Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Liar! I don't know why the high angle boots are only the outer. Boot slide time since you're going to have to replace that anyway.

 

Yup my clamps are just too small. I also just noticed that the Passenger side axle starts about a 1/2-1 inch closer to the wheel, meaning for a steeper angle.

 

couldnt for the boot slide mod. could cut the band on the small side of the cv boot pull it down to where u desire and re clamp it with either a clamp ring or a cheap version would be to use a hose clamp. In my head, it should work but in realality it might be different

Has any one done this before?

 

I wonder where they get the High Angle Inner CV Boot.

 

I was wondering if you guys could offer some suspension opinions. I've got a 2009 AC TRD OR with a 2" preload spacer up front and what I believe is a 1.5" AAL in the back.







Ive spent hours surfing Tacoma world and can't seem to find consistent answers.

First, does a 2" pre-load spacer lift the front over two inches due to the force of the loaded coil?

Second, I'm looking to ditch the spacers and put new coils and possibly shocks in the front.

To keep the same ~2" height in the front, should I use:

Stock shocks / OME 884

Bilstein 5100 @ 0 / OME 884

or Nitrochargers / OME 884

I've got no plans to put a bull bar / trail armor / winch in the front. Also don't mind having a bit of a rake.

Third, any comments on the rear leaf setup? Is there any advantage to going 5100s or OME shocks in the rear?

Plans are to replace all four LCA bushings / cam bolts come spring. (Front two are seized solid) Then shocks/coils, and wheels/tires. (Procomp 7005 with Duratracs) Trying to nail everything down so I can start making some purchases. Just in need of some guidance.

Also have 265/75/16s right now and measurements from wheel center to fender:

FD: 22 5/8"
FP: 22 3/4"
RD: 23 3/4"
RP: 23 3/4"

However, Im parked on quite the forward slope.

 

Um..something weird is going on with those leafsprings

 

What looks off?

 

Looks like the ubolts were either overtightened bending the plate under the axle or tightened unevenly causing the plate to rotate.

 

agreed, not good!

should use new u-bolts too

 

This

There should be approx equal threads showing from the U bolts

 

I have a question what's the difference between ome nitrogen powered sport shocks and the nitrogen powered regular shocks there's a $100 difference in price but what's the difference anybody use both and notice a difference?

 

I believe the sport shocks are a little stiffer

 

The more I check out those All Pro Expo's, the more I like them. Anyone with thoughts on them? Or better price breaks for them somewhere?

 

Bigger, better quality=more expensive.

 

Wrong thread

 

Sorry Oz - you mentioned them before, but you are correct.

 

Haha , I'm just busting your balls

 

I pm'd them in hopes of a deal. As for the Dakar's, its boiling down to money. The expos are cheaper as is vs the Dakar's and AAL come out to more money

 

has anyone used the 13mm spacer kit? its advertised to raise the front end 3/4"-7/8" I'm just wondering what it actually gives.

The dakars gave me 4" in rear & the 885's gave me 3" in front, no steel up front. I'm looking to raise the front almost another inch to even it out.

 

4wd, your CV angles would be complete shit at 4". I suggest take a leaf out the ass.