FJ62 - Old Man Emu Installation - Detailed Steps (2 Viewers)

[MoaByte]

This is a 33" diameter tire on a OME medium weight front springs. It's stuffed on a twisty camber section of the trail. The tread is rubbing. Bump stop is just contacting the saddle. I'm thinking I need extended bump stops. Anybody done this?

 

[FlyingPlumr]

My personal opinion those tires are flat out too large . That’s just my opinion to each their own .

 

[MoaByte]

My personal opinion those tires are flat out too large . That’s just my opinion to each their own .

Lol, no, they aren't to big. Or too small. They work well except when stuffing the front. They ride better and much better in the sand and loose stuff then the KO 33's (31.5") they replaced.

 

[dbleon]

Little rub makes the BBQ tasty

 

[pawnthatdude]

It would have been hard to notice since the leaf below blocked most of the crack from view. But that also held it up!

 

[cps432]

It would have been hard to notice since the leaf below blocked most of the crack from view. But that also held it up!

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That’s scary. I had a leaf pin hanger that was bent and rubbing on the leaf itself. It almost wore completely through before I got it fixed. The axle would have fallen off the truck if it had given out on me.

 

[GMNY]

Some more pics of the ol’ truck on the alignment rack.

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What are the tire size and wheel size?

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Loveeee how yor rig looks...love the wheels + tires too!!! fantastic. Hows the new leafs holding up? Whats biggest driving differences?? thanks

 

[AdventureYeti]

What are the tire size and wheel size?

Hi. Falken Wildpeaks AT3W at around 32” overall.

 

[AdventureYeti]

Loveeee how yor rig looks...love the wheels + tires too!!! fantastic. Hows the new leafs holding up? Whats biggest driving differences?? thanks

Thanks! Rig was awesome while it lasted. The new setup made the cruiser feel much more stable on road and a beast in the dirt. Had a offer from across the pond I couldn’t refuse and sadly let her go last year. Onto the next project!

 

[WSOPgold2012]

Thanks! Rig was awesome while it lasted. The new setup made the cruiser feel much more stable on road and a beast in the dirt. Had a offer from across the pond I couldn’t refuse and sadly let her go last year. Onto the next project!

DO you remember whcih OME leaves you used front + back? Heavy/Heavy? or?

 

[AdventureYeti]

DO you remember whcih OME leaves you used front + back? Heavy/Heavy? or?

The lighter set, heavy would have been far too stiff for my setup even with the safari bumper.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

The lighter set, heavy would have been far too stiff for my setup even with the safari bumper.

Thanks bunch. Didnt notice you had a custom bumper. Trying to dial in what ill be needing from owners that have the set up. This helps. ty

 

[AdventureYeti]

Thanks bunch. Didnt notice you had a custom bumper. Trying to dial in what ill be needing from owners that have the set up. This helps. ty

No problem, this is how the truck sat before it was sold.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

No problem, this is how the truck sat before it was sold.

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ahhhhh....such a great looking rig!! you gotta miss it :/

 

[WSOPgold2012]

The lighter set, heavy would have been far too stiff for my setup even with the safari bumper.

lil shocked the lighter OMEs were fine with that bumper..that has to be heavy. im adding a TT Aluminum bumper which will obv ne lighter than yours...and was leaning towrds medium/medium

 

[MoaByte]

lil shocked the lighter OMEs were fine with that bumper..that has to be heavy. im adding a TT Aluminum bumper which will obv ne lighter than yours...and was leaning towrds medium/medium

You couldn't go wrong with medium/heavy. Considering your long-range tank and spare tire on a swing out.

 

[WSOPgold2012]

You couldn't go wrong with medium/heavy. Considering your long-range tank and spare tire on a swing out.

I dnt have a long range tank...you making predictions? lololol

 

[SakeBom]

You couldn't go wrong with medium/heavy. Considering your long-range tank and spare tire on a swing out.

@MoaByte & @WSOPgold2012 I'm new to the LC game, but trying to level up the '87 60 I just picked up.

I've had OME setup before but not on a wagon. Since I'm gonna do the ARB front bumper/winch & spare tire swing as well (much like @AdventureYeti setup above) -- would a medium/heavy be a smarter setup than a medium/medium?

In my experience, heavy leafs always produced too stiff of a ride for the extra 200lbs rating tradeoff.

Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[MoaByte]

I'm wondering if going heavy/extra heavy and taking a few springs out and saving them for later would be the best idea. This way you get the lift and ride quality and when you break in the springs and they settle, and you add more weight, you can add the leaves back in as needed. The money saved in shipping and the value of the spare would set you ahead.