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My BJ74 is less tall on the left side; it leans. The OME lift kit was put on (by PO) about 2 years ago. The springs have some surface rust.

Do I need to remove the springs and set them side by side to find out what's really going on?

Also, how do I find shocks here in the USA that will fit: what are the defining measurements to know?
 
@wardharris (Terrain Tamer) can assist you with the shocks if you go that route.
 
With regard to "it leans", I believe this is typical cruiser lean seen on 40 series and 70 series. Not sure if it happens with others. Most learn to live with it. Mine has it. Sometimes it's a charming Toyota thing to me and sometimes it drives me crazy. There are ways to correct it. I've heard of swapping right to left rear but usually people put a little plate on the mount on one side. Search "cruiser lean". Sorry, can't help with shock question. Good luck.
 
jblueridge said:
My BJ74 is less tall on the left side; it leans. The OME lift kit was put on (by PO) about 2 years ago. The springs have some surface rust.

Do I need to remove the springs and set them side by side to find out what's really going on?

Also, how do I find shocks here in the USA that will fit: what are the defining measurements to know?
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Is there something wrong with the shocks? If the springs are sagging, not sure if shocks need to be replaced after two years...
 
I would swap the springs around and see how it looks as you guys drive on the wrong side compared to us so the road camber would make it look worse.
 
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Cruiser Outfitters stocks both stock height and lifted application shocks for a wide variety of trucks including your BJ74. As mentioned, "cruiser lean" is super common. The guys at Cruiser Outfitters can give you the low down, but there are +/- front springs and A/B rear springs that can be swapped/matched for a more level height.
 
Wow! Thanks for the info in your replies!

If the list to portside is common, I will probably leave it alone.

The shocks are completely separate and are not related tot he lean situation.
I'll use the sources you mentioned when the time comes.
 
I paid a local spring shop around $350 to re-arch the OME springs to accommodate extra height in rear and correct lean.
 
Ben -
Sounds like cosmetic surgery on young lady - "the nose works ok but it's a little crooked" - as long as you (the patient) are happy, that's a great solution.

I wonder if they could de-arch a lift that was too tall...... Tell us about the process - heat/pressure - how many inches were added to the arc - and how many tries it took to 'get it right'.

Thanks and congratulations!
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PS Note that I didn't use breast augmentation as an example in my analogy....I am trying to be more mature in my posts. :)
 
PS Note that I didn't use breast augmentation as an example in my analogy....I am trying to be more mature in my posts. :)[/QUOTE]

"I am trying to be more mature in my post" ........ Why?
 
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