What length Rancho shocks for OME ZJ/LJ springs (2934/2949)?

Inherited-LJ

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Title says it all… bonus points if you’ve got pictures.

I have an LJ if you can’t tell by my name. In the winter, I’ll have a snow plow hanging off the front and a hard top + 35” spare on the back.

Summer will be stock bumpers and soft top, but still have the 35” spare on the back. Summer set up is subject to change (heavier bumpers/winch) if more weight is needed.
 
I had that exact set up and ran the 2-3 inch shocks. Specifically the 9000xl RS999239 and RS999241. The 5000x's actually have a little more travel. I switched to fronts to the 5000x RS55239 as it gave me a little more up travel. The rear worked fine as my limitation in up travel was the rear track bar bracket hitting the tub. I ran this lift with 1 inch body lift and 32's and 33's. Unless you are cutting the tub I assume your bump stops will be set to keep the tires out of the fenders. If possible I would install the lift and tires and measure for shock length.

This is the front with 2 inches of bump stop.
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Thank you! Exactly the info I was looking for. I will go with the 5000x 2-3”.

I do plan on also lifting the body by 1.25”, but still understand I am going to have to set the bump stops to a point that will limit the up-travel. I am not super concerned with that as I don’t plan on doing any serious off-roading.

If you did it again, would you get an adjustable rear track or was the bracket good enough? Same for the front… would you get and adjustable front track bar or do you think that’s unnecessary?

Also, I don’t think I’ll need any SYE, extended brake lines, etc. that are typically needed with TJ lifts over 2” since I have an LJ… but seeing as you ran this exact set up, anything else I should consider? Sway bar links (front and/or rear)?

For reference, this is the whole plan (as of now):
- OME ZJ/LJ Springs
- Rancho 2-3” 5000x shocks
- OME Rear Track Bar Relocation Bracket
- 1.25” Savvy Body Lift
- 1” Motor Mount Lift
- T-Case Cable Shifter
- Bump Stops
 
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Inherited-LJ said:
I’d have to look it up but my guess is somewhere around 750lbs total (blade, mount and lift combined)
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The addition of the 750lb plow in the winter will cause the front to sink about 2.5" and the rear to rise up some amount.
 
Inherited-LJ said:
Thank you! Exactly the info I was looking for. I will go with the 5000x 2-3”.

I do plan on also lifting the body by 1.25”, but still understand I am going to have to set the bump stops to a point that will limit the up-travel. I am not super concerned with that as I don’t plan on doing any serious off-roading.

If you did it again, would you get an adjustable rear track or was the bracket good enough? Same for the front… would you get and adjustable front track bar or do you think that’s unnecessary?

Also, I don’t think I’ll need any SYE, extended brake lines, etc. that are typically needed with TJ lifts over 2” since I have an LJ… but seeing as you ran this exact set up, anything else I should consider? Sway bar links (front and/or rear)?

For reference, this is the whole plan (as of now):
- OME ZJ/LJ Springs
- Rancho 2-3” 5000x shocks
- OME Rear Track Bar Relocation Bracket
- 1.25” Savvy Body Lift
- 1” Motor Mount Lift
- T-Case Cable Shifter
- Bump Stops
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On my LJ I just used the bracket for the rear track bar and it worked fine. I did have to zip tie the fuel pump wiring harness out of the way as it wanted to get pinched between the bracket and floor board on full compression. I would highly recommend an adjustable bar for the front. There are several brands that will work with the lower lift height without causing interference. If your budget allows the Currie/Rockjock is the best. If you go with a different brand verify it will work with the 2 inch lift. You will need extended sway bar links. The front brake line brackets can be relocated further down on the frame or you can get longer lines. I just relocated mine. With the lower lift and MML I had no vibrations even after raising the transfer case skid 1inch so an SYE won't be necessary.
 
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