offthepath
Adventurer
I just installed an ome lift kit on my gen 3 montero. I got it from Sierra expeditions and called them to ask what front springs to get because I am planning on installing a winch, no bumper. They recommended the heavy duty 2915 springs, even though I was going to be a little under the recommended weights.
First thing I noticed is that the ome front springs are much taller than stock and I had to really comprass them to get them into the struts. Once installed I had 3 5/8 to 3 3/4in of lift!!! ******. It is just jammed against the lower bump stop. I knew they would be a little stiff with no winch yet but even my 215lb bouncing on the front of the car would not get them to give.
I installed the backs and no problem but it clearly is sitting nose high. A quick drive around the block showed something is very wrong with it bouncing over the curb and the suspension was total ridged.
I checked the box and the tag on the spring and both say 2915. I suppose I may have messed something up, but my inclination is that the springs are wrong and to long. From everything I have researched ome springs are the same or a little shorter than stock. The fronts were a good inch to inch and a half taller.
This is so irrating, no time coming up and now a vehicle that cannot be driven.
Here are the pictures I took. Is anything wrong?
First thing I noticed is that the ome front springs are much taller than stock and I had to really comprass them to get them into the struts. Once installed I had 3 5/8 to 3 3/4in of lift!!! ******. It is just jammed against the lower bump stop. I knew they would be a little stiff with no winch yet but even my 215lb bouncing on the front of the car would not get them to give.
I installed the backs and no problem but it clearly is sitting nose high. A quick drive around the block showed something is very wrong with it bouncing over the curb and the suspension was total ridged.
I checked the box and the tag on the spring and both say 2915. I suppose I may have messed something up, but my inclination is that the springs are wrong and to long. From everything I have researched ome springs are the same or a little shorter than stock. The fronts were a good inch to inch and a half taller.
This is so irrating, no time coming up and now a vehicle that cannot be driven.
Here are the pictures I took. Is anything wrong?
