rstoddard

Kurt, what is the Spec Free Arch on the OME-13 Springs? I pulled my drivers side spring and measured it at 5-3/4”. Is that still a good Spring or should I think about new Springs? What is the Free Arch on new Springs?

No. I’m just trying to determine if my old OME Springs are still good. I’m trying to find out what the free arch specs should be do I can determine if I should replace or recondition. Thanks anyway!

Do you know what the free arch was on the new OME Springs?

You might want to review this info.

I have watched people use ratcheting straps to support the axle housing to the chassis above it, therefore taking the weight off the leaf springs making the process easier without having to use the jack again. Assuming its a spring under.

I got one Spring off without too much trouble. I started to break it down to clean and recondition it, but I had some questions: The Spring is a OME Med load Spring (OME-13), with 8 spring layers. The bottom four layers have the interleaf...

@rstoddard The picture I get from your description, yes, you should be able to undo & drop your springs. I do one side at a time, get that spring on/off but not fully torqued and then do the other side. You may have to slightly, very slightly...

John, I got the vehicle jacked, U-Bolt nuts loosened and wheels off, but when I tried to secure and lift the axle slightly to take the axle weight off the Springs, it kept lifting the frame off the heavy jack stand I had on the frame rail behind...

no need to remove the shocks if you are not replacing them, or puingll the axle out from under the cruiser.

For me…the answer as you stated is yes…except I would remove the shocks while the wheels are on the ground. For me it easier that way.

Loosen the u-bolt nuts before taking off the wheels it makes it much easier to remove the springs.

my bad…. I was thinking the shock connected to the Spring. It doesn’t. It connects to the axle. It doesn’t have to be disconnected or removed.

Did you remove the wheels by jacking the frame and securing it on stands first? How else can you remove the tires

Didn’t need to jack up very much.

So, you raised the front end high enough to raise the tires off the ground and then remove the tires and secure the frame and the axle before removing the shock & springs?

far and away more easy with the wheels off.

I’m getting ready to pull my front OME Lift springs. I’m just wondering how high you need to lift the front end to remove the Springs? I saw something that suggested that you only need to lift the frame high enough so that the front tires are...

IMHO, if it’s not bent up, I would just try to straighten any bad sections on a flat surface and brass with a mallet. For any squished holes, try to straighten in a vice, maybe using some washers to help with indents. Other than that, use a...

Yeah. Do you want more photos?

Yes

What is the “15’s” part? New SCAT Seats.

There certainly is a wide range of opinions. I’ve been reading and seeing several well-researched pieces that support the narrow tire argument. There is a lot of empirical data to supports it. Then there are a number of long-time Wheelers who...

That can make a big difference, those pads ride between each leaf and reduce friction. Its a marked difference when you get them greased up. They grease through the bottom of the leaf spring with a needle attachment on a grease gun.

Not yet. Intend to call and order tomorrow.

But, if it’s mainly a trail rig?