jgpoirier
Adventurer
I gotta watch this thread. I have a KTM and Im looking for something to haul it around too!Actually, I want a family adventure rig and have my eye on a Tacoma.
Which bike do you have? Honestly, IMO, best purchase I ever made.
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Which bike do you have? Honestly, IMO, best purchase I ever made.
jgpoirier
Adventurer
Right on, that's wicked. I ride a 450 EXC mostly just enduro type trails.
brianjwilson
Some sort of lost...
If you had the 3 leaf plus overload spring pack, you probably gained 2.25" or 2.5" in back.
Beware that the OME shocks (that are supposedly designed to work with Dakar leafs) are too short for those leaf springs. The springs will support much more droop than the shocks will. The shocks are your limiting factor, and don't leave a lot of room for down travel before they top out. Just be aware of it so you don't tear the shocks apart by over extension.
Beware that the OME shocks (that are supposedly designed to work with Dakar leafs) are too short for those leaf springs. The springs will support much more droop than the shocks will. The shocks are your limiting factor, and don't leave a lot of room for down travel before they top out. Just be aware of it so you don't tear the shocks apart by over extension.
jgpoirier
Adventurer
No I have the standard light duty kit, so nothing extra into the leaf packs. The above picture of the stance only has the rears installed and OEM still in the front. Will post a new stance picture tonight.
jgpoirier
Adventurer
Replaced my upper ball joints tonight. Noticed during my hours spent under the truck that the drivers side boot was cracked. Feel way better about having new ones.
Also ordered new wheels and tires tonight. Picking them up in two days. Can't wait!
Finally final ride height photo. Just for reference on the difference I've added to other photo of the rears installed.
Before
After with the whole OME kit installed
Also ordered new wheels and tires tonight. Picking them up in two days. Can't wait!
Finally final ride height photo. Just for reference on the difference I've added to other photo of the rears installed.
Before
After with the whole OME kit installed
ginger_taco03
Observer
Hi from Edmonton… very nice taco you got. If you are interested in sliders and bumpers,bed rack. I'm slowly starting my own fab shop called Backcountry Customs and will focus mainly on armour for toyotas.
Cheers , Gabriel
Cheers , Gabriel
jgpoirier
Adventurer
I am definitely interested in sliders. Bumpers wise are you mostly focusing on tube bumpers or are you also dabbling in plate bumpers?
ginger_taco03
Observer
I can do plate bumper, tube bumper and hybrid plate/tube. Mine is hybrid
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jgpoirier
Adventurer
Thanks man! Alignment always happens immediately after install for me. I've swapped suspension on my cars so much, that with my laser alignment method, I can usually get it within about .5 degree of spec. At least on the camber and toe, that way I feel comfortable driving across the city to my buddies rack.
jgpoirier
Adventurer
My thoughts, honestly I'll probably go with an ARB bumper on the front. Love the style and the versatility. For the rear would be cool to talk to you about a plate bumper with dual swing out. I have needs haha...
jgpoirier
Adventurer
After three long evenings wiring the truck after work, I finally have all five light bars installed, and my blue sea systems 12cct fuse block. I love the quality of the OTRATTW ConturaV switches, they feel and look awesome. Tomorrow my girlfriend and I are heading to the mountains for the day so I'll have to take some pictures. Next is to decide whether I go for a fridge or rtt for my last major mod for this year.