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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by 4Wheelin4Banger, Jan 15, 2013.

  1. Mar 15, 2015 at 6:38 PM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    Yep
     
  2. Mar 17, 2015 at 2:41 PM
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    guys i need you help and clarfication,

    I am getting ready install my OME lift real soon. I was double checking to see if everything came in and was not missing. this came in my rear strut box 60091, i just wanted to know how to properly set this up the instructions were not that clear to me. This is my first time so this is why i dont know the obvious.

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  3. Mar 17, 2015 at 3:26 PM
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    Yes sir
    I'm sure this has been answered (but theres 315 pages currently...), I'm wondering about the UCA's after 3 inches of lift and whether I'll be aligned properly or if I'm going to have to replace them or if it's just different for everyone, also about the top plate spacer to get to full 3 inches, is the top plate spacer bad if I want to go off roading cause I know that spacer lifts are not good for off roading but I am getting coils and all new shocks
     
  4. Mar 17, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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    if you put on a little top plate spacer (1/2" or less) just space out your bumpstops a bit - say 3/8"
     
  5. Mar 17, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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    bjmoose Bullwinkle J. Moose

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    Just remember, if you're doing this:
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    Also do this:

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    If you can get a billet spacer instead of a stack of washers, so much the better. :cool:
     
  6. Mar 17, 2015 at 3:45 PM
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    Or get Superbumps
     
  7. Mar 17, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    bjmoose Bullwinkle J. Moose

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    The nice thing about a small top plate is it gives you just a little more downtravel, which is nice when going over speedbumps and freeway expansion joints.

    You may have to tweak the upper control arm/ spring interference though. I'm having to do that.

    Or just go with 885s without a top plate. 2.5" lift, stock UCA, more downtravel, no top plate, no worries. ;-)

    (Says the guy who got "lift height fever" and put 885s on a regular cab at the last minute ;-) )


    Pay your money, take your chances.
     
  8. Mar 17, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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    Yes sir
    Just front super bumps right? Or would rear be good too?
     
  9. Mar 17, 2015 at 4:10 PM
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    Guess I should have looked for directions on that bag instead of ripping it open and guessing at how it was to be installed. For my 2013 it should have been done as shown on the left. I put my locator (part to the left in your picture) under the mount instead of above it, doubt it really matters though.
     
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  10. Mar 17, 2015 at 5:16 PM
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    My OME kit arrived and I am getting ready to install the 886 (heavy) kit with new leaf springs, etc. but after reading a few threads it seems like I may need UCAs.

    Extra Weight: ARB bumper and a winch, Pelfrybilt IFS/MID skids, RCI rock sliders, Rear bumper is line-x'd and I frequently haul dirt bikes in the bed, plus related gear.

    Do I need longer brake lines or UCAs?
    Also is this spacer for the "taco lean" included and if not should I get this before have the front installed?
     
  11. Mar 17, 2015 at 6:06 PM
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    Finally got it done.

    885's with sport shocks all around, and dakars in the rear. Very happy with it so far. Have the slightest of vibes at about 10 to 15 km but nothing too bad. Will probably try the axle shims in the future to see if it helps. Thanks everyone for the info. :cheers:





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  12. Mar 17, 2015 at 6:57 PM
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    Truck looks sweet! Worth missing the meet for :p
     
  13. Mar 17, 2015 at 7:02 PM
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    what if they have nothing printed?

    correction: i appears that i have both (-) following an arrow <-
    which would look like this <- -
    so can i assume i have both negative?
     
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  14. Mar 17, 2015 at 7:11 PM
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    The only problem is they would be way to short to use now that the truck is lifted. Good thinking though, thanks.
    Would you recommend a sale price? Front coilovers assembled and rear shocks with 15000 miles.

    Also, I got the truck aligned after installing the OME lift with top plate spacers, (no UCAs). Are my tires going to wear correctly or will I still need to eventually install UCAs? All of these values are in the green on the print out.

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  15. Mar 18, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    I extended my brake lines all the way around prior to lifting but I'm pretty sure you can droop the rear suspension all the way and the stock brake lines will suffice.

    Some people get away with running stock UCAs but the general consensus is to get aftermarket UCAs to ensure proper alignment specs.

    The taco lean fix piece is called a trim packer and yes you want it as part of the assembly prior to installing.
     
  16. Mar 19, 2015 at 2:34 AM
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  17. Mar 19, 2015 at 8:57 AM
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    Same here. Finally installed tc ucas yesterday.
     
  18. Mar 19, 2015 at 9:27 AM
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    tacodane The Slow But Getting Somewhere Build

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    I agree. My truck pulls the right pretty bad
     
  19. Mar 19, 2015 at 9:32 AM
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    I didn't say I wouldn't do it just that you might be able to get away with it :D TC UCAs FTW!
     
  20. Mar 19, 2015 at 9:40 AM
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    Get slot of those symptoms
    Lol
     
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