Need quick ome lift install question

[learning fj62]

I am in the garage installing an OME lift I purchased from cruiser outfitters. I did the front no issues fast and easy, but on the rear it has a metal box that goes around the middle of the rear leaf, and a rubber pad on the bottom. Kurt sent the metal bushings to replace the top metal box, but should we continue using the bottom rubber pad or install the springs without it? Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[Kynot62]

Leave it off, you dont need the box or rubber pad with the swap to OME.

Tony

 

[KLF]

I wish there was an "official" ruling on this from ARB. I've installed several kits on FJ62's (including my own), I always re-installed them on the new springs. Never once got a bit of instructions on anything, just bolted stuff on and it worked.

 

[Maxdaddy]

I left mine on. Think it makes the cruiser sit more stink bug if you leave it on?

 

[Eldorado556]

I threw that stuff away. Put a little grease between the springs and u-bolt plate while you're at it.

 

[Kynot62]

X2 on the lack of instructions from ARB. It's my only complaint with the spring packages. Not one piece of installation advice or how to info. It would not be overly difficult to provide a guide for the install.

Tony

 

[learning fj62]

Thanks to everyone. Seems as if its 50/50. Half put on and half kept off. There really should be a set of rules

 

[learning fj62]

Ok. Ran into another issue. New leafs installed and rear, but I can't drop down the axle due to the fact that our rear brake flex hose isn't long enough. It's the standard size but wont reach. Any ideas on where to get one? Have y'all ran into this issue?

 

[Elbert]

can you not swap one side at the time on the rear, to avoid having to drop the axle all the way down?

Thats what I did.... Yes you may need new brake hoses front and rear depending on what happens at full suspension drop/flex. I don't knwo the part numbes but there are a couple of venders that sell extended hoses and I think you can get some longer hoses from Napa...

 

[Kurtis]

Napa PN 38009 22 1/2". Works front and back from frame to axle direct fit and they usually stock them. It works well on SOA so it should be fine/plenty long on ome. Man-a-fre also sells 4" extended.

 

[slacker24-7]

pull the bolt out of the frame bracket.... give ya several inches

 

[bayoucruiser1]

I'm running 20" stainless steel braided lines on mine. got em from SOR, they are pricey, but are plenty long enough and look awesome

 

[Eldorado556]

George at Valley Hybrids can get you some custom SS lines for a good price.. He is Orangefj45 on the forum. Price will be better than SOR and one day turn around.

 

[cruiserpilot]

to learninfj62 - "Thanks to everyone. Seems as if its 50/50. Half put on and half kept off. There really should be a set of rules"

There are no rules!

BTW I did OME on my 60 and I put them back on, cause they were there and in good shape.

 

[lehiguy]

The axle's spring perch has a large diameter hole in it to accomodate the goofy metal box's pilot. Once you toss the superfluous hardware, you will have a hole in the perch that's twice the size of the spring pin's diameter. Hence the bushing, or you make your own, it doesn't matter as long as the hole in the spring perch gets sized down to match the spring pin.

 

[Elbert]

reasonable instructions would be great.... I think some of these companies don't do instrucitons because they fear some legal claim as a result. I kept the rubber pad and factory hardware, and simply replaced the u bolts and swapped the other components, some of the things are really subjective calls.

the axle is eaiser to handle if you do one side at the time rather than pulling the entire assembly and then re-installing the entire assembly, at least I though it was.

 

[chitown40]

I think you can buy a few extra rear brake hoses and use them to extend your current brake lines. Just connect them together in series.

They are about $7-$10 each at any local chain auto parts store.

 

[Eldorado556]

I think you can buy a few extra rear brake hoses and use them to extend your current brake lines. Just connect them together in series.

They are about $7-$10 each at any local chain auto parts store.

Why would you want to add more links to your brake system? Brakes are one of those systems that are worth spending the $$ on. If your already spending over a grand on new suspension why not spend a tenth of that to replace the brake lines with the correct parts?

 

[chitown40]

Why would you want to add more links to your brake system? Brakes are one of those systems that are worth spending the $$ on. If your already spending over a grand on new suspension why not spend a tenth of that to replace the brake lines with the correct parts?

Because brakes and suspension are two different things altogether.

The brakes on the sixty series trucks are fair at best. By extending the brake line with an additional brake hose for a very modest price does not compromise or degrade the system in any way. I have read about people having issues with extended length stainless lines that they paid a premium for. I didn't say that my way was the only way to do it and that all other ways are crap, I merely offered up another option.

If you were replacing the entire brake system from M/C to wheel cylinder/caliper and all the hard lines in between, then I would go with a nice flex line. But unless you're doing that, then IMOP there is no reason to break the bank on one small component that won't make any difference on the braking quality.

See link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MeqSGE6P-0

 

[lehiguy]

Because brakes and suspension are two different things altogether.

The brakes on the sixty series trucks are fair at best. By extending the brake line with an additional brake hose for a very modest price does not compromise or degrade the system in any way. I have read about people having issues with extended length stainless lines that they paid a premium for. I didn't say that my way was the only way to do it and that all other ways are ****, I merely offered up another option.

If you were replacing the entire brake system from M/C to wheel cylinder/caliper and all the hard lines in between, then I would go with a nice flex line. But unless you're doing that, then IMOP there is no reason to break the bank on one small component that won't make any difference on the braking quality.

See link below:

How to Make Toyota 4x4 Extended length Brake Lines for lifts and long travel suspension. - YouTube

I linked multiple hoses together to get the right length about 14 years ago. Been working fine ever since.