Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

No, coils were included in that price... Here is what I paid for everything.



I pieced my components together because Low Range couldn't sub for 887 springs.

And I just checked, Low Range is still offering free shipping on ARB/OME products... May be worth checking them out.

 

Here's what I ordered from HS.
OME Nitrocharger sport front struts part # 90021
OME Nitrocharger sport rear shocks part # 60091
OME trim packer part # 95pf5
OME Dakar leaf packs
Maxtrac extended length u-bolts
Bushings and sleeves for shackle side of leaf pack
OME carrier bearing drop bracket
3-degree axle shims x 2
Center pin head lengtheners x 2
$1030.XX OTD

I added 23” SS Kevlar reinforced rear brake lines, which brought me to $1089.XX OTD.

 

No coils ^

 

I have them already.

 

Thanks yall

 

Interesting how it shows the 90000 front struts in the description yet the sku indicates the older shocks which are cheaper. Just thought I'd point that out. Also did you get the OME ubolts (they are coated black)? This doesn't matter to the us, but for the company it means saving them some money hence allowing them to discount things further.

 

Yeah, I thought the same thing about the front shocks. I ordered based on the sku because I wanted the older shocks. I was a little upset when 90000s were shipped to me, since I wanted the softer shock. Low Range's customer service was really good about swapping them out. They tried getting me the N140s but couldn't. So they sent me out a set of the 90021s instead, at no additional cost.

They (or ARB) also sent me the wrong rears (60000s) and Low Range was quick to correct that as well.

And yes, they were OME u-bolts. Not sure I follow as to how that saves Low Range any money though.

 

You gotta run spacers on these rims for the 285/75s? Ill be picking up a set of these and prob throw on that size tire just dont want spacers.

 

The ubolts was more of an example, it obviously wouldn't be a lot the comp would save but everything adds up.
As a retailer you could buy the OME branded unbolts and resale them or you could work with a manufacturer directly and have them made to the same spec and buy in bulk. That's how they would save, they would pay less for the ubolts yet sale them for the same price and include those in the kit vs the OME branded ones.

 

I will be getting Nitros and Dakars which will net maybe a tad over 2 inches of lift. My shackles look to be in fine shape, so foregoing greaseable shackles likely wouldn't affect anything?..

I have spacers so alignment should be doable wihtout UCAs..

Am I basically going to need just extended rear brake lines, an exhaust hanger, new U-bolts, and extended bumpstops? I'm trying to cut through all the BS and figure out what I do and don't need. Some of the options just seem overkill and money-leeching.

 

You'll get more than 2" out of Dakars especially on an unloaded truck

Is your truck 1st Gen or 2nd Gen ?

 

EDIT: You might also want to check out the 1st-gen specific thread on OME, might help clarify some issues and eliminate confusion with 2nd gen applcations.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/old-man-emu-setups-on-1st-gen.141055/page-104#post-10517691

You need the exhaust hanger if you don't cut your pipe. The leafs will hit it.
The extended brake line is highly recommended. When you do the install, you will see how far your rear axle droops, and if you aren't careful, you will stretch the stock rubber line. I found I needed it with a 1.5 Wheelers pack. Others debated this. But at full droop passenger side, the stock line was at its limit. I am not willing to risk brake damage/failure in the middle of nowhere on a simple ditch or stream crossing. ADDED BONUS: this is also a perfomance upgrade: stainless lines won't bulge under braking pressure.
U bolts, always
Extended bumptops, what? Not unless the compressed length of the shocks is longer than the leafs when fully compressed. I have not heard this being on issue wiht this setup, but I may be ignorant. I ran this way in Utah over all kinds of terrain with a decent load in the bed and a cap and never had a probem without them.
Greaseble shackles: nice to have, not necessary.

You also need a BPV relocate bracket: this attaches to the rear axle and adjusts the whight of the brake proportioning valve rod, which compensates for a loaded bed, and helps make sure you don't wear out your front brakes or warp your rotors becuse the system is beign fooled by the lift. You can see my homemade aluminum one in the shot below, which worked fine, but I installed a BAMF after this because I needed more height with the Dakars than the Wheelers.

 

1st gen Xtra cab with a camper shell + gear.

Hadn't heard of BPV relocate before.. as for the bumpstops I read that the shocks would compress all the way before hitting the stock bumps which would damage/destroy them (Not sure if this pertained to the front or the rear shocks or both.)

 

1. Standard 1st gen stuff, 2nd gens don't have this system. That's why I linked you to the 1st gen OME thread.
2. What was the source of this bumpstop/shock information?

 

1. I appreciate the info. That other thread seemed to get mostly "here are some pics of my lift" traffic, whereas this one seems to be question after question and almost all of them are being answered by a dedicated team of experts that tirelessly patrol the thread to share the light that is their knowledge that's why I posted here anyway
2. I believe it was somewhere on TW, I'll try to track it down.

 

1. Refer to my sig
2. Thanks.

 

Talking with marie now and finalizing a cart......so do i ask for axle shims too? or wait and see if i get vibes

 

I'm not running spacers. I don't have any issues in regards to needing spacers. I do have a little rub on the inner fender plastic, but just need to do more trimming or take the mud flaps off.

 

Dude he has a 1st gen. Some stuff is a little different.

 

I have a question about the Dakar leaf pack. I was watching an install video on YouTube and the guy cut the center bolt off right at the nut stating it needed to be done to fit the stock bump stops. It appeared there was plenty of room in the hollowed out area for the bolt and the nut. I don't want to take a grinder toy brand new leaf packs unless necessary. I plan to install Saturday morning. Any other advice?