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OME Driver's Side Lean... Best Fix???

Old Sep 3, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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OME Driver's Side Lean... Best Fix???

I have just recently installed the 881/890 OME springs with new pro-comp es9000 shocks and struts. When installing them, I made sure the taller rear spring was installed on the driver's side with the shorter one on the passenger. Now that they have settled, it seems I am sitting a half inch low on the driver's side front and rear. It is very obvious from looking at it from the back and would like it fixed and have done some research about the lean and know that it is common. I have an OME 10mm rear coil spring spacer on order for the rear. But, will this help the front at all? I also keep my tank above the half way mark at all times so it will always be leaning without a fix. So, should I get the 1/4 inch front top plate spacer as well?

From the center hub
Driver's Front: 21.5"
Driver's Rear: 22.5"
Passenger Front: 22.0"
Passenger Rear: 23.0"
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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When I Ordered my OME lift, a Trim packer was included. The small golden ring above the front coils in the picture included. [IMG][/IMG]
It is placed on the strut before the coil.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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As for the rear there should be an even amount of weight on both driver and passenger side, including the gas tank, meaning no leaning occurring. Check to make sure your rear coils are seated properly.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Tommy510, I just crawled under the truck and knew the rear was seated correctly since I have been under there a lot tying to figure this out. But, just took a look at the front and noticed this on the passenger side...it must have turned when installing it or something but it looks like it is unseated about 45 to 50 degrees against the bottom seat. It doesn't look like it is really raised at all, but am wondering if it is and is pushing the driver's side down. Gonna fix this tomorrow and post new pics. Maybe this will fix it!!!
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:16 AM
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Put a fat chick in the passenger seat

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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 06:36 PM
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Alright, looks like I don't need the fat chick after all. LOL I removed the front right strut and as you can see in the pics, it is now seated correctly. And, the truck is now sitting perfectly!!! Guess the front was pushing the opposite side down. Thanks guys.
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