OME MT64 Old Man Emu Suspension w/ UCA (Part #2135K) + Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops -- Installation & Review...by Van Solo

[suremang]

Did you install a diff drop? Is it required at all?

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[Van Solo]

Did you install a diff drop? Is it required at all?

Not Required
Old Man Emu designed the Trailhunter Suspension so they know

 

[Van Solo]

Fuel consumption after lift!

 

[3rdRunner]

Very nice!

 

[Striker53]

Alright, since we all had so many questions that went unanswered I decided to get to those myself.

Old Man Emu kit number 2135K by ARB
Included parts are as follows as seen in the image below:

• FK134 Brake Line Spacer Kit 1
• FK137 Sway Bar Spacer Kit Rear 1
• MT64601052 MT64 Shock Absorbers Rear 2
• 3344 Coil Springs Rear 2
• MT64996013 MT64 Coilover Struts Front 2
• UCA0037 Upper Control Arms 2 (with ABS spacer brackets)

Now this 2135K kit comes preset at 3" Front and 2" Rear lift

For the installation I opted to go with Kal Tire Shawnessy in Calgary, Alberta for a few reasons, the first being I knew a few folks at the location and felt comfortable with all of it.

Kiran is one of the assistant Managers and Darcy is a Technician with a lot of passion for work like this..

So lets us begin with the installation.

And the original parts video with Old Man Emu MT64 Kit 2135K

Before:

After:

Remaining Parts:

After passenger side on the ground Axel angle.

Total time 4 Hours labour + Alignment. Great work Darcy!
(Remember this vehicle is coated in Krown Rust Proofing here in Calgary, Alberta so everything remains rust free and protected and easy to work on)

Now I have driven a bit on these before we head back to the shop to lift it up and check those questions off.

Ride Quality: Better than stock in many ways and we are running 285/70R17 Wrapped in Open Country AT3 C-Ply set at 37 PSI.

1. Sitting higher feels better
2. Speed Bumps, are much smoother
3. Driving off curbs, So much smoother
4. Calgary Roads, in general smoother less Stiff
5. Turns, No issue at all (Body Roll)
6. Speed, No difference at all

Axel Angles are looking good and zero vibrations 0-125Km (Just have not exceeded 125Km yet)

Back to the shop in the AM to get those final images and references some asked me about.

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Old Man Emu MT64 3"/2"
Blackhorn Off Road Wheels 17x8.5 6.1397 ET25
Toyo Open Country AT3 285/70R17 C-Ply

Thank you. I have been looking at this kit for awhile now. Have an Off Road Premium hybrid and would love a more comfortable ride. And the lift is a bonus. Dirt roads and the odd trails.

 

[Striker53]

Thank you. I have been looking at this kit for awhile now. Have an Off Road Premium hybrid and would love a more comfortable ride. And the lift is a bonus. Dirt roads and the odd trails.

 

[Armbender]

I read that you said no differential is required, what about rear sway bar links?

 

[Van Solo]

I read that you said no differential is required, what about rear sway bar links?

As it says Rear way link extensions included in the kit

 

[Armbender]

As it says Rear way link extensions included in the kit

my apologies. I see it now

 

[Van Solo]

Image added!

 

[Rodo94]

Worth the upgrade for road cracks and average potholes?

 

[Van Solo]

Worth the upgrade for road cracks and average potholes?

Overalk a better smoother ride, in every way!

 

[CorvinoTRDPRO]

How do you find the xpel on headlights at night?

 

[Van Solo]

How do you find the xpel on headlights at night?

No issues at all, it’s the lightest smoke they have!

 

[CorvinoTRDPRO]

Awesome.

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