Old Man Emu: Questions, Answers & Pictures

Does ome make rear shocks for 3-4inches?

 

Not sure. @HeadStrong Off-Road can tell you that info for sure.

 

Yeah I'll contact them. But I think bilisteins are the only one that has 3-4" of lift under $500, correct me if I'm wrong

 

That's about right. I think you can get the basic icon rear shock that's good for 3" for around $350.

 

Yeah looks like 5100s it is... my truck is the definition of Frankenstein!

 

A lot of them are. Use what works for you.

 

I was told by my shop this week that the Dakars are going to get inserts to combat squeaks. Problem is they are still a couple months out before availability. Anyone else heard about this. (I sure hope this isn't posted like 100 posts back)

Either way, my shop is going to put inserts in when they install next week.

 

I don't know about 100 posts back, but I've read/heard this previously. Implementation timeline was non-specific.

 

Hi all.

My lower bushings on the 9000 coilovers are trashed (05-16 Tacoma). Anyone know where to find replacements?

I have been searching, but only find replacement bushings for the leaf-packs and not the coilovers.

Thank you.

 

BP51s all around, Dakkars with extra leaf,Allpro UCAs, Wheelers +4" brake lines.

 

Call the parts dept at ARB in Auburn, Wa. If they can't get them, no one can!

 

It's like driving by the massive Showgirls sign on 1st Ave. I feel compelled to empty my wallet when I see your suspension setup.

 

Called them up and are shipping replacements! ARB Customer Service hasn't let me down yet.

 

PM Sent!

 

I need a little coil help here. I have a 2006 access cab and will be going with an OME kit with LR UCA's and Dakars from Headstrong. I have no additional front weight and want a basically level truck and a 3" lift. Considering the bed will have bars and a 100lb RTT, are the 885's or 887's my best bet to keep the front end just about level? I'm ok with a slightly nose down stance, but I REALLY don't want the front end higher once the coils are settled in. Thanks for the help y'all!

 

I would go 885s with the dakars. You might not get 3" but the level should be right with a little bit of rake.

 

Working on PM now!

 

Helped installed lift on my buddy’s 2011 OR this past Saturday. Impressed with Head Strong Offroad’s assembly of the front struts, top hats were clocked correctly for an easy install.

Old stance - His new 265/75/16 Falken’s on 16x8 -10 Level 8 MK6 wheels were indeed too aggressive for stock suspension.









Parts – from Head Strong Offroad
-OME 885’s
-Bilstein 5100’s (0 perch)
-Head Strong ¼” top plate (driver side)
-Deaver AAL
-2.5* shim

Didn’t install
-Carrier drop
-Rear Brake line bracket







New stance





Will get it aligned shortly and confirm if the OEM UCA's will deem acceptable or not. He has reported it rides great and is pleased with the look.

Question to those out there with similar setups with the Deaver AAL... if we were to remove the overload, what amount of drop should we expect? He may want to get it to sit with less rake. - Thank you

 

The drop would be the thickness of the overload.

 

Thanks, that is my thought too. But thought maybe it did provide some suspension/lift to the leaf pack