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OME Dakar vs. All Pro vs. Deaver vs. Alcan

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TXTaco13, Jul 30, 2015.

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Which leaf pack offers the best all around performance?

  1. OME Dakar

    111 vote(s)
    43.2%

  2. Deaver

    94 vote(s)
    36.6%

  3. All Pro

    34 vote(s)
    13.2%

  4. Alcan

    18 vote(s)
    7.0%
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  1. Sep 24, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    Bilstein 5125 with 12" travel will work

    Shocks - $160
    Ruff Stuff Swap kit - $220
    Chevy leaf springs - $100 or less for a pair
    Ford Shock Towers - $40
    If you can weld or know someone that can then it's not that bad. But cost looking at 450+
     
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  3. Sep 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM
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    So those of us that already have 5100s would need to purchase the 5125s.
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2017 at 1:34 PM
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    Bump, bump.....
    Anyone get an Alcan pack lately?
    @opteron. @tacoma guy

    How are your custom packs holding up after 2 years?
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2017 at 10:54 PM
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    which ones did you end up getting?
     
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  6. Jul 19, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    Dakaar. Love them. Only reason I didn't go custom was I didn't want to wait.
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2017 at 1:42 AM
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    I have Alcans, at just a year old right now. I have a shackle flip, with 6 inch shackle and my pack is 2inch lift,1/2 inch longer than standard plus 200lbs.
    They ride well, flex really well but dont hold much for a load. I have wheelers bumps and about 1 inch between my bump and frame.



    If I were to do it again (and still may) Id look into a spring under setup.
     
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  8. Aug 3, 2017 at 2:09 AM
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    I'm gathering the bits for the 63" swap, about got your thread on it about memorized, but didn't see anything on the ford towers, which do I need? (front/back year/model) And where do I stick them?
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2017 at 4:18 AM
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    Wow great info geekhouse23 . I was going with Dakars till I read the wheeler link you provided, I'll call them today . Again thanks for the posts .
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2017 at 4:24 AM
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    I picked up a used set of allpro expos for my 15 a while ago. have been happy with them. I carry some weight, armor, tools, etc, and a RTT when I camp. no squat, and decent flex.



     
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  11. Aug 3, 2017 at 4:28 AM
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    I put the ome dakars on my 01' and couldn't be happier. They are a little stiff but they are 10x better than an old worn out set of springs. They do good when i haul hay and firewood also.
     
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  12. Aug 3, 2017 at 4:32 AM
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    Nice write up. How much were your deavers installed if you don't mind me asking and where is he located. Might be a good reason to take a day or two and drive down:).
     
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  13. Aug 3, 2017 at 5:07 AM
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    no problem! it was all @Timbo89 's idea lol I was just the guinea pig as always :D
     
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    Sometimes it's good to be a test case, sometimes you end up as 'Patient 0' :rofl:

    If I'm cross referencing these threads right, looks like I can run a 12" 5125 with the stock towers depending on the wheel and tire I'm running, or should I just go full bore and do the Ford towers and 14" 5125s?

    I should be able to get most of everything I need from the local upull minus the billies and the mount kits. Any reason you didn't just chop the front leaf mounts out of the chevy?
     
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  17. Aug 3, 2017 at 6:52 AM
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    I don't believe you can run 12" with stock towers. I had 12" with the BAMF Shock towers which is the most you can with those. Honestly go all the way and do Ford towers with 14 inchers

    I honestly didn't even think about getting the front leaf mounts out of the chevy. The place I got the leaf springs actually pulled em for me for $100 for both and the thought didn't cross my mind lol
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    @YotaLife - “spring under setup”?
     
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    @jacksost90 - I also do animal feed or firewood 3-4 times a year in my long bed. Was contemplating the Dakar Heavy but a very helpful TW member told me since 95% of my driving is with no load and I’m planning to get airbags anyway, that I should get the Dakar Medium.
     
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    Ive had OME HD Dakars for 30,000 miles and their pretty damn good especially since i'm fully loaded 100% of the time.
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    26269246_330962227400071_8651376770638938112_n.jpg
     
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