appreciated.

 

the ones that come in them or the ones you have to add ?

 

The yellow polyurethane ones from OME

 

You talking about the eye bushings or the leaf isolators that go between the leafs ?

 

eye bushings

 

OME doesn't supply poly bushings for the Dakars , I think you can buy some through Wheelers

 

Here

 

they dont make a set like these for their CS047R springs? Is it only for their landcruiser and 1st gen springs that they have these poly bushings available?

 

Check my link above

 

yep, I saw those from Wheelers. Thanks, but wanted the OME set to replace the front and backs.

 

K , but OME doesn't supply a poly bushing set for the Dakars as far as I know

If they did you would find the Part Numbers here



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

 

thanks QZ. the P/N is OMESB108. I'll give ARB a call on Monday

 

and those are poly bushings and not the ones they use in the fronts ?