Rubbing wheel wells 1970 40

[Dennis 1970 40]

30 X 9.5 on stock wheels.
2" OME lift.
now tires rub when one tire in hole.
Suggestions on things to check?

 

[Green Bean]

I hope that this doesn't come across as rude, but did you make sure that your OME springs are oriented correctly? The spring pack has a bolt slightly off center that holds all of the springs together. The longer end (from the bolt to the spring eye) should be mounted on the shackle side, short side mounted towards the frame. From the Cruiser Outfitters FAQ

"The shorter end of the spring will be the 'fixed' end of the spring. This is measured from the spring bushing eyelet to the spring center pin. OME has recently started placing a painted arrow on the top leaf that will indicate the fixed (non-shackle) side of the leaf spring. Furthermore, this should match the existing springs you are removing. While it is entirely possible to flip the springs to gain additional wheelbase, this is not recommended by the OME engineers and customers will need to sort out the additional modifications such as driveline lengths, pinion can caster angles, etc."

 

[B y r o n]

Do you happen to have any images that may make it clearer as to what is happening?

 

[sogncab]

Missing a bump stop?

 

[Dennis 1970 40]

I hope that this doesn't come across as rude, but did you make sure that your OME springs are oriented correctly? The spring pack has a bolt slightly off center that holds all of the springs together. The longer end (from the bolt to the spring eye) should be mounted on the shackle side, short side mounted towards the frame. From the Cruiser Outfitters FAQ

"The shorter end of the spring will be the 'fixed' end of the spring. This is measured from the spring bushing eyelet to the spring center pin. OME has recently started placing a painted arrow on the top leaf that will indicate the fixed (non-shackle) side of the leaf spring. Furthermore, this should match the existing springs you are removing. While it is entirely possible to flip the springs to gain additional wheelbase, this is not recommended by the OME engineers and customers will need to sort out the additional modifications such as driveline lengths, pinion can caster angles, etc."

of course I think I did correctly But easy enough to check. this can cause the rubbing on inside wall of wheel well?

 

[Green Bean]

As the saying goes: "A picture is worth a thousand words." Please post a photo or two of the wheel(s) in question showing where the rubbing is occurring as well as the axle orientation.

 

[MDH33]

Mine has always rubbed the inner wheel well at full stuff with 33's. I'm kind of surprised you're rubbing with 30's though.

 

[sogncab]

Mine has always rubbed the inner wheel well at full stuff with 33's. I'm kind of surprised you're rubbing with 30's though.

With 31x10½ and the same suspension, i gently rub in the rear. So I too am surprised.

I have not noticed front rubbing, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

 

[dazerb]

OME 2.5
33/9.5/15 tires
A little stiff (med springs), no rub whatsoever, plenty of flex on the trails.
I need some good trail pics