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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by BassMaster06, Nov 1, 2012.

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  1. Dec 15, 2012 at 11:27 PM
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    4WD

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    Any longer coil for lift (within reason of course) is going to give a better ride than a preloaded type lift, I was rolling on stock coils with the 5100's at highest setting until recently, I mean the ride before was tolerable but now with longer/heavier coils the ride is awesome with little to no preload..
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2012 at 6:34 AM
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    Complete OME suspension with Dakar leaf pack. Clarion touch screen Sport hood Tri fold Tonneau cover
    I had coil spacers and blocks on the stock suspension when I got the truck and it was horrible. Every little bump would almost tear the wheel out of your hands. When I installed the ome lift it is still stiffer than a stock truck but it feels more like a truck. I also took off my swaybar when I put on the lift and I don't plan on putting it back on. The suspension is stiff enough that I don't have any body roll and in my opinion it rides like a truck should.
     
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  3. Dec 16, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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    Just installed everything yesterday. Ome 885's with billies at all 4 corners, and progressive AAL and tsb springs. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1355675950.614982.jpg

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  4. Dec 16, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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    OME 885x coils with OME 9000 shocks, OME N182 rear shocks with AAL for TSB, LC UCA, 17x9 Moto Metal 909, 265x70 General Grabber AT2, hard Leer Tonneau cover (in fall & winter) Bestop Supertop (in spring & summer), Andres Devil Horns, WeatherTech FloorLiners (front & back), Air Lift RideControl air bags, ECGS bushing mod, Tom Wood's double cardan driveshaft, Matt123 skid plate, avid light bar, Rampage 22" LED light bar
    Here's mine.
    OME 885x with OME nitro 9000 on front. OME Ni82 with Toytec AAL and TSB on the back.
    Love the ride.

    2012-11-17 09.43.41.jpg
    2012-11-17 10.02.43.jpg
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2012 at 10:14 AM
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    lodi781

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    lodi781 Alexander Supertramp

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    Before...
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    after...

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    The front has settled a little bit, so it's not exactly even like it is in these pictures...I have the 885x's with a full dakar leaf pack in the rear.
     
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  6. Dec 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    Here's mine.

    886's up front without a winch.

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    SMKYTXN, Dec 16, 2012
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  7. Dec 16, 2012 at 2:08 PM
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    Diggin those rims...Nice PC on those...Like the color
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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    Pioneer HU & door speakers, Alpine type R, Kicker dx1000.1, OME 883 lift, Wheelers 2" AAL, custom mesh grille, smoked LED taillights, LED light bar, Raptor exhaust dumped before axle, custom fabbed roll bar/light bar mount
    Anybody running the OME setup in the front with stock UCA's (first gen) and NOT have any alignment problems? I'd rather not have to dish out the money for aftermarket UCAs if I dont have to, considering they're going to be more expensive than the actual lift. Also, anybody running stock brake lines?
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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    Your questions about UCAs and brake lines will be determined by what coils you get and what leaf pack or aal or whatever you get. More details will help people answer.
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    Front: 90004 shocks w/ 883 coils
    Rear: OME dakar leaf pack (~2 1/4" lift) w/ toytec extended rear shocks.
    My question: Is anyone running this setup or something similar and NOT had any issues with the alignment (UCA's) or rear brake cables?
     
    davidjmay, Dec 16, 2012
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  11. Dec 17, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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    People that get new UCA's are looking for a more perfect alignment, or an alignment that would otherwise not be possible with the stock set up. They are recommended but you can get away with not getting them - just don't expect to get a perfect alignment. The extended brake lines are also not necessary, but they are recommended. If you offroad your truck, or expect your rear suspension to be flexing a generous amount, they are a good idea....better safe than sorry. :cheers:
     
    BassMaster06, Dec 17, 2012
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  12. Dec 18, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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    3" OME lift 885s & Dakars riding on 33" KM2s
    I've got the 2nd Gen version of that. 885s & Dakars that got me 3" front & rear. Still running stock UCAs & brake lines. Castor is not quite in spec but it doesn't affect tire wear & I have no high speed wander or bump steer.
    I believe on the 1st Gens you need to do a brake proportioning valve relocate. JLee sells them or make your own.
     
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  13. Dec 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM
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    husky liners, undercover tonneau, ome 885's, 2" aal, 265/75/16 duratracs.
    I got my old man emu lift installed this weekend will get some pics up.
    No issues with the install about 3 hours for the front and 2 for the rear.
    Love the ride its better than stock not squishy anymore.
    I installed the 885's, and rear 2" aal. Toytec sent me the sport shocks front and rear. No vibrations and no problems with alignment on stock uca's.
    Also had my duratrac 265/75/16's installed.

    Very happy with the setup should be this way from the factory IMHO.

    I measured every step from ground to bottom of fender.......

    Before - FD 34 1/4" FP 34 3/4"
    RD 36" RP 36"

    After Lift - FD 36 1/2" FP 36 3/4"
    RD 38 3/4" RP 38 3/4"

    Tires - FD 37 1/4 FP 37 1/2"
    RD 39 1/2" RP 39 1/2"
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2012 at 9:11 AM
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  15. Dec 18, 2012 at 9:15 AM
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  16. Dec 18, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    There's quite a few pics of my rig on TW. This one hasn't made it to a bunch of threads tho:

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  17. Dec 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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  18. Dec 18, 2012 at 10:07 AM
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    davidjmay

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    Do you have any wobble at highway speeds? (65+ ?) Also, could you elaborate on the brake proportioning valve a little bit? I've never heard of that in all the research that I've been doing. Thanks in advance
     
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  19. Dec 18, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    I can drive no hands at 75 MPH.
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  20. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:46 PM
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    Thanks for the info! So no vibrations, nothing? With stock UCA's?
     
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