I Ruined @DirtLifestyle 's Unstoppable Land Cruiser Build- Watch Before Lifting Your OffRoad Truck

Its fun working on. Tour own ride ive done the majority of stufd on my f80. You can learn anything on the internet

The rear panhard is an easy fix. Pick up a Delta lift bracket for it. It's an easy bolt-on.

The yellow offset bushings up front are junk. You are better off setting the caster with aftermarket radius arms (like those from Delta), or by adding drop brackets to lower the radius arm mounting points.

No parts problems aren’t a usual occurrence for mechanics or technicians. Before u start work on any vehicle, the mech / tech usually checks the product list for the correct amount of parts in a particular kit. Until the mech/tech has verified with their own brain that all parts are there , they wouldn’t start the install, and usually would recommend changing all components that are high wear items during the install of a kit

I didn’t know why my cruiser has a lean after putting on an OME lift. Had no idea there was an A and B spring. I was about to install spacers to level it.

Thanks!!!

Delta makes a bolt in track bar level bracket for the rear. Make sure you adjust the bump stops or the higher track bar will hit the bottom of the body!

There is also a longer rear brake bias bar to keep the rear brakes working properly.

Since you have a 2 post lift, it would’ve been way easier, safer to undo bottom shock bolts and pan hard bars then lift vehicle than to use a spring compressor.

Thank you so much for this video I’ve been trying planning to lift my wife’s Grand Cherokee for her and I know I would have made way bigger mistakes had I not see this

I think your lift problem is that you did not calculate your weight correctly. You said you weighed the vehicle, which was great, but you did not consider the amount of unsprung weight you have. The springs do not support unsprung weight in the static condition. Probably should have brought something around +600 lbs.

I think your lift problem is that you did not calculate your weight correctly. You said you weighed the vehicle, which was great, but you did not consider the amount of unsprung weight you have. The springs do not support unsprung weight in the static condition. Probably should have brought something around +600 lbs.

Thank you, as always very helpful.

I'm just surprised you are using Aussie stuff living in America! We don't do instructions too well. I'm still trying to work out how to install a set of rock sliders!!!

I have Old Man Emu BP 51’s and springs on my 300 series Landcruiser I love them. All my Landcruiser’s from 1985 have been fitted with Old Man Emu suspensions fitted….

Go and look at Superior Engineering in Queensland Australia they have everything you need….

do a 79 series hood scoop on the hood

How about drop boxes for the chassis end of the radius arms, and adjustable panhard bar.

First mistake was not starting with an older Chevrolet

I have noticed that a lot of people in the industry call a lifted vehicle "tippy" and for the life of me I cannot understand when everyone forgot about their vocabulary
TIPSY

Panhard correction kit on my 5th gen 4runner made a surprising difference in street handling - especially with how quickly the rear ended settled over big bumps. I feel like this is often overlooked.

What made you choose the OME J/L setup? I was looking on going that or the IMS from Dobinson. I've heard really good things on both but dobinson seems to be a bit comfier (and more expensive) love to hear your reasonings

Hood idea Find a local graffiti guy and let them have their way on the hood, clear it after.

I put OME's light weight springs on my 2000 4Runner and they are plenty stiff. I was told you don't want to use OME heavy duty springs or the vehicle will be undriveable.

The dog Kong bump stops are the best part

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With my Land Rover I also had to redo my suspension twice. 😅

Racing stripes on the hood

I used Ironman 4x4 on my 100 series and the direction were great and it did lift a little more than they said. But it helped me fit the 315’s so complaints.

I’m sorry you had to deal with the headache… but this was a fun video, because everyone who has installed their own stuff can 100% relate lol!

Really great video, I'm a 62 year old shade tree DIY mechanic & it's awesome to be able to go to the web for answers but it's also very scary at times. I really appreciate your videos & the time & money you spend on sharing your experiences. Have you considered putting your logo on the new hood (either one large logo or a collage of small logos)?

