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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

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

  1. Jul 20, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    What would be the best way to stuff it. I don't really have anything to crawl up on at the moment.
     
  2. Jul 20, 2016 at 10:41 AM
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    Ok. How do I solve this? New Uca's?would rather not run spacers but if I must...
     
  3. Jul 20, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Put it on jacks, take out your strut assembly, reconnect your knuckle to lca, put a jack under tire and turn lock to lock at all the appropriate heights.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:04 AM
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    Hmm ok. Spacers, uca or change tire?
     
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  5. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    Or get a rim with smaller back space
     
  6. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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    Hmm. I like my current stock wheels, would hate to have to go aftermarket. All these issues with lifting are making me regret doing it :goingcrazy:.
     
  7. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    Mine was that close when I had stock wheels, I cycled the whole thing and they did not touch. (265x75x16 KO2s)
     
  8. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:15 AM
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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    It's a can of worms. Wait til you start eating CVs :D
     
  9. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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    You should be fine, go give it a test to put yourself at ease and enjoy the lift!:cheers:
     
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  10. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    easier said then done! It has been driving fine, but haven't put it through the motions yet.
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    I don't think you are going to rub with 265s, that's what I'm running with same set up and I've had em stuffed every which way no problem
     
  12. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    maybe go back to my 245/75 dunflops :facepalm:
     
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  13. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    ever do any airing down?
     
  14. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:19 AM
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    Yes...Not sure that affects width of top of tire much tho, probably only footprint. Down around 20psi
     
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    I don't think I can get a finger in mine tho, like I said, close but no rub
     
  18. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    That's why I use OBO... :boink:
     
  19. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:22 AM
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    i can fit a finger but it is on an angle...
     
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  20. Jul 20, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    lol i'm starting to feel like I cant even give em away!
     
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