Lol, you dope. That's how they are meant to be

Old video but great buck man!

I have these same ones; 5160s in back with OME Dakar hvy springs; the weight I have is a CBI dual swing out with a mounted 33 tire, have full Cali raised LED armor underneath a Leer topper and deck drawer system that is not full and it looks “wavy” like it is maxed out. And I was recommended by Offroad that I would only need medium hvy 😂 these look weak to me.

I suggest testing Mora Clipper as well. 🔪

How are they for quite?

Any noise?

I use a little buck 112 to gut them and the mora to quarter. You have to sharpen moras somewhat frequently though but I still love them for the task 👍

How'd the OME leaf pack hold up?

Sweet video man. Are those pants still holding up ?

Thanks for the honest review. No way a guy getting paid would leave the wife asking about lunch in the video. Calling out the sizing was definitely helpful.

Might want to give the Mora Kansbol a go. Designed for hunting.

So how did they do?

I have a mora companion, it was good last year cutting up an elk, but w the carbon I was constantly sharpening it, makes sense now why most guys buy the replaceable blade knives for backcountry elk hunts. However in January I shot a doe and it was a breeze to field dress her with it held it’s edge well.

I don't think you are quite understanding the use and that's why you were having issues with sizing. I didn't have a choice to go up on my strong fleece 280 full zip. I wanted it to be loose like you have but I have a 52in chest and have large arms and forearm. Waist is only 38. So the 3x has a very athletic fit that goes well over a ss peloton or if colder the 97 fleece as the base. Nothing else would stack under it. But being is is snug it will fit under an insulation jacket and the outer shell if needed, or like you said, if it's not so cold, say 20-25 F then just an outer shell like the guide. I actually have a Cadog from kryptek I've had for yrs and that's my fleece. It's not wind proof much but works okay. I'd like to have an axis from kuiu for my shell. I have the down from kryptek if I'm still to put over everything. They run a sale now and again and I got it for a good price, like 140ish. It's 800 fill goose down but probably not quite as warm but I would recommend it. If I was getting a kryptek shell again I wouldn't get the cadog, I'd get one of the ones that cut the wind 100%.

Aren't they progressive leaf packs? The ore weight you add the less they flex as more of the leafs are activated

That’s how they are designed to work. ALL ome packs are like this

I experienced this issue with just an Icon AAL. Then I upgraded to the U402 Deaver stage 3. It was pretty heavy duty and I measured 2.5”-3” of lift (even with CBI full swing outs and 34” spare). More testing to come this weekend.

I took my measurements and ordered accordingly. I’ll be mailing it back getting the next size up.

You can use a heating gun to tighten the sheath Just heat the sheath all around till its warm enough then press it a bit

I have the same thing. I'm not sure if it's an old man emu thing or they're just cheap. I literally just installed OME leaf pack EL111R-P which are a lighter pack than yours but it's supposedly like 10 or 15% stronger than OEM springs. I have no load on the bed, and the springs look just like yours. I hope they aren't garbage, there's a lot of hype out there about the OME brand.

👍💯

I have the Dakar leaf springs too and I have the same issue.

Seems like the durability is pretty legit?

What tire size and model are you running?

what is the after market cap on the Nalgene ?

NIce. I'm running the Kuiu Pro Pack. What part of NorCal you in? I'm down in San Diego.

Good review . yOu still like them? Valo ones yet?

I have the 6112 on the 4th setting and getting bad taco lean, hiw are they on the 3rd?

sweet review man

I feel like cause the Toyota Tacoma leafs are straight even the factory made and others that put more leaf springs are still straight

glad u gave up trying to balance the knife, because u were making a clown of yourself 😂

Dakar leafs are designed to work flat you will still have spring rate with them like that

Yeah, I ruled out the Dakars because of stories like this. I'm leaning toward Deaver's 1000 pound leafs for my 2020 long bed off-road. They are expensive as hell but they are the heaviest I've seen for Tacoma without having something made custom. I'll be hauling a heavy slide-in camper full time, so I must have excellent springs.

How is the ride quality with the Hd springs

I am experiencing this issue now, but I have a leer shell and a high clearance rear with swing out... about 500 lbs but plan on towing motorcycles to the track... this pack won’t last me long if I keep going at this rate.. hd Dakar as well. Stage 3 deaver it is.

The Japanese guy is an idiot. I am friends with Mike Stewart and that guy is an super idiot

I have the same problem with my 1st gen, thinking of getting helper Springs. I found a company that makes a set of helpers that gave you an extra 800 to 6000 pounds. Plus restores the original shape of the springs, i.e. no sag

With camo, you are better off too big than too small.

650 lb above the 1250 lb?, that's way over what that little truck can handle, that's 1 ton on a 1/2 ton truck. Looks like the springs are rated for a total of 650 lb total instead of 650+1250 lbs that's why they look like that!

Was the “w” ever resolved? I have the same leaf pack on my 18 taco and have the same wave. And I have only about 30 lbs extra.

Congratulations on the buck and thanks for the video. How noisy are the pants?

I have the Teton Rain Gear and it is not waterproof. I get soaked in it. Problem is Kuiu won't accept returns if you wear it outside, so I'm stuck with it until I decide to pony up more money for something better. I've heard the more expensive Kuiu rain gear like Chugach is great, but the Teton rain gear line has not served me well.

They do sale a belt loop. It cost about 3 bucks

Yeah hoodies are a problem for many. I personally do not care for them for many reasons. We are all shaped different in all directions including head shape and neck length. You are tall and thin like many people including a buddy who is shaped just like you. He knows better than to buy hoodies. Kuiu has many mid layers to choose from. Consider mid layers without hoods and wear a hat is my advise for you and others like you. I prefer them. Hoods get in the way. Pelotons come in hoodless and vests. Buy your hoods on jackets that are on full outer shell jackets and softshells only and you'll be good.

What? I can't hear you.

Shoutout to Virtuovice

really KUIU, who wears a hood like that or would expect to ??? good review brother BTW I love KUIU products

I have the hoodless version and the XL fit true to size

If you can get that knife to pop out like ya did while its around your neck you're most likely being shook by a freaking Sasquatch and dead anyways.😅

I had the same issue with the peloton hooded piece I tried. I do have a long neck but in my normal size the hood made the jacket lift of my chest and shoulders and it wasn't very comfortable.