OME leaf spring markings (1 Viewer)

[Kmall]

I have searched the forum and have come across a few different answers. Can anyone put this to bed for me?

Leaf Spring arrows - Face front? Face Shackle? Face fixed pin/frame?

+/- Should the plus be on the sagging side or does it not make a difference?

Thanks!

 

[Jdc1]

Arrows face the fixed pin.

http://cruiseroutfitters.com/tech_OME_leaf_tech.html

 

[Kmall]

Thanks JDc1!

 

[Jdc1]

No problem I am just paying it forward from my spring install.

 

[ginmtb]

You should've let him figure it out on his own like I did so he could do it twice. You learn a lot that way... :|

 

[gpfj40]

IIRC the + means a slightly higher spring rate so it is more suited to the divers side (left) to counter cruiser lean.

 

[Kmall]

Thanks everyone for your help. This forum is such an awesome resource.

ginmtb - I've spent most of my life doing things twice. This will be a nice change of pace...

 

[Jdc1]

@ginmtb was kind enough to point out my mistake. The hardest part of both ome installs that I have done has been the removal of the old suspension. Once I figured out how to heat the pins and shackle bolts with a map torch to burn out the seized bushings, it went a lot smoother.