Look what I just picked up for 400 bucks

[DAD2SIX]

Just picked up some new (installed but never run he was Parting out his project)
OME 2.5" lift springs with bushings and bolts for 400.00 bucks
He was just 5 min from my house too!
Sounded like a deal so I jumped on it.
What do you think?

 

[jkl72-40]

Cool you need the shackels tho

 

[DAD2SIX]

Can I not use my stock ones?

 

[Bang Bang]

Nice score! And they even came with the shims for the front. Don't see any reason you can't use the original shackles.....

 

[myquestoyota]

I made a similar deal a few years back The OME springs had been broken in but they came with brand new OME shackles and bushings for $350. Nice score!

 

[bikersmurf]

You'll hate those...

So I'll do you a favor and take them off your hands.








You got an awesome deal. Hope they work out well for you.

 

[DAD2SIX]

Thanks I'm excited to put them on!

 

[snaggletto]

Great deal. Lift springs have more arch and thus are longer than stock as they flatten out. Longer shackles allow the springs to flatten out more during compression. Your springs will work better with the proper length shackles.

 

[SSCR]

Go ahead and get the matching OME shackles, you'll be happy you did.

 

[broth9640]

Kurt sells those shackles. He can get all the separate parts for the OME stuff. Cruiseroutfitters.com

 

[hellbent40]

nice.... the front springs get the overload leaf? just curious why the shim is on those leaf springs.. shouldnt the shim be on top with the center pin reversed..

 

[Poser]

In the picture, the rear springs have the axle shim on them, not the front.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Saw those on KSL and knew it was a good deal. However, couldnt figure out how to get them down to me. verified price at cruiseroutfitters.com Good deal!

 

[78fj40mg]

Great deal!

 

[DAD2SIX]

nice.... the front springs get the overload leaf? just curious why the shim is on those leaf springs.. shouldnt the shim be on top with the center pin reversed..

the guy I bought them from had a 78 and done a SOA and had the shim on the rear.

I will flip the center bolts around.

Will I / should I need to use the shim in the front?

 

[splib]

Only if you use longer shackles and change your caster angle.

 

[Bylunda]

Its been two days now you should have pics of them installed by now..

 

[surfpig]

the guy I bought them from had a 78 and done a SOA and had the shim on the rear.

I will flip the center bolts around.

Will I / should I need to use the shim in the front?

I needed to shim the front to restore the caster, stock length shackles.

 

[Rocky_LC]

With that title - I thought it was going to be a "near new", unmolested '74 cruiser, with a winch, good hard top and no rust!

Anyway - still a great score!

Congrats!

Rocky

 

[DAD2SIX]

Its been two days now you should have pics of them installed by now..

Ha! As my username says I have 6 kids and its Christmas time. To say I have been busy is An understatement!

I will post up some pics as soon as I get them on.

I do need to find the matching frame bushings tho