Shocks control ride quality. For your purposes, just get some Rancho 5000x shocks (55239/55241).
Then See what else is going on under your rig. Is there a TCase drop? What about your front trackbar? Does it have a drop pitman arm? Fix anything wrong
A Beginners Guide to Lifting Your Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Then See what else is going on under your rig. Is there a TCase drop? What about your front trackbar? Does it have a drop pitman arm? Fix anything wrong
You'll likely want the Rancho rs5000x shocks in the 0-2" configuration. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01963XI50/?tag=wranglerorg-20I am not sure what else is below as I am new to the Jeep world. Although I don’t think there are any TCase drops from what I can tell. Also, will the Rancho Shocks work regardless of the size of the lift? That may be a dumb question but I’m learning each day.
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Thank you. I will give that a try. Are you aware of any good feeds on replacing the rear shocks?
I've always had good luck with supporting the jeep by the frame and simply letting the suspension droop. (Shocks disconnected) Disconnecting the rear sway bar will give you a bit more flex if needed.
Thank you. I hear the top bolts of the old shock are difficult to get off due to rust. The. With enough pressure the bolts break off. Someone had a good idea by spraying pPB blaster through a multi day process and after each spray just micro adjusting the bolt loose.
That's a good plan. I always overlook that step since I'm not in a rust state.
I just noticed I outlined replacing springs above not shocks.....
For shocks it could all be done on the ground. Nothing special needs to be done. (Other than penetrating oil)
Just curious, did you go with the OME or the Rancho kit??? I can't decide...sigh
The common opinion here is to make your own kit, as the OME springs (and spacers, and trackbar relocation) are good - the shocks aren’t anymore.
edit: the shocks are likely fine, they’re just not as nice on a TJ as the previous generation of OME shock.
Hey everyone!
I am about to install the 2'' OME Lift in my 2.4 2004 TJ.
Because it is my daily driver and want to do a good job, I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of
rear upper and lower adjustable control arms, and a DC driveshaft
VS
transfer case drop
I am about to install the 2'' OME Lift in my 2.4 2004 TJ.
Because it is my daily driver and want to do a good job, I would like to know the advantages and disadvantages of
rear upper and lower adjustable control arms, and a DC driveshaft
VS
transfer case drop
In my opinion, there is almost never a good reason for a TC drop unless it’s temporary. By dropping the TC you’re giving up a bunch of why we install a lift. The advantages are really only saving money and Sacrificing break over.
Using CAs and a DC shaft - you’re able to leverage all the lift gives you by not sacrificing the break over angle and allowing a future tummy tuck if useful for how you wheel.
Time for another dumb question: I've had Pro Comp recommended to me for a 2" lift kit. A search here doesn't reveal anything about this brand, however our local balls to the wall 4X4 shop also carries them, but I have yet to be in to talk to them. Probably about a year out from doing this...
Pcleaners2
TJ Enthusiast
The springs would likely be fine but their shocks will not be great. The go-to here is the 2-inch OME lift with rancho rs5000x shocks. The no lift version the shocks would likely be best. An OME 2-inch lift is something that could easily be done with basic tools and there is no need to pay a shop. With a 2 inch lift, you may want to look into an adjustable front track bar and a rear track bar bracket but it's not required. Without the track bar, the axle will be about .25" off to one side.
Pcleaners2
TJ Enthusiast
And an SYE with attendant driveshaft is my understanding from both this thread and elsewhere...
With a 2" lift and even a 1.25 BL I'd give it a 98% chance that an SYE will not be needed. 99.9% if you add a 1-inch motor mount lift. I have the 1" aluminum blocks from JKS and they have been great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005TTZF52/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Correct. A motor mount lift is used to decrease the angle of the rear driveshaft. If you are adding a body lift you might as well toss a motor mount lift into the mix so you don't need to modify the fan shroud. Personally I prefer the aluminum blocks vs the more expensive brown dog mounts because it seems the brown dogs cause vibrations more often then simply adding a spacer under the factory mounts.