1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: How long does an AAL last? Pro comp 3" lift? 5100 vs 5125 Zone Off-Road Bracket lift? 2016 Taco Off-road 4x4 6-9" lift - Parts list Help Roadmaster Active Suspension... For the Vertically Challenged

Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4Wheelin4Banger, Jan 15, 2013.

Page 363 of 626
  1. Aug 4, 2015 at 7:35 AM
    #7241
    Detective_Dan

    #7241
    Detective_Dan "Place original and witty user title here"

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2009
    Member:
    #27235
    Messages:
    4,525
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Colorado Springs
    Vehicle:
    2014 DCSB Beast / 2016 Yamaha FZ-07
    Pelfreybilt Front Plate Bumper, Brute Force Fab High Clearance Rear Bumper, Pelfreybilt Sliders, OME 886/Dakars, SCS F5's, 33" Ko2's, Cobra 75WXST/3' Firestik, oil catch can, aero turbine 2525, rear differential breather extension, bedmat, weathertech digital fit front/rear, BHLM, custom shiftknob (made by me),
    I don't think you'll have a bro lean problem. I had my 100lb lab mix and me (165) in the bed with my dakars and even jumping up and down it barely moved an inch. Dakars give a good rake
     
    Detective_Dan, Aug 4, 2015
    #7241
  2. Aug 4, 2015 at 7:38 AM
    #7242
    Trent_G

    #7242
    Trent_G Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2015
    Member:
    #154287
    Messages:
    402
    Gender:
    Male
    Central Oregon
    I have 887 in the front, Dakars in the rear. Just put on a canopy and it made no noticeable difference. Rides like a dream.
     
    Trent_G, Aug 4, 2015
    #7242
  3. Aug 4, 2015 at 9:08 AM
    #7243
    123erinnc

    #7243
    123erinnc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    Member:
    #124898
    Messages:
    198
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erinn
    Lake Arrowhead, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 TRD
    Weathertech, Wet Okoles, OME 887, Nitrochargers, LR UCA...
    Awesome thanks guys. Will post before and after pics :cool:
     
    123erinnc, Aug 4, 2015
    #7243
  4. Aug 7, 2015 at 8:41 PM
    #7244
    JWROSE4

    #7244
    JWROSE4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2015
    Member:
    #158640
    Messages:
    1,768
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jonny
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCSB SR5 4X4
    Work In Progress
    How is the ride now with the bumper and the 886....and did you lose any lift? This is exactly what I am planning on ordering very soon.
     
    JWROSE4, Aug 7, 2015
    #7244
  5. Aug 7, 2015 at 9:54 PM
    #7245
    Detective_Dan

    #7245
    Detective_Dan "Place original and witty user title here"

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2009
    Member:
    #27235
    Messages:
    4,525
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Colorado Springs
    Vehicle:
    2014 DCSB Beast / 2016 Yamaha FZ-07
    Pelfreybilt Front Plate Bumper, Brute Force Fab High Clearance Rear Bumper, Pelfreybilt Sliders, OME 886/Dakars, SCS F5's, 33" Ko2's, Cobra 75WXST/3' Firestik, oil catch can, aero turbine 2525, rear differential breather extension, bedmat, weathertech digital fit front/rear, BHLM, custom shiftknob (made by me),
    I'm not gonna lie, it's rough compared to stock. But not horrible and Colorado roads are terrible anyways. If you can deal with a stiff ride, get the 886's. I didn't lose any lift with the bumper
     
    Detective_Dan, Aug 7, 2015
    #7245
  6. Aug 7, 2015 at 9:55 PM
    #7246
    Detective_Dan

    #7246
    Detective_Dan "Place original and witty user title here"

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2009
    Member:
    #27235
    Messages:
    4,525
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Colorado Springs
    Vehicle:
    2014 DCSB Beast / 2016 Yamaha FZ-07
    Pelfreybilt Front Plate Bumper, Brute Force Fab High Clearance Rear Bumper, Pelfreybilt Sliders, OME 886/Dakars, SCS F5's, 33" Ko2's, Cobra 75WXST/3' Firestik, oil catch can, aero turbine 2525, rear differential breather extension, bedmat, weathertech digital fit front/rear, BHLM, custom shiftknob (made by me),
    The springs do need to settle though so they might soften up a bit
     
    Detective_Dan, Aug 7, 2015
    #7246
  7. Aug 8, 2015 at 5:47 AM
    #7247
    YOTA LOVER

    #7247
    YOTA LOVER Stay Calm, and Fire For Effect

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2012
    Member:
    #82814
    Messages:
    4,165
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    NH
    Vehicle:
    2011 MGM Tacoma DCLB SR5
    A slew of pricey stuff my wife hates me for.
    I lost some lift on my 886s when I installed an AP bumper and skid. Threw in a 1/4" top plate spacer and got it all back. Springs were stiff enough I decided to sway bar delete. About 40k on them and still loving it.
     
