Hello,

I'm installing my first set of Old Man Emu leaf springs, bushings, shackles, and shocks on our 1986 Pickup extra cab. I had to cut off one of the springs by chopping every bolt related to it. While doing this I damaged one of the sleeves on the forward mount of the spring while slicing the bolt. As I understand (correct me if I'm wrong) one needs to harvest the sleeves from the old springs/bushings for the front end of the rear leaf springs to work with the OME bushings.

Where can I get replacement sleeves to complete my install?

Thanks in a advance.

 

I think you get new sleeves from ome.

 

Oh dang, I think I missed that in their fitment guide. I just ordered parts per this: https://arbusa.com/site/wp-content/u...up10202020.pdf

Section 1986-1988

I didn't see any reference to needing sleeves. The kits didn't come with sleeves.

 

You're right. I emailed OME and they said they'll send out a pair of spacers.

 

Just an update on the suspension work:

OME sent out new sleeves for free after a simple phone call and the dealer supplied some new forward bolts for a reasonable price. I guess some Tacomas use the same bolt so they stock them. Everything is installed and tested. I think I'll start a new thread regarding the performance of the setup.