Opinions on Old Man Emu Ultimate TJ / LJ Wrangler Kit?

[Chris]

Cool ! Any suggestions at to a brand ? Many thanks

I’d use the Currie one.

 

[bobthetj03]

I’d use the Currie one.

Isn't the Currie one an angled bracket for SYE applications?

 

[Chris]

Isn't the Currie one an angled bracket for SYE applications?

That’s right. Forgot the OP isn’t doing a SYE.

In that case you don’t need a bracket I would think.

 

[bobthetj03]

Will the Currie TB fit in the factory axle side location without the bracket? If so, that would be the way to go.

 

[Keg]

I’d use the Currie one.

Ok I will check out the Currie

 

[dogbreath650]

I ran that setup for a number of years and it worked just fine. When I went up to 35's I added 1.5" coil spacers for added lift and it worked just fine in that application also (note that I got the LT shocks with the original kit and they had enough travel to work will when the spacers were added).

FWIW I just installed a set of the new OME Nitro Sport shocks and I like them. I don't find them too stiff at all, certainly stiffer that my 12 year old worn out ones but not too bad in my