    YOTA LOVER, Aug 8, 2015
    #7247
  8. Aug 8, 2015 at 5:58 AM
    #7248
    ManBeast

    #7248
    ManBeast Well Feared Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2015
    Member:
    #156641
    Messages:
    6,239
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    Orange Park FL
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCLB:TOTALED-> 2014 4R TRAIL
    Hey guys, just doing some research for the future, if i went with a 3 inch lift whats the biggest size tires i could accomadate? I plan on dakars in rear, still not sure what id like up front, id prefer to one day have a legit plate bumper. I would like to have 33 inch tires... is it possible
     
    ManBeast, Aug 8, 2015
    #7248
  9. Aug 8, 2015 at 6:30 AM
    #7249
    YOTA LOVER

    #7249
    YOTA LOVER Stay Calm, and Fire For Effect

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2012
    Member:
    #82814
    Messages:
    4,165
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    NH
    Vehicle:
    2011 MGM Tacoma DCLB SR5
    A slew of pricey stuff my wife hates me for.
    I was rubbing w/ 32"x10" until I installed LR UCAs and cheated the top of the spindle forward a little bit. I'm looking to relocate the forward cab mount and bash the bodywork to hopefully move into the 33-34" range. I can't lose clearance at full stuff, so new fenders are probably unavoidable at that point.

    You can get 33" in there, just gotta do all the clearance work.
     
    YOTA LOVER, Aug 8, 2015
    #7249
  10. Aug 8, 2015 at 7:35 AM
    #7250
    Detective_Dan

    #7250
    Detective_Dan "Place original and witty user title here"

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2009
    Member:
    #27235
    Messages:
    4,525
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Colorado Springs
    Vehicle:
    2014 DCSB Beast / 2016 Yamaha FZ-07
    Pelfreybilt Front Plate Bumper, Brute Force Fab High Clearance Rear Bumper, Pelfreybilt Sliders, OME 886/Dakars, SCS F5's, 33" Ko2's, Cobra 75WXST/3' Firestik, oil catch can, aero turbine 2525, rear differential breather extension, bedmat, weathertech digital fit front/rear, BHLM, custom shiftknob (made by me),
    I also sway bar deleted. I'll see in a month or so when the springs settle how she rides
     
    Detective_Dan, Aug 8, 2015
    #7250
  11. Aug 8, 2015 at 9:20 AM
    #7251
    JWROSE4

    #7251
    JWROSE4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2015
    Member:
    #158640
    Messages:
    1,768
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jonny
    Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCSB SR5 4X4
    Work In Progress
    Thanks to both of you. Just the info i have been waiting to hear.
     
    JWROSE4, Aug 8, 2015
    #7251
    Detective_Dan likes this.
  12. Aug 8, 2015 at 9:47 AM
    #7252
    WheelInTheSky

    #7252
    WheelInTheSky Ramblin' Man

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2015
    Member:
    #150086
    Messages:
    5,204
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    G
    Jackson Hole
    Vehicle:
    02 XtraCab 4x4 SR5-speed
    First of 7 packages arrived this morning from Headstrong. Extremely excited to put my new suspension on.

    Big ups to Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road , @YotaDan at Wheelers, and Micah @Downsouth Motorsports ! All were prompt in getting back to me and provided me with exceptional customer service. I am sure I will be doing business with you all in the future as these lovely little trucks just never seem quite complete;)

    I also owe a debt of gratitude to all the great folk that have shared their knowledge with us on TW and helped me to make my decision re. suspension! Many thanks for answering my questions guys:thumbsup:

    Pics to come..
     
    WheelInTheSky, Aug 8, 2015
    #7252
    ManBeast and 123erinnc like this.
  13. Aug 8, 2015 at 10:31 AM
    #7253
    frizbal

    #7253
    frizbal Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2014
    Member:
    #130850
    Messages:
    1,366
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sean
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Off-Road
    One good local wheeling trip is all it took to upgrade eh haha
     
    frizbal, Aug 8, 2015
    #7253
  14. Aug 8, 2015 at 10:32 AM
    #7254
    WheelInTheSky

    #7254
    WheelInTheSky Ramblin' Man

    Joined:
    Mar 4, 2015
    Member:
    #150086
    Messages:
    5,204
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    G
    Jackson Hole
    Vehicle:
    02 XtraCab 4x4 SR5-speed


    Sort of.. I broke a rear shock in Cali and had been looking into what to do about it. At first I considered just getting some Nitros in the rear and waiting to do the rest of the kit later but I figured what the hell, I'll save some money and do it all now! In hindsight goin wheelin with the broken shock maybe wasn't the brightest thing to do...
     
