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PStov98TJ
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PStov98TJ
TJ Enthusiast
I already have some Bilstein 5100's, so I'm going to try that combination.
Did you say you already got tires? Pictures weren't loading on my end and I'm trying to follow along ha! Here in the Midwest the parks are ALL about clearance. I have a 2" lift and 33s but I still hit my tcase skid on almost everything, and it's not dropped at all.! I run with a bunch of JKs though and they all roll 37s...
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I was getting the 2942's and 2933's. I think one is front and the other is rear. Can't remember off hand...
What say ye? I'm still basically trying to build like you suggested...
Already have 31x10.5r15's. With the OME I'll be up 2.5" or so. Will replace my coil spring isolators at the time since the stock one's are worn out. Only way I want to go to 33's is if I re-gear, do a body lift in addition to the suspension lift and some flat fender flares. For right now I'm sticking with 31's, get set up for wheelin' with a tummy tuck and see how it goes on the terrain around here...Overall, this is a low center of gravity build.
And I'm supposing the 933's and 942's are what you suggest? Did it give you about 2.5"? I know they advertise 2" but most get around 2.5". I'm trying to keep a light build; right now I'm basically stock weight, ~3430lbs. The only thing that will add some weight in the future is front bumper and winch. I'll try to stay aluminum on parts there if I can. T-case skid will be Savvy aluminum. Anyway, that's the plan...
I got exactly 2.5" in the front after installing a Warn M8000 winch, so you might net a bit more without the weight up front. When I bought my OME lift, the kit came with springs, 10mm coil spacers, shocks, a rear TB relocation bracket, 1" rear bump stop extensions, and 3/4" TC skid spacers. I think the OME springs are actually a 2" lift spring, but with the 10mm spacers, that nets 2.5" of lift.
These are the coil spacers I mentioned...
Installed on the rear...
I'll be curious if your springs are labeled. They should be labeled "A" and "B".
These are the coil spacers I mentioned...
Installed on the rear...
I'll be curious if your springs are labeled. They should be labeled "A" and "B".
Ok, by the end of the month I'm going to get my OME 932/944 Coil Springs. I'm not buying the whole kit since I already have Bilstein 5100 shocks that will work with this 2" lift. I note on the OME kit that they come with some front and rear coil spring isolators. These are 10mm and I believe are in addition to the stock coil spring isolators, giving a bit more lift. I was thinking to replace the stock coil spring isolators and add these as well, is that Right? Also, do I need the rear TB relocation bracket and the 3/4" TC skid spacers?
They can be used in addition with the stock isolaters. When I ordered my OME lift, I thought it came with those isolaters (some kits do, mine did not), so I contacted ARB, & word from them was if you use them with the stock isolaters, they go between the rubber stock isolater and the spring seat on the frame. So, from bottom to top - spring, rubber isolater, OME poly isolater.
I don't know what you would gain by just using the OME isolators without the stock ones...Unless your stockers are shot and need replacement.
Got it, I think I will replace the stock isolators. Might as well while I have it all apart. They're cheap. I appreciate your help.
Do I need the rear TB relocation bracket and the 3/4" TC skid spacers that come with the kit?
Do I need the rear TB relocation bracket and the 3/4" TC skid spacers that come with the kit?
It looks like I will need the Track Bar bracket for alignment. Can I use washers to lower Transfer Case 3/4 inch?
The 10mm spring isolators are considered coil spacers. Use them in conjunction with the factory spring isolators. This will give you the advertised 2.5" of lift. OME springs are only 2" lift springs.
The rear track bar bracket will be required unless you have or get an adjustable rear track bar.
Yes, you can use washers for the TC drop, but be prepared to get longer bolts if you need to drop it more than 1/2".
The rear track bar bracket will be required unless you have or get an adjustable rear track bar.
Yes, you can use washers for the TC drop, but be prepared to get longer bolts if you need to drop it more than 1/2".
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