Bert Caldwell
New Member
Posts:39
 | | 27 Dec 2011 12:51 PM |
| I just ordered an OME heavy duty suspension kit from GBR in Salt Lake. Does anyone have any must know information about the instalation of this set? I am a fairly competent mechanic and do all my own maintenance so I don't anticipate any issues but any issues that have come up for anyone else is always good information. Thanks,Bert | | |
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Craig Miller
Posts:11803
| | 27 Dec 2011 01:19 PM |
| No issues. It's a very straightforward install even for a novice mechanic like myself. | | | |
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TrailsEnd
New Member
Posts:10
| | 27 Dec 2011 05:49 PM |
| What did the kit consist of? I was looking at doing this upgrade also but I do not see a kit on their website, just individual components.
Thanks!
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Rus Mandery
Basic Member
Posts:261
| | 27 Dec 2011 07:06 PM |
| If the 'Rover has coilovers, and they're anything like a 1997 4Runner's coilovers...I'd find a shop to put them on. | | | |
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Rob Stewart
Basic Member
Posts:429
| | 27 Dec 2011 07:26 PM |
| I installed mine on my DII, and that means it's super easy 4 Shocks, 4 Springs, that's it. Here's some helpful videos... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pkz0NTMFeYY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrt1FNhVDOs | | | |
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Bert Caldwell
New Member
Posts:39
| | 27 Dec 2011 08:14 PM |
| Thanks for the encouragement.
Derek, the "kit" was just the 4 OME Nitro Charger shocks and 4 OME Heavy duty springs. I actually called them to check into it because I needed it sooner than I could get it from Rovers North. From GBR it cost $740.00 to the doorstep. and they said I should have it here on this Thursday. They even covered the freight at that price. Oh, the reason for the tight time frame is we are moving to St.George Utah and need to be there by the 9th of Jan. Wanted the heavier springs because I am towing a 22' Camp trailer with us, and having 235/75-16 Yokohama Geolandar AT-S I get a slight rub when the trailer squats it and I get slightly off camber, ie, entering a parking lot. Oh and It's a good Excuse. | | | |
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Ben Bailey
Veteran Member
Posts:2562
| | 27 Dec 2011 08:19 PM |
| I've done it a few times. Easy job. Just remember to set yourself up with the jacks and the spring compressor before you attempt to get it in. Also, use some lubricant on the bolts the night before doing the work. | | | |
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Mike Block
Advanced Member
Posts:700
| | 27 Dec 2011 08:50 PM |
| My sister and family live in St George. Hot and sunny place!!!! | | | |
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Bert Caldwell
New Member
Posts:39
| | 27 Dec 2011 08:53 PM |
| Hot and sunny place!!!!
Not really looking forward to that part. Well, Sunny is good. | | | |
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Craig Miller
Posts:11803
| | 28 Dec 2011 02:16 AM |
| Bill at GBR is a great guy, but for future reference this lift kit is significantly less if you call Todd and buy it from Columbia Rovers and pick it up direct at ARB in Renton, WA (OME is owned by ARB). Plus you'll be supporting our primary sponsor.
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Polar Bear
New Member
Posts:17
| | 28 Dec 2011 06:43 AM |
| It mostly depends on what condition the underside of your vehicle is in. If you have rust and corrosion I would hit all the bolts with penetrating oil once a day for 2 or 3 days before attempting any work. Heating the bolts a bit with a torch before application helps draw the oil in. The OME kit (850/860 with nitrochargers) went into my FZJ80 in less than an hour in my brother's garage with some air tools. Neither of us had ever worked on 80 suspension before, but it went as smooth as butter- neither of us could believe it. You'll need to have the caster correction bushings (if your setup uses them) pressed in at a shop. I love the improved offroad performance of this setup and tighter street handling over the stock springs. You're going to love it. | | | |
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Rob Stewart
Basic Member
Posts:429
| | 28 Dec 2011 09:19 AM |
| Not sure about a DI, but I was able to do this job without a spring compressor. You'll have to get creative with the floor jack and bottle jack to get the rear axle pushed down enough to refit the new springs, but other than that it was easy breezy. If you can recruit a 2nd set of hands, it would speed up the job immensly. | | | |
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Craig Spaeth
Basic Member
Posts:439
| | 28 Dec 2011 10:08 AM |
| Pretty much what the others have said. It took me about 4 hours average skills, had a spring compressor but did not use it. It was my first time doing the job. Can't say enough about soaking everything maybe a few times the week before with some good penetrating oil.
the other Craig | | | |
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Rick Lindgren
Power User
Advanced Member
Posts:986
| | 28 Dec 2011 11:28 AM |
| Over the years, I have acquired a strong preference for the scent of PB Blaster. Sometimes I just spray myself with it when I haven't worked on the truck in awhile. I also never put anything back on my truck without using either blue loctite or anti-sieze (as appropriate). Otherwise it will all rust up again in no time. And the install is very straight forward as everyone else said. | | | |
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Craig Miller
Posts:11803
| | 28 Dec 2011 09:39 PM |
| LOL Rick. | | | |
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Scott Williams
Advanced Member
Posts:880
| | 29 Dec 2011 08:20 AM |
| The only advice I would give you is regarding the replacement of the front shocks. I would unbolt the shock tower and remove the shock with the tower as an assembly. Install the upper mount into the tower then install the tower and shock throught the spring as a unit. Much easier in my opinion.  | | | |
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Bert Caldwell
New Member
Posts:39
| | 29 Dec 2011 06:13 PM |
| slight setback, I got the parts for a Disco 2. Mine is a '98,(Discovery 1). Evidently the only parts that are interchangeable are the rear springs. Bill at GBR was very apologetic and got the correct parts out today so I should have them on Tuesday. This, of course, delays our trip to Utah by a day or two. On the up side I can stop on the way and drop off the extra parts at GBR. | | | |
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Andy Berglund
Tacoma, WA
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| 01 Jan 2012 10:47 AM |
| You're moving to St. George?!? I'm soooo jealous. It can get a little warm in the summer, but it could be worse.
As everyone has said, the suspension swap is easy. You probably won't need a coil spring compressor, especially if you disconnect the sway bars to allow max axle droop. As others have mentioned, spray some penetrating oil into them bolts! You won't regret it. I also would like to pimp Kroil's penetrating oil. Works much better than PB and less stinky.
Good luck and have a safe move.
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Rick Lindgren
Power User
Advanced Member
Posts:986
| | 01 Jan 2012 11:35 AM |
| Bert, you can also take a look at this for some pointers: OME INSTALL It doesn't technically exist anymore (Yay Wayback Machine!) but the guidance is still good and it has pictures. :-) Andy, I will take a look for that stuff. The PB does make me loopy some times. | | | |
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Scott Williams
Advanced Member
Posts:880
| | 01 Jan 2012 11:42 AM |
| Rick,
Kano Aero Kroil. It is the best penetrating oil period. It's expensive but you only need a small amount. It's incredible stuff. | | | |
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