Saturday I finished the 2" spring lift which netted me about 4" in front and 3 in back. I threw in some 3/4 spring spaces in front to level it out a bit too. It seems I had a "bit" of spring sag to start with. I am really happy with the results. The crazy nose dive under normal braking is gone, but I picked up a bit of driveline wobble, so I had to run to the hardware store and pick up some washers to drop the transfer case skid plate. 6 washers per side and I now have just a hint of wobble at take off on a hill. I will live with that for a bit and maybe pick up a nicer spacer kit down the road.
As a side note, I know OME gets a lot of love here, but I don't think whomever designed the OME rear trackbar relocation bracket has ever actually seen a Jeep. What a pain in the ass to install, and the instructions are useless because you can't physically put the bolts in like they describe. The bolts are also too short to use all of the included hardware. Makes me glad I went with the Porcomp springs instead of the OME. Who knows how OME would expect you to install them.
Anyway, I am really happy with how it turned out, now to get it off the pavement and break in the new parts.
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After:
Parts list for anyone interested:
Procomp 2" lift rear coil springs (55298) $120.04
Procomp 2" lift front coil springs (55297) $120.04
Rancho RS5000X Shocks (RS55128 & RS55240) $219.96
JKS 1" to 3.5" adjustable track bar (OGS126) $228.70
JKS Swaybar Quciker Disconects (2000) $166.24
OME Track bar relocation bracket (FKWTJ02) $ 21.34
Daystar 0.75" lift kit (KJ09108BK) $ 40.78
Monroe SC2928 Magnum Steering Damper $ 29.45
Monroe SA1997 Shock boot for Steering Damper $ 5.74
Daystar bump stops (KU09037BK) $ 29.99
Qty 36, 1/2" grade 8 washers for TC drop $ 9.72
Total: $992 sneaking in just under my $1K budget.
Just wanted to say thank you to the people on this site who have posted their 2" lift projects in the past. I did a lot of research here to figure out what parts to order and how to install them. Supporting membership is well earned.
Thanks!