    WheelInTheSky, Aug 8, 2015
    #7254
  15. Aug 8, 2015 at 10:33 AM
    #7255
    Kyitty

    #7255
    Kyitty Mr. Beard

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149179
    Messages:
    9,586
    Gender:
    Male
    Bozeman, MT
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tacoma DCLB Better Than TRD
    See Build Page
    Just put 887's on my Tacoma after recommendations to go that way from numerous folks here in TW.


    Michelin LTX M/S 2 265/70/16 tires.

    With the 887's I think I got a little less than 3" up front. Also replaced my UCA's with Light Racing UCA's. I ordered my complete kit from Headstrong Off-road and it included everything needed. My truck still has a little bit of forward rake so far as I can tell. Granted there's no weight on the rear end!

    OME Nitrocharger Sport Shocks Front & Rear
    Full Dakar Leaf Pack (replacement not AAL)
    887 Springs up Front
    Light Racing UCA's
     
    Kyitty, Aug 8, 2015
    #7255
    123erinnc[QUOTED] and ManBeast like this.
  16. Aug 8, 2015 at 12:19 PM
    #7256
    123erinnc

    #7256
    123erinnc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    Member:
    #124898
    Messages:
    198
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erinn
    Lake Arrowhead, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 TRD
    Weathertech, Wet Okoles, OME 887, Nitrochargers, LR UCA...
    You're truck is looking tough. I'm definitely gonna go with the 887's. @Kyitty
     
    123erinnc, Aug 8, 2015
    #7256
    Kyitty likes this.
  17. Aug 8, 2015 at 12:36 PM
    #7257
    Kyitty

    #7257
    Kyitty Mr. Beard

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2015
    Member:
    #149179
    Messages:
    9,586
    Gender:
    Male
    Bozeman, MT
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tacoma DCLB Better Than TRD
    See Build Page
    Thanks.

    Consider your UCAs. Lifting over 2"-2.5" makes things more difficult to align with the stock UCAs I'm told. That's why I upgraded mine. Shop got me aligned just fine that way.

    Edit: BTW this is anecdotal as I never tested and measured but I think my turning radius is tighter with the UCAs. Not positive but I think I may get more wheel turn.
     
    Kyitty, Aug 8, 2015
    #7257
    123erinnc[QUOTED] likes this.
  18. Aug 8, 2015 at 12:44 PM
    #7258
    123erinnc

    #7258
    123erinnc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    Member:
    #124898
    Messages:
    198
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erinn
    Lake Arrowhead, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 TRD
    Weathertech, Wet Okoles, OME 887, Nitrochargers, LR UCA...
    Thanks for the advice, I'm definitely going with Light Racing UCA's. I'm very fortunate and just so happen to live about 15 minutes from Headstrong Offroad. Spoke to Marie and they have everything waiting for me. Now I'm just waiting to get released from work so I can go pick up the goodies. @Kyitty
    :bananadance:
     
    123erinnc, Aug 8, 2015
    #7258
    Kyitty likes this.
  19. Aug 8, 2015 at 1:08 PM
    #7259
    ManBeast

    #7259
    ManBeast Well Feared Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2015
    Member:
    #156641
    Messages:
    6,239
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zach
    Orange Park FL
    Vehicle:
    2015 DCLB:TOTALED-> 2014 4R TRAIL
    Well i also have a dclb so studying your trucks should assist me in a decision as far as looks are concerned
     
    ManBeast, Aug 8, 2015
    #7259
    Kyitty likes this.
  20. Aug 8, 2015 at 1:15 PM
    #7260
    123erinnc

    #7260
    123erinnc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2014
    Member:
    #124898
    Messages:
    198
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Erinn
    Lake Arrowhead, CA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Double Cab Long Bed 4x4 TRD
    Weathertech, Wet Okoles, OME 887, Nitrochargers, LR UCA...
    Will definitely post pics before and after
     
    123erinnc, Aug 8, 2015
    #7260
    Kyitty likes this.
Page 363 of 626
To Top