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Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

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

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  1. Nov 4, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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    spiralout462

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  2. Nov 4, 2016 at 11:56 AM
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  3. Nov 4, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    Replace stock rear leaf packs with old man emu 2.5 inch20161104_105621.jpg 20161104_105659.jpg Leaf packs. raised the front 5100s to 2.5
     
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  4. Nov 5, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    Hey all

    Just to tell I installed the complete kit OLD MAN EMU 2 years ago.
    I've read on the forum this brand is one of the best for efficiency and durability for off road conditions.

    And (no luck ??) the 2 rear shocks have already broken (the upper stem)

    I regret have spent my money for that
    Won't purchase again this brand. NO RELIABLE.
     
    henrilepuf, Nov 5, 2016
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  5. Nov 6, 2016 at 10:28 AM
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    JKO1998

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  6. Nov 6, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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    Lol I was thinking the same thing!
     
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  7. Nov 6, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    pics of the broken shocks ??
     
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  8. Nov 6, 2016 at 4:54 PM
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    Twinkie0311 Mall crawling like a boss

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    More details? How did you use your truck and how rough did you ride them?
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2016 at 5:22 PM
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    henrilepuf

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    I use my truck 25 % on asphalt roads (bad apshalt), and 75% on unpaved roads. Muddy if rain, and dusty when dry, but you can ride at 60 - 70 mph.

    The way I ride, or road conditions are not the problem.

    The problem is that those OME shocks are expansive and not reliable.

    I've used a lot of trucks on very severe road conditions for 30 years, with stock suspensions, and never seen that.

    When I hear Toyota tacoma is a great truck, I agree 100 %,
    when I read BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires are the best on mud, I agree
    but OME shocks are not a good choice for me.
     
    henrilepuf, Nov 6, 2016
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  10. Nov 6, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    Just wondering since both broke at the stem, did you torque them to a spec?
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2016 at 6:43 AM
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    Negative.
    I weld them, and they broke again after 10 months...

    Now, I purchased Bilstein
     
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  12. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:16 AM
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    i received my springs yesterday why does one have a + and other have () on it?

    20161111_140010.jpg
     
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  13. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Basically its how in spec they are. + goes on drivers side to combat the taco lean.
     
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  14. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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    + is slightly over spec; () is on spec; and a - is slightly under. Use the heavier one on the drive side. They always ship one heavier one lighter which will help with the Tacoma lean.
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Not always the case.
     
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  16. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    thanks
     
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  17. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:30 PM
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    Stuff...
    Dumb question guys...
    I'm about to run the 60091 shocks in my rear with a all pro expedition pack. Unloaded it gives me 4" plus 150lbs it drops it about a inch. Should I get shock extenders?
     
    RigginsTaco, Nov 11, 2016
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  18. Nov 12, 2016 at 4:36 AM
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    Juforrest Dumb!

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    No, get longer shocks.
     
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    Ditto on this, if you don't want to drop too much coin, I went with the 5125s and I'm real happy, they have a stem version if you get that you won't need adapter.
     
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