Cruiser Lean with OME Dakar Springs

[762fmj]

This might be a stupid question, but here it is. I just ordered my OME Dakar kit. Does the Cruiser lean still occur with these springs? If so, I plan on adding a 3/8 plate to the PS rear during the install. Those of you with OME's please reply. Thanks in advance!!!

 

[bsevans]

New springs won't get ride of that. I've got OMEs and they don't change the lean. I know that CCOT sell a space kit for the PS rear spring to help reduce the lean.

 

[Relix]

is this lean, when the truck is stopped or is this lean you speak of while under power?

 

[762fmj]

It's a lean to the driver's side at rest. It's a common problem with most cruisers. This doesnt bother some folks but it does me, especially when my wife comments on it.

 

[Nolan]

This might be a stupid question, but here it is. I just ordered my OME Dakar kit. Does the Cruiser lean still occur with these springs? If so, I plan on adding a 3/8 plate to the PS rear during the install. Those of you with OME's please reply. Thanks in advance!!!

Yup I did the same springs and initially it was level. Then at about the third year she fell to the left... Now at five years and I hate it. I'm thinking of trying to re-arc my springs in my press. It's a damn big press !! But not sure if its smart to cold bend em. Anyone out there done it ?

 

[1969FJ]

Yup I did the same springs and initially it was level. Then at about the third year she fell to the left... Now at five years and I hate it. I'm thinking of trying to re-arc my springs in my press. It's a damn big press !! But not sure if its smart to cold bend em. Anyone out there done it ?

How much of a lean is it? Measured driver side to passenger side. I had cruiser lean with stock springs, 1969 FJ40. Replaced OME Dakar ~ 15 years ago, NO Lean at all. Best replacement I ever did.

 

[Nolan]

I've got about an inch.

 

[1969FJ]

I've got about an inch.

I see. My lean was about 1.5 inch with 25 year old stock springs. I am at a loss to why you have lean with NEW springs. I bought OME , DAKAR, and all is well. Looking back at this lean , I do not believe anyone has found the answer.