Old man emu lift?

Good to know. Anyone else have opinions in a diff drop / carrier bearing bearing drop kits? Did you do it? Did you not do it?

 

Likewise, over 10k miles on the same setup. Still kicking strong after plenty of abuse. Block in the rear did surprisingly well despite loading up my bed with a rack, RTT, and gear. Still want to upgrade the leafs but i'll do it when these fail.

 

Diff drop for all. Carrier bearing drop varies from truck to truck. It’s 2 bolts that are easy to get to. Install all your shit, give it a week or 2 to settle then see if you have driveline vibes at take off.

 

lookin good! 612 up front? what size tire?

 

Yup 612’s. Tires are 295/70/18 Wildpeaks

 

Finally got things dialed in today.
612 up front
Nitrochargers with Icon RXT leafs in the rear
SPC UCA's
285/75/18

very happy with alignment nimbers and drives great.

Sitting about 1/2" nose high right now. Once I put the topper back on come winter I imagine i will be sagging even more. May get coachbuilder shackles to supplement.

have you all seen the fronts settle over time? If so, by how much?

 

honestly... that's what I'll probably do

 

I'm thinking of possibly swapping my Toytec setup for the OME 613s and Dakar leafs. How does everyone like the feel of the OME?

Current setup is Toytec Alumas up front set at 3" with Toytec shackles in the rear at 1.5" with C4 Overland front bumper, Warn EVO 12s, Rigid 30" SAE light bar, and Rigid 360 series 6" lights and Go Fast Camper on order.

 

What sliders are those? They look good and seem to sit close to the body.

 

RCI! nice and snug

 

I like the ride. Been about a year and a half and I cant feel any change since first installed.

 

pics? What are you hoping to accomplish with the change?

 

I'll take a pic today and post.

I'd like a little more lift in the front, maybe I can adjust my coils up a bit. However, the rear sagged a bit yesterday when I had 15 bags of mulch which was about 300 lbs. I'll also have a Rigd mega fit tire swing with a 35 mounted.

 

Here ya go

 

Wheel and tire setup in that pic?

 

Wheels are the 2021 Trail Edition wheels that will be for sale as soon as my Method Roost's decide to show up.
Tires are 285/75/18 Duratracs, which will probably be switched out for the new Mickey Thompson baja boss A/Ts in 305/70/18.

 

Well, C4 Overland bumper has been ordered...

 

Do NOT go 613's unless you want a 4.5"+ lift in front.

 

yeah, I've read about your horror story. May just keep the setup I have and do some type of progressive leaf pack. I've got a few months to decide.

 

Why not get the 612's? I have the 614's on now & they've settled to a 3.75" lift w/my heavy bumper & winch.

 

I may do that. How much weight you think you have in the front. I think I'm around 250 lbs.

 

Roughly 270lbs.

 

Does the stabilizer bar link need to be extended or stabilizer bar need a drop as well when doing this lift?

 

Man that looks perfect. I love that bumper. Sweet Range next to it too.

IMO you don't need to change your setup unless those shocks are worn.

 

Thanks, it's slowly coming together. Yeah, that Rover just sits there, it's tragic really....lol

 

Bump

 

Awesome truck I have the same DC and just installed the 612 OME. I was wondering if you installed UCA if so what brand?

 

Just installed the OME 612 with the Dakar leaf springs and I'm pretty sure I got a solid 3inchs in the front. I left the UCA's stock, thinking I could get a solid alignment out of it.

Currently, I'm sitting at... Truck pulls to the right.
Camber: L+.3 R+.3
Caster: L+1.6 R+2.1
Toe: L+.12 R+.12

And Picture of the truck, currently stock wheels and tires.
Plan on grabbing some 1.25inch wheel spacers and 295/70/18 Wildpeaks in the next week.



Curious, if others are able to get good alignment numbers with stock UCAs?