OME install report

I finally got around to installing my OME lift. Took me about 12 hours between two days to install on my own. Removed old spacer lift and AAL and installed 885x coils, Nitrocharger shocks, Beefed Taco carrier bearing drop, sway bar drop kit, 1/4" coil spacer, LR UCA's and Dakar leaf packs. I cut the original long mounting bolt to frame on the UCA's and that worked well. Installing the coil/strut combo was easy once you loosen the LCA bolts ( mark alignment cams before ) so the arm drops out of the way enough. The PITA was the leaf packs alot of cursing and grunting to get them in place. Since I was working solo I used two jacks, jack stands, and some 2x4's to assist. I still managed to screw up one of the ABS sensor wires somewhere ( still need to pin point which one ). Also installed the sway bar relocation brackets in case, it was cheap anyways. And lastly installed the long awaited Beefed Taco Carrier bearing drop, this was a highly anticipated part because of my low speed take off vibe/shudder. This part I am happy to say cleared up my low speed shudder thank god lets see how it does on the highway. Getting the truck somewhat aligned was a bitch but a buddy helped until I get an alignment in a week or so. I feel like I took a beating its a very labor intensive job especially on your own and I have a very good selection of tools and air tools as well but I am working on the floor. All in all truck drives amazing, way better than cheap lift I had and handling is much better. Truck drives firm but not stiff like spacer lift and AAL. would say the rear leafs due to weight and aligning mounting holes to frame was the worst part probably because I worked alone. Now to see how it handles loads and some trails . Thanks to TW for all the research tools.

 

Post some pics!!

 

Will do. Going to let it settle then take some pictures.

 

Definitely worth doing it yourself. There's certain pride when it comes to working on your vehicle yourself. When my kit was installed the first time, I took it in. My leaf pack and brake line upgrade was done by me and another member. I have definitely learn a lot thanks to TW and its members. Plus you save a ton on install fees. +1 to you sir.

 

congrads to you. Good job.

I did mine myself and although (like you) it was a PITA in some spots, I do have the satisfaction of saving some money...and it looks great!!

 

yes, post pics please...I will be installing the same front lift as u soon. along with uca's but, for the rear a 3 leaf progressive which I don't think will be as difficult as a new leaf pack