New OME Dakar Leaf Pack Review

I searched but couldn't find an answer...will the Toyota OEM bushings, both front and rear, work in the EL095R OME springs?

 

They may be able to. It would be best to measure. The spring eye on the Dakars (per ARB's site) spec out at 40mm's however there have been some inconsistencies that I have seen.

 

Would you mind some stats info?
Rim and tire size?
How many threads showing above the collar. Passengers and drivers side.
Final ride comfort.
Appreciated

 

Where will you be ordering the add on from?

 

Perfect, thanks. I did end up using the OEM bushings and everything is fine so far, mind you I only have enough KMs on it to get it to the tire and alignment shop. If anyone else searches or asks it is possible and I'll update if there is any issues down the road.

 

@artesho

 

17x9
285/70/17

About 9 threads on the drivers side
8-8.5 threads in the passenger side

I love the ride! I do a lot of highway driving each day and usually go off-road about 2-3 times a month. This suspension setup has been worth its weight in gold. I'm very happy I decided to spend a little extra on suspension as it really soaks up the bumps.

I've attached some pics of the thread count on each side.

 

That's sick. Seeing your truck made the choice an easy one. Appreciate you taking the time to send me your setup info.

 

I got a 2015 TRD Pro, just installed the EL095R this past weekend and JBA HD UCAs. I'm pretty level with a ARE CX-Series cap and sliders. Not sure how the numbers are gonna be when it settles but as of now got ~2.5" in the rear with the EL095Rs and 1" in the front just from JBA HD UCAs. It rides great! No more "Pro Squat" which i hated! Kinda wished i got the EL096R. Since our B6112s are adjustable, i can add a few notches to level it out if i do go with an AAL in the future. Unfortunately i dont have a good side shot of it right now. Going to get my alignment done nxt week.

 

Finally got my 95s installed! They look great and they drive smooth even when empty. Haven't loaded it yet so not sure if they will slouch at all. But usually I have 50 -100lbs max back there and it's my DD so opted for the light duty. Might add a leaf down the road if necessary. Thanks Headstrong!

 

Truck looks great! How's the ride quality? I got the 95s too this weekend but haven't installed them. BTW DCLBFTMFW

 

Ride quality is good man. Smooth driving, going over bad bumps it's a little stiff but that was expected. Running 5100s all around with ome 885 coils

Another pic...

 

I like

I have Kings in the front and Foxes(for now/replaced with Kings soon) in the rear.

 

Finally had a chance to install my EL095R's today. During the install I noticed that the brake lines and e-brake lines were limiting the droop. So much so that I couldn't bolt it onto the bracket until I lowered it onto the ground. Are these normally replaced during install?


Final product. Got my rake back!

 

Yes should get longer lines.

 

Yes, you should get longer brake lines. In the meantime, you can release the brake line at the bracket that attached to the axle to reduce some of that tension. I can actually see the bracket in your pic BTW.

Also, if you could somehow bend down the e-brake bracket that attaches to the leaf retainer bolt, then you could release some of that tension as well.

 

Is this solely for 2016+? I asked headstrong and extended lines werent needed for my 2014 with Dakar pack

 

I'm not sure about a 2016. I just based my suggestions on the picture showing a lot of tension on both brake line and parking brake cable.

I have a 2005 with the CS047R leaf spring pack and

$74 D29XL Old Man Emu Dakar Extra Leaf Spring

D29XL add-a-leaf and Bilstein extended B110 shocks (all from Marie) and needed longer brake lines. While I waited for those lines, I released the brake line tension by unbolting the bracket mount and changing to a longer bolt and a ton of washers as spacers. Also added a temporary ghetto axle limit strap to make sure the stock brake lines don't get pulled and the shocks don't bottom out.

 

I actually found a pic of the stacked washers on the brake line bracket:

 

Hmm I was already on the fence about getting some new lines. I'll try to post pics after installing my pack