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Eibachs and Dakars ride height?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Sheepdog, Jun 17, 2014.

  1. Jun 17, 2014 at 6:56 AM
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    Sheepdog

    Sheepdog [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I've searched and searched for the answer to my question but haven't found it. So here I go...

    I am running eibachs/5100s up front on my 02 Xtra cab. I have the original stock shocks and leafs in the rear with a set of Beefed lift shackles. The leafs are so old and worn out that even with the shackles, the truck has a hard bro lean. So here's my question pertaining to the OME Dakars:

    Will the dakars ALONE give me a level ride height or will it have some rake to it since I am running eibachs/5100s up front? If I use the lift shackles I have in addition to the Dakars, will it be too much lift for the rear for a level ride height/slight rake? Or should I get a factory length set of shackles to use with the new springs?
     
  2. Jun 17, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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    anybody?
     
  3. Jun 17, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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    The Dakars will lift the rear end about 2"-2.25", so depending on how the front is sitting, you might need to go back to stock height shackles.

    I'd recommend new bushings in either case, and you will definitely need longer shocks and rear brake line. has everything you need.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2014 at 7:07 AM
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    Sheepdog

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    That's kinda what I figured. I just have a hard time wanting to swap out my nice fabricated shackles for the shitty stock ones. When I order my leaf packs, I am going to get new bushings, brake line, and the Longer PBV bracket. But I'm wanting to get the shock relocation kit from BAMF to do at the same time, if he ever gets it done... We're like 6 months past the date he said it would be ready by... I think I'll be doing a ubolt flip kit and use some 12"fox shocks with the whole setup.
     

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