Pre-install checks that save time
Before you wrench, measure current ride height from hub center to fender, note any lean, and list permanent gear. Confirm the OME coil or leaf part numbers you selected match that weight. Have new hardware on hand where the manufacturer recommends it. A little prep eliminates most surprises.
Front coil best practices
Support the control arm, remove the strut or coil assembly, and install the OME front coils that match your load. On many platforms, in-stock coils like 2850, 2883, 2882, 2886, 2926, and 2936 get you into the right window. Reuse or replace isolators per your platform, then torque rubber-bushed hardware at normal ride height so bushings sit neutral. This one habit keeps squeaks away.
Rear leaf best practices
If you are updating the rear, replace worn shackles and bushings while you install in-stock leaves like EL111R or Dakar CS003R. Set the vehicle down, roll it to settle, then torque at ride height. When rear rate matches cargo, you will see less squat under throttle and better stability on ramps.
Alignment and aim
Book alignment right after suspension work. Center the wheel and set toe so tire wear stays even. If the front attitude changes, re-aim headlights that night. Good aim is both safety and comfort.
Proof drive you can repeat
Set pressures cold, then take a five-minute loop with one rough patch, a steady sweeper, and a mile of highway. You want one clean reaction to bumps, fewer mid-corner corrections, and a wheel that relaxes near center. If anything feels off, recheck torque and pressures before you assume spring rate is wrong.
Seasonal maintenance that keeps it quiet
Rinse winter brine, re-torque after your first long trip, and log the pressures that felt best for summer and winter. Proper notes make future changes painless and keep the new calm intact.
Closing
Install once and enjoy for years. Get your OME coils and OME rear leaf springs at Shockwarehouse, plus the setup guidance that makes the first test drive a win.
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