You need a softer/lighter spring. It’s over sprung.

Sweet baby Jesus this is a crying shame. Yuppies gonna yup.

Maybe try not tucking your ears inside your hat.

Most dedicated 4 wheel drives come from the factory with forward rake ie higher in the back than the front. It’s engineered to improve off roading suspension geometry, traction and handling especially going up hill. A lift of any height should maintain that. Level is not correct.

That much lift looks way better than before. It was way too low

Old man emu needs to label passenger and driver instead of that bullshit an and b. Rule of thumb always install longer ones on drivers side

thank you for going over the ISSUES that come with lifting the 80 series. It is important to know how to correct issues.. Now does Nate want to run 44s?? if so he is set!

With the hood you can get a 79 series hood scoop, it would look mad.

the longer spring is because of the panhard bar, the longer spring regardless of left or right hand drive always goes on the side that the panhard bar mount is on the chassis. So for the rear it is always on the RHS of the car, but the front is flipped to match the steering box depending on the market of sale. longer is always the chassis mount side of the panhard

If your running 3"+ or more lift you will probably need a few extra things. Tail shaft spacers, extended brake lines (if not already fitted). I cant remember if dirt lifestyle has already done, but the chassis at the steering box needs bracing as they crack when you run big tires.

Not the first time Mudify sent wrong components. My best friend ordered a 3” OME lift kit for his 4th Gen 4Runner, and they sent him the wrong springs. And they fought him tooth and nail for any type of refund, and said that he’s being difficult. Lesson: don’t order from Mudify.💩🤡 Edit: watching further into the video, my buddy ended up with identical stance with the rears being too tall, and the driver lean was abysmal. It’s wild that someone else had a damn near identical experience.

Thanks for this content, it helps explain alot about diy struggles. There is one big thing that I think should be clarified. You make it seem as if the truck will drive like stock again, and although you can get a lifted truck to drive "good". They will never be as stable as an unmodified truck again. I've lifted probably 700+ vehicles ,and that's what that experience has taught me. This isn't a criticism but hopefully helpful info. But either way keep up the good content.

The problem is that the originals springs saddled.

And the new one are made for like 4 inches after saddling.

Let it roll a bit

Take it back down to the last springs and get portal hubs.

I always remember the "a" spring is for passenger because the word passenger has an "a" in it 😊

Been there done that with some dobinsons springs. Just because their springs say its rated for 1200lbs extra does not mean that. I bought them, installed them and the vehicle wouldnt even compress. TO BE FAIR, I actually have 1350lbs extra and the 1200lb extra springs were wayyyy to overboard.

Send me a PM if your are interested in getting rid of the old FOX shocks.

I know the feeling. Ordered a Clayton Off Road 1.5” lift with HD rear springs due to the RTT and other things in the rear and got 3” of lift. Not as bad as yours. I always say about suspension you really don’t know until your suspension is installed. You can make good guesses/estimates but you never really know until it is all installed.
P.S. Don’t get me wrong. We like the Clayton Off Road kit on our Gladiator.

I put an OME kit on my 2016 Colorado. Actually did the rear leaf springs 3 times to dial it in. First was the “regular” springs after much discussion with ARB people. They were very helpful, but I needed to upgrade to the heavier leafs which involves adding a leaf to their regular springs. Finally added a shim to correct some of the Colorado lean. Like the ride of my OME kit. On my Colorado, their numbers for lift were pretty close.

Definitely look into a panhard riser i have one from rampt customs and it has helped alot with body roll. Also castor correction bushes are definitely not ideal better of with a set of propper arms or even look into flipped radius arms wich allows you to set your caster properly and the added benefit of extra clearance under the front diff

You messed it up honestly though lol. Wasn't due to know it all mentality or ego, just an honest mistake. Its great to see this vehicle progressing. Nice not to have the contest's budget constraints. Love the updates.