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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. Mar 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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    I thought the same thing. What symbol did your springs have on them? My drivers side was positive (+) while passenger was in spec (O). Is your lean noticeable to the untrained eye? Or is it fairly obvious?

    Check out post #8 in this thread.
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/126213-ome-dakar-leaf-pack-install-help.html

    *Edit:
    It references 2nd gens, but I assume its the same for 1st too.
     
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  2. Mar 8, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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    I've got two o's. My left rear measures 25in from center of hub and my right rear measures 25.5in. Not terrible but unexpected

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  3. Mar 8, 2015 at 5:36 PM
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    Where did you get your kit from?
     
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  4. Mar 8, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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  5. Mar 8, 2015 at 7:50 PM
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    I'd give them a call and see if that is how they generally build their kits. I ordered mine from Toytec and it came with individual springs for each side.
     
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    I'm not sure what you're referring to here...? There is nothing wrong with my leaf springs, just the taco lean mentioned above.
     
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    There is nothing wrong with them. However OME has separate leafs for each side. You have 2 passenger side springs. The drivers side spring has a slightly higher spring rate to account for all the extra weight on the drivers side
     
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    Hmmmm, well they have the different a and b endings in part numbers to distinguish which side they are for. I thought the O and the + meant if they were at spec or higher. Shouldn't the a side have more lift than b anyways due to higher spring rate?
     
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  9. Mar 10, 2015 at 9:23 PM
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    1. Guys! Are the Dakar's without AAL similar in feel to the OEM leafs?

    2. I have OEM springs with an AAL now. Was wondering if I'll have close to the same ride feel if I use the dakars with AAL?
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    Didn't feel crazy different to me...
     
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  11. Mar 10, 2015 at 9:32 PM
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    I had OEM with aal, now have Dakars with aal. The ride is similar, I got like 4-5inches of lift. Ride is similar- but can hold tons of weight obviously. The rear end feels a bit stiffer (because it's so much stronger) and has loads more flex than my other setup. I'd lift a rear tire all the time if I had to flex, now all 4 stay on the ground. Doesn't feel worse, I can guarantee that- I'm stoked on my setup.
     
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    Mine feels nice and soft but then again I have a lot of weight.
     
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  13. Mar 11, 2015 at 4:39 PM
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    I have a question before i do my lift this weekend. Do i need to bleed my brakes in order to put the new extended brake line on? Thanks! :eek:
     
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  14. Mar 11, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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    You bleed the rear brakes after you install the new one. Start with the rear passenger then driver rear. No need to do the front.
     
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    Stuff and things that make it better.
    Don't forget the BPV one also ;)
     
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    Okay so i bleed the brakes after i install the new extended brake line? Thanks Delta :)
     
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    Got that didnt forget it lol :D
     
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    Yeah, no need to do it before. When you undo the top brake line shove a shaved down golf tee to stop the flow of brake fluid out of the line. Then you don't have to bleed the brakes as long.
     
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    Smart thinking on the golf tee :thumbsup:
     
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    Okay thanks for the tip lol But in the mean time got my new wheels and tires put on! 285's fit with the crappy spacer lift i have! :D

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    After:
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