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It makes me so happy that everyone benefited from my experimentation and this post. I implore all of you to do the same on your next work. That's what makes a community - with all our differences!
I suppose that I am next huh?
This is my before and after.
I did not remove a leaf from the pack.
I did go with Bilstein shocks though hoping for a more cushioned ride.
This is OME springs on the rear, BJ Spacers on the front and Bilstein shocks all around.
31" tires after the lift, stock size tires before the lift.
You can see in the before photo how worn out my old leaf springs were.
I suppose that I am next huh?
This is my before and after.
I did not remove a leaf from the pack.
I did go with Bilstein shocks though hoping for a more cushioned ride.
This is OME springs on the rear, BJ Spacers on the front and Bilstein shocks all around.
31" tires after the lift, stock size tires before the lift.
You can see in the before photo how worn out my old leaf springs were.
No problems ! Thanks to you Kanurys ! And about that 4Runner I think since they are heavier and probably having car passenger you did a good thing keeping the old man emu leaf spring set complete ! Love how the stance looks !
Hi all! I’ve read through this thread in hopes of running across THE answer to a softer ride. Background, 86 Pickup I’ve had since I was 15, sat for years. Many years ago I put what I think are OME 2” lift springs on rear (#48210 is what they say) and Downey upgraded torsion bars, looking for slight lift to get them off the tires. Put ProComp shocks on it in 2008 when I did all the suspension work. Now I’m using it as a daily driver and about need a mouth piece to drive it. I’m thinking some new shocks (Bilstein) might soften it up a bit. I ultimately don’t have the torsion bars cranked that much, not much more than stock ride height cause I’m only running 31” tires - got tired of denting fenders in on the trail due to tire clearance. Anyway, looking for a solution for shocks if I in fact have a 2” “lift” and will that help with ride? Do I really need to start pulling leaf spring sections? Any help would be truly appreciated.
Hi all! I’ve read through this thread in hopes of running across THE answer to a softer ride. Background, 86 Pickup I’ve had since I was 15, sat for years. Many years ago I put what I think are OME 2” lift springs on rear (#48210 is what they say) and Downey upgraded torsion bars, looking for slight lift to get them off the tires. Put ProComp shocks on it in 2008 when I did all the suspension work. Now I’m using it as a daily driver and about need a mouth piece to drive it. I’m thinking some new shocks (Bilstein) might soften it up a bit. I ultimately don’t have the torsion bars cranked that much, not much more than stock ride height cause I’m only running 31” tires - got tired of denting fenders in on the trail due to tire clearance. Anyway, looking for a solution for shocks if I in fact have a 2” “lift” and will that help with ride? Do I really need to start pulling leaf spring sections? Any help would be truly appreciated.
Spring rate vs. sway bar spring rate vs. damping (compression and rebound) all interact, as well as react to the vehicle differently in a dynamic environment. All of the spring and damping info have been discussed a bit in this thread. It sounds like since your situation is a bit different you may want to start another thread so as not to confuse the information, here. What is presented here is a combination of parts that we now know works.
I've heard a few of the products you have installed make the ride more harsh on an otherwise stock truck. If you're after a softer ride, you need to first make it soft with all springs at the stance you want, then choose damping that is just enough to combat bounce and perform according to your driving style (not even going to comment about sway bars, here). Suspension tuning 101. I be you can answer most of your own questions by starting your research from scratch.
Hey guys, great info in this thread. I just came across it today after running the OME CS900R springs and dealing with the death ride for almost 10 years. My OME shocks finally gave out, so I switched to Gabriel Max Control shocks (#77494), because they have a longer extended travel, 21.78 inches but I’m pretty sure they’re still bottoming out on bigger dips. The OME 60062 has an extended length of 23.1 inches.
Removing a couple of leaves sounds like a game-changer for the ride, and I’m planning to do it. I just want to make sure I’ve got the parts right for the job.
A few quick questions:
U-bolts: Am I correct that I’ll need new U-bolts—two per side, for a total of 4?
Bushings: The OMESB6 bushing set—are those for the front or rear of the springs? I remember having issues with them fitting years ago, and I ended up using Energy Suspension poly bushings, which still squeak like crazy. I’m spraying half a can of silicone every month.
Do OEM rubber bushings fit OME springs? I’m thinking about switching back.
Shocks: For those who’ve done this setup, which Bilstein shocks are preferred? I saw a couple (PimacDaddy) mentioned earlier in the thread, but I wanted to confirm what works best with the CS900R springs once de-leafed. Is it the Bilstein 5100: 33-247717?
Anything else I should plan for when doing this job?
1. Not sure if you need new ones with the leaves removed, but new ones are nice piece of mind. I ended up cutting down the new ones after I was happy.
2. can't remember, but definitely for the back. I can't recall for sure but I think they're for the front, too. Just call ARB/OME and ask. Also they sent me the front bushing sleeve that I needed.
3. Please post back what you figured out on this point, thanks.
Jul 23, 2024 | 07:36 PM
