ok...finally got a working computer with the photos on it...I'll try to post some before, during, and after pics for everyone to see...
here are a couple before...
here are a couple before...
OME install before, during, after with pics
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Here are some of the rear end before removing the old stuff. We were very fortunate to be able to work on it using a full lift and air tools. We were also very lucky as the cruiser lived in California for 23 years with previous owner before moving to TX. As a result there is very little to no rust and the whole rear end suspension came off very easily.
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More on the rear end before removing old stuff...
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This one is a pic comparing the old rear spring to the new rear spring for the driver's side...lots more curve as you can see...
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These are some pics of the new OME installed on the driver's side...nice...
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Here are some of the pass side rear after the install...
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On the pass rear the brake line was pretty tightly stretched after putting on the spring and shock but we didn't have the extended brake lines. Doing this over I would probably order those up front. To make it work we just cut a little bracket and drilled it into the frame so it could hang down some and create some slack in the line. A couple pics of that. The first is the brake line and breather tube hanging loose and the second you can see the bracket we hooked up.
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Here are some pics of the front pass side before removing the old stuff...
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Another pic of the front before removing old stuff...this time driver's side...
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Here is a pic of the old and new front springs...not near as much difference in curve on these as there was between the old and new on the back. Although the old ones were totally flat when on the truck with the truck on the ground and the new ones hold their shape.
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Here are some pics of the new front pass shackle installed...greasable...nice
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One more of the front with the new OME spring and shock in place...
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Here are the after photos of the Cruiser...overall it raised the front by 2.5 and rear by 3 inches. Now I just need my tires to get here. Should have them here and installed on Monday. Will post some photos with the 33's on there. The 31's sure look smaller with the lift.
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Here are a couple more from each side...
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One more post to this with the old and new together both on pass side so you can see the difference...
You need to update your signature, and nice first mod! Very nice 60!
looks good.
beautiful... nice work!