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How to install a Old Man Emu Lift on Tacoma Video

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Low Range Off-Road, Mar 27, 2017.

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  1. Mar 27, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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    Low Range Off-Road

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    Here is the Video for the installation of a Old Man Emu Lift Kit

    Components List:
    • 2887 - Old Man Emu Coil Spring (Free Height 400mm | Spring Rate 590lbs)
    • 90021 - Front Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Struts x2
    • CS047R - Rear Old Man Emu Leaf Springs x2
    • 60091 - Rear Old Man Emu Nitrocharger Sport Shocks x2
    • OMEU53A - Old Man Emu Leaf Spring U-Bolts x4
    • FK29 - Old Man Emu Rear Drive Shaft Spacer Kit
    • OMESB108 - Old Man Emu Leaf Spring Bushing Kit x2
    • OME95PF5 - Old Man Emu 5mm Trim Packer x1
    • TAC-SP-SM-05+
    • OMETAC16LKSB

    Link to Complete Kit:
    http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/toyota...


    Before and After Height Measurements:

    Stock Height Front : 34-7/8” Rear : 36-3/4"

    Lift Height Front : 37-7/8” (+3”) Rear : 39-1/4” (+2-1/2”)

    W/ 32.7” Tires Front : 38-7/8” (+4”) Rear : 40-1/4” (+3-1/2)

    Front to Rear Comparison: 1-1/2” Higher in the Rear

    Tire Size: 285/70R17 BFGoodrich KO2

    Wheel Specs: Method NV 305 Matte Black - 17x8.5 - Back Space 4.75”
     
    Last edited: Mar 29, 2017
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  2. Mar 27, 2017 at 4:41 PM
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    Great video, thanks for putting together. I hopefully will be purchasing this kit by years end.
     
    StORmTrooperLV, Mar 27, 2017
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  3. Mar 27, 2017 at 4:44 PM
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    Is it necessary to loosen the alignment cam bolts? I've been looking at install tutorials and haven't seen most ppl do that. Just wondering, that's all.
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2017 at 4:49 PM
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    No you don't have to.
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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    It makes it easier to get the strut assembly out and in if you do,but still can be done without loosening the lower cam bolts.
     
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  6. Mar 27, 2017 at 5:02 PM
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    Great video! I'm going to be installing this setup in the next week or 2. :D
     
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  7. Mar 27, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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    Thank you
     
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  8. Mar 28, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    awesome !
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    Wow, that's great. Beats the heck out of reading the instructions and figuring out what exactly to do. Thanks for posting.
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2017 at 12:55 PM
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    Let us know how that goes, I'm planning to purchase this kit myself maybe during the summer and wanna hear some real reviews of its ride handling.
     
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  11. Mar 28, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    Wish this was out on Sunday morning when I installed mine!
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2017 at 1:25 PM
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    Mine did not come with directions!
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2017 at 1:26 PM
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    I've riden in a 2016 with this setup on 886 coils and the 9000 shocks (stiffer than the 90021). it rode a little stiff but still felt good to me. Takimg the ride is what sold me on this lift setup.
     
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  14. Mar 28, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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    I've installed a lift without loosening the LCA and also a lift with loosening the LCA. Loosening the LCA makes the process SO MUCH EASIER. As long as you use a sharpie to mark your alignment tabs, you'll have no problem getting your truck drive-able again to take it to get an alignment.
     
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  15. Mar 28, 2017 at 1:43 PM
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    Nice. This might be the setup I'm going with sometime in the near future. These guys act like they know what they're doing.
     
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    GREAT video. This makes the process so much easier for dummies like me. :drunk:
     
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  17. Mar 29, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    Just added Part 2. Thanks for all your views. Hopefully this helps everyone out.
     
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  18. Mar 31, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    Wish i would have seen this before I did my install. Had some nasty rear driver lean after installing the dakar leafs. Went to this video and saw the part about leaving the shackle bolts loose untill u jump and bounce the rear under weight, then torque down.

    I found out my shackles were kinda binding and sticking, causing the driver rear to stick down. After I did this, it's perfect stance and the steering wheel is even back centered.

    Thanks for the video guys. :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Apr 3, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    You are welcome glad to hear it was an easy fix!
     
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  20. Apr 3, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Do it. It's a great set up and install if very straight forward.
     
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