4 inch OME vendors on the east coast or should I go Pro Comp or Skycrapper? (1 Viewer)

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Did you mess with the spring packs? I've done it countless times on mini truck springs when you do RUF (rears up front). I would spend hours upon hours reading up on what combination to use. I would end up buying three different used springs from 3 different years 1st and 2nd gen trucks swapping leafs in and out to finally come up with a setup I liked for both on and off road. Trying to avoid it on this build.

I added a leaf in the back due to some extra weight, also installed longer shackles on the rear.

 

[NHFJ]

I am going to pull the trigger on a 4" lift for my 1972 FJ40 and I am leaning (pun intended) towards OME, but I don't know of any vendors around the Philly area or even the east coast for that matter to cut down on the shipping costs. I know I can get the ProComp or Skycrapper brand shipped pretty cheap, but I've had both on mini trucks in the past and wasn't impressed at all. Anyone know of a place I can order it from in the Northeast part of the country? I checked Amazon but couldn't find it for my rig.

in ran 34 x 9.5 tsls with a rancho 2. lift no problem rubbing ever. lift sucks .too stiff . looked great.moved to 17 inch rim for more tire choices, fj stock steelies. about 75 each from scrap yard..

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Have any pics of that setup? I am not going to be using the rig in any sort of hardcore manner, but I would like to keep the rear 1/4's uncut if at all possible.

 

[toomanytoyzz]

I added a leaf in the back due to some extra weight, also installed longer shackles on the rear.

Which shackles did you use?

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

Which shackles did you use?

Good question man, I'm not really sure. I picked them up out of the classifieds.

I'd like to get something a little more stout, maybe one of those fancy inversion shackles, or a solid dogbone.

 

[toomanytoyzz]

I will see if any of the vendors have them. I know my spring pins and sleeves have fused together and will need the sparkle wrench to remove them.

 

[CruisinGA]

I have had the skyjacker 4” springs since 2004 and I wheeled hard for years on 37’s and 38’s.

I would buy them again but just start with the Bilstein shocks that I have now

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Well, I just bucked up and got the 2" OME kit. It was $1557 with free shipping. I will cut the rear 1/4's and graft them up higher since I hate fender flares. The kit has everything except the steering stabilizer. I started soaking my suspension a few weeks ago but i.think it was a futile venture. I'll keep you posted on my.progress.

 

[tmarx]

Have you known anyone that used the Jack-it 4" kit. Its about $1300 with free shipping. Its basically just a combination of Procomp and Skyjacker with extended brake lines thrown in to sweeten the deal.

Can you please put me in contact with the supplier of these kits ? Contact details etc ?
TIA

 

[77mustard40]

Where did you purchase the shackles from?

I reused the OME shackles I had, the ones pictured are the ones intended for the front springs. IIRC they are pretty close to 3" pin to pin, I think any quality shackle would do.