Old Man Emu setups on 1st gens

I do have problems doing most things.
I can not use my left hand, for much.
Therefore, I use my left upper appendage the best I can.
I'm not nimble or fast, or patient for that matter. And, I swear a lot, because of it.

 

I definitely took my time with the rears. I didn't need to remove any of the brake lines other than the one that needed replacing. I used some lazy-man ingenuity and made it all work. Having 3 jacks definitely helped.

Side note: I may need upper control arms. I'm going to hit up the alignment shop and see what happens. Also my sway bar end links may need replacing. I coated the frame as well while I was down there.

 

Follow factory torque specs. The only exception would be ARB Greasable Shackles or some other aftermarket item specifically calling for their own torque value. Everything else in the OME kit is factory torque specs. SNUG everything up but do not torque to spec until the truck is resting on the ground on its own weight.

Your system for the u-bolts... that's a new one. Haven't heard that before.

 

Looks great! How is the full lock turning with those wheels?

 

Highly recommend upper control arms. I went and tried out some flexy spots after I installed the lift and the upper control arms were contacting the spring coils. I gained the extra clearance I wanted between the springs and upper control arms and the alignment came out just about perfect

 

Which did you go with?

 

My bad, I went with the JBA'S

 

Cool thank you. Been looking at those and TC

 

These aren't bad either. Totally happy with SPC.

 

I liked the way the JBA'S have the 3 grease fittings on them for regular service

 

That's convenient. Can't find them on Wheelers. I'll check again.

 

The tires are 235/85R16. No previous problems.
Stuffed, I haven't had the opportunity, yet. Considering my tire choice, I'll run the stock UCAs, unless there's an alignment issue.

 

Yeah that backspace on those wheels is no bueno for me. They look sharp, but the OCD just wouldn't let me accept the rubbing at lock and how close it was coming to the steering knuckle. Not my pic but you get the idea.



Moving to the SPCs (or any aftermarket UCA I imagine) will help. Stock 1st Gen Taco/3rdGen T4R wheels would be even better. I think @BartMaster1234 may still be running those same wheels. He had SPCs but I believe those have been swapped out.

 

Yeah that's how close mine are. I don't like it.

 

I have the TRD OR 3rd Gen wheels and the SPC UCA's. They don't rub the UCA's but they will rub the frame at full lock.

 

and here I thought you dropped those wheels into the bay already...

 

@01x4
Never assume. LOL.
I got the 882 coils and no AAL.

I plan a winch. Just at this point in time, I like the stock look.
I may go with the hidden winch mount.

 

I splurged and went with Total Chaos. I read they were the OG makers of stock length UCA's and were laughed at by other companies saying no one would buy stock length UCA's. Plus they're a few cities away from me.

 

So I got my stuff finished up after wrenching on it for over a week due to the guys at 4wp sending me the wrong bushings for the Dakar leaf pack they sent me. I had recieved the EL122 leaf pack which, according to ARB is the new dakar leaf pack that just came out for our trucks. I had to order the SB122 bushing for this leaf pack, not the sb87 or sb89 that comes with the cs whatever it is older dakar leaf pack.

Anyways, I ended up with about 3 inches of lift front and rear, and about 1/2” higher in the rear. I went with the 882 coils in the front because it’s the 500# spring just a little taller to get that extra lift in the front over the 881’s. The jump from stock suspension to the OME kit is huge, and a little stiff IMO. i’ve only driven it 18 miles since installing because I need to get it aligned, but i threw my 3 old tires and rims in the bed to help it settle because i don’t have sandbags at my house. Hopefully she will sit level when she’s all settled in.

One more concern, on down travel does anyone also have the shock bottom out first? I think that’s gonna be an issue for me. might have to buy some limiting straps for the rear and possibly the front too. i’m taking it to the mechanic for dif seal replacement and see what he says, same with the alignment shop. just curious if anyone else has that problem, or maybe it’s something to do with the new leaf pack? it looks quite a bit different than the old one, gonna have to dig deeper on what the differences are.

So all the new parts I got were:
Toyo Open Country AT3’s 285/75r16
Method 305 16”
Camburg UCA’s
OME Nitrochargers all around
882 springs

 

I checked the specs on those wheels, and that's what I'm looking for with that tire size. My questions for you are: do you have a picture showing how much they stick out passed the fender flare? And did you do anything to prevent rubbing?