Topic: re-arching a leaf spring

[enginethatcould]

Has anyone ever had this done or would it be a waste of my time. It's about half the cost of getting new springs.

[aw12345]

if you have shop press its easy to re arc a leafspring. Just takes time and a bit of effort. Take the spring apart and arch each individual leaf. Pinc it in the press about every 2 inches or so to get the result you like

[Jeffy]

Reached leafs don't last very long if you plan on wheeling it even moderately.  They will flatten out sooner then they did when they were new.  I would spend the money and buy new leafs, even if they are stock height.

[enginethatcould]

That was my thought on it as well. I found some old man emu front springs for around $70 each. If I get these, will I have to put the add-a leaf to even up with the back?

[Jeffy]

That was my thought on it as well. I found some old man emu front springs for around $70 each. If I get these, will I have to put the add-a leaf to even up with the back?

Are they new or used?  OME's tend to be a bit on the tall side but they are also super flexy.  I don't really know why they only made a 2.5" lift either.  They're great leafs but aren't tall enough to clear 33's without some help.

BTW: 99.9% of lifts are biased so the rear sits a bit taller this is because they are usually designed with some rear weight in mind.  OME has 3 different leafs available, from what I remember.  2.5L, 4.0L and HD.  If you're planning on adding more weight with winches and bumpers and perhaps a hardtop or lots of gear, you might want to get a leaf with a higher spring rate.

[enginethatcould]

Are they new or used?  OME's tend to be a bit on the tall side but they are also super flexy.  I don't really know why they only made a 2.5" lift either.  They're great leafs but aren't tall enough to clear 33's without some help.

BTW: 99.9% of lifts are biased so the rear sits a bit taller this is because they are usually designed with some rear weight in mind.  OME has 3 different leafs available, from what I remember.  2.5L, 4.0L and HD.  If you're planning on adding more weight with winches and bumpers and perhaps a hardtop or lots of gear, you might want to get a leaf with a higher spring rate.

Jeffy,

They ome are new. I have a 2" body lift and i'm running 33 tsl ss without a problem. Do think I would still be able to run these?
I eventually want to go SOA but that is down the road. Here is the link for the springs; http://www.oconeeoffroad.com/servlet/Detail?no=5981

Ley me know what you think. Thanks

[Jeffy]

I think you should be able to clear 33's fine.

Now, that I think about it they may have phases out the different leafs and just did the standard 4.0L leaf with the option for an AAL.

I know a few people who went SOA on the OME's.  You'd defiantly want to get rid of the body lift when you do that.  Maybe do TJ flares instead.  Those guy's are running a minimum of 37" tires.  You might want to consider doing an SOA on stock leafs if you're going to keep 33's.

[enginethatcould]

I think you should be able to clear 33's fine.

Now, that I think about it they may have phases out the different leafs and just did the standard 4.0L leaf with the option for an AAL.

I know a few people who went SOA on the OME's.  You'd defiantly want to get rid of the body lift when you do that.  Maybe do TJ flares instead.  Those guy's are running a minimum of 37" tires.  You might want to consider doing an SOA on stock leafs if you're going to keep 33's.

When you say stock, do you mean stock springs themselves or just stock size? I want to run 35-37" tires when it is all said and done.

[Jeffy]

When you say stock, do you mean stock springs themselves or just stock size? I want to run 35-37" tires when it is all said and done.

Stock leafs.  That's what I run up front.