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Is there any way to identify new OME coils?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by BeeSharp, Feb 14, 2018.

  1. Feb 14, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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    I just got a set in today from a reputable company and they were simply wrapped in brown paper, no tags. i just want to make sure that are in fact what i ordered before i install them and find out they are the wrong size. The springs themselves don't seem to have any markings. Thanks for any help.
     
  2. Feb 14, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    What springs are they supposed to be?
     
  3. Feb 14, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    ome 887
     
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    Measure the springs and compare to this chart:

    • OME 883: 375mm in height, 590 pound spring rate
    • OME 884: 390mm in height 590 pound spring rate
    • OME 885: 395mm in height 590 pound spring rate
    • OME 886: 402mm in height 660 pound spring rate
    • OME 887: 400mm in height 590 pound spring rate
    • OME 888: 405 mm in height 590 pound spring rate
     
  5. Feb 14, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    OME 887s should be 400mm or 15.748 inches.
     
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    When I bought some they came in an Ome labeled box with a tag on each spring denoting what it was.
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    Yeah this bothers me a bit, but the company is well respected on the forums

    thanks for taking the time to post that, puts me at ease now, just about a perfect measurement
     
  9. Feb 14, 2018 at 7:32 PM
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    No problem, glad I could help.
     
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    Maybe they were a return or something.
     

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