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Thoughts on Old man emu?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Tacobeast4x4, Jan 16, 2018.

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  1. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:09 AM
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    Hi everyone,
    Just a general question about suspension on the Tacoma; does anybody have anyone or know of anyone that has old man emu suspension in their truck?
    I’d like to upgrade my suspension but not willing to pay a lot to have my truck ride smoother
     
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  2. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:19 AM
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    I have had the ome kit and it's nice. Little lift and handles rough roads slightly better. "Smoother" no. It makes the truck ride a little rougher actually. But it's give and take. I really liked the rear it can handle more weight and stopped me from smashing into my bump stops all the damn time. Have the Dakar leaf pack
     
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  3. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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    Probably the most popular full suspension lift system on this site.

    Define “pay a lot”. OME full set ups are quite pricey.
     
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  4. Jan 16, 2018 at 8:41 AM
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    Search will find the answers. Lots have OME on their rigs. I have the OME light duty dakar pack, with Bilstien 5100 shocks.
     
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  6. Jan 16, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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    Alongside emu, I’ve checked with ICON and Bilstein...I don’t wanna spend a whole lot of money for suspension since the truck’s gonna be 10 yrs old in June but been drivin for 7 yrs with just shy of 140k miles.
    What would y’all recommend for the price and reliability cause I live in WNY and the roads out here are horrendous even though I do my best to avoid potholes and whatnot.
     
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  7. Jan 16, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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    OME and Toytec are very popular on this site. Both are very good choices imo. Either would do great
     
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  8. Jan 16, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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  12. Jan 16, 2018 at 10:24 AM
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    Full one kit here with Dakars. Love it! Feels and drives like a truck ought to. Handle's whatever I've thrown at it great. Had it on there for 6 years.
     
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    Then wtf are we going to do every day?
     
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    Again define your budget. Suspension lifts and especially upgrades are going to be costly. An OME set up with UCAs and Dakars are going to run about $1,800 for just parts.

    Also I think its sad you feel your Tacoma is too old at only 10 years old.
     
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    and messing with Chad.
     
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