Feedback on Lift Build

Jeepin14s

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I finally purchased my first Jeep this past fall and have been slowly working on fixing leaks and planning my lift. I have been reading everyone's posts for months now learning and think I have decided on a lift build. My goal is to keep the lift around 2" to fit 32" tires and not (fingers crossed) have to spend more on other mods because of vibes. Below is my build plans, but I am open to change if experienced minds suggest otherwise. I have a 2004 TJ that is completely stock. Thoughts / comments / feedbacks?

Old Man Emu (OME) Front Coils - P/N 2933
Old Man Emu (OME) Rear Coils - P/N 2941 - do I go with 2942 Heavy duty - keep in mind I have a soft top with only a 32" tire on back & stock bumper?

Fox® Racing Shox Front 2.0 Performance Series IFP Shock - Part #: 980-24-643 - are these too long? The collapsed length worries me
Fox® Racing Shox Rear 2.0 Performance Series IFP Shock - Part #: 985-24-086 - are these too long? The collapsed length worries me

All new bolts & nuts for shocks
JKS Manufacturing 2942 Rear Adjustable End Links
JKS Manufacturing 2001 Quicker Disconnects
Prothane Bump Stop Kit (rear) - added from the top
Synergy Bump Stop Kit (front) - added to the axle spring perch

32” x 11.5” BFG A/T KO2
15”x8” wheels with 4” backspacing
Rear track bar relocation bracket
New rear bump stop cups as mine are rusted pretty bad

My intent was to take this on some trails, but found out after I bought it the nearest trails are 3+ hours away, so this is mainly a top-off daily driver.

Any feedback is appreciated.
 
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What are the shock measurements? Foxes while having the potential to be very good, are longer than other other similar travel shocks and are a compromise when using stock mounts.
 
Front (980-24-643):
Collapsed Length: 15.55"
Extended Length: 25.15"
Travel: 9.60"

Rear (985-24-086):
Collapsed Length: 14.55"
Extended Length: 22.55"
Travel: 8.10"
 
The fronts need about 2.5" of bump stop extension. The rears about 2.25".

The lift heights would be better around 3".
 
If my goal is to keep the lift height around 2”, am I better off with with OME or Bilstein 5100 shocks?

If OME, would I better better off with the light or heavy duty shock? And can I make do without the front bump stop extensions with 32’s then or will I still need some?

Any feedback on the rest of the parts? Yay / nay?
 
I’d go with the OME 2941, light duty

OME on the shocks, light duty

Everything else looks well-thought through! Nice job
 
If my goal is to keep the lift height around 2”, am I better off with with OME or Bilstein 5100 shocks?

If OME, would I better better off with the light or heavy duty shock? And can I make do without the front bump stop extensions with 32’s then or will I still need some?

Any feedback on the rest of the parts? Yay / nay?

Tires 31" and above start to need bump stop extension. It is what it is.

Look at Rancho 5000x shocks.