OME Suspension Help - FJ40

[benroberds]

Hey guys,
Anybody have 2 1/2" OME on their FJ40? Could somebody send me some photos of the front and rear shackle angle and overall ride height. I have the anti-inversion shackles in my kit and I'm not sure if it's correct. I have no directions or references to look at so not sure if it's how it's supposed to be. Also the rear driveline is bottomed out. I am frame only right now so no weight on the suspension but doesn't seem right?? Thanks for any help. Please send photos to bbenzo@hotmail.com.

 

[BeratE]

OR just post 'em up cause I would love to see too

 

[high country cruiser]

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Do you have a spring over or under and is it a shackle reversal?
Are your shackle mounts through the frame or mounted below?
I have just taken pics and will post soon..... Also post pics so we can see what your looking at....

 

[KOOTENAY KRUZER]

I don't think you should be bottomed out on the rear driveshaft although that will be the shortest - as weight comes on the suspension the rear pinion moves farther away from the t-case.

You won't know what your actual shackle angle is until you are up to operating weight. Post pics.

 

[Hobbs]

Post up some pic's so we can see!!!

 

[samwise]

I just did a OME install a month ago. With the drive shaft I had problems too, I didnt think it was going to fit, but I jacked up the actual spring pack on each side, just a used a jack stand to hold it up. This changed things just enough to get the axle centered. This took a little playing and praying, and grunting with the axlel, but it worked. I am sure there is a easy way to do this but it was my first time, and I dont know much. I cant take pics now, but if no one has posted by tomorrow I will. As already stated, you cant tell your shackle angle till it is weighted and flexed. Best!

Jon

 

[eleblanc]

some pictures here, heavy kit front and rear

OME heavy lift

 

[Landpimp]

2.5 OME suspension on a 82, its the lighter I think and I pulled a leaf out of the rear

 

[aggiecruiser]

I experienced a similiar problem...but during disassembly. I had the tub removed (no weight on frame). With the OME 2.5" HD, I had to compress the system in order to simulate weight on the springs. This allowed the shackles to rotate a bit, and allowed a bit of axial play on the driveshaft so I could remove it. All I needed was the 0.125" or so that exists in the form of a lip on the aft end of the rear driveshaft. Once I got that clearance, it fell out.

Hope that helps,
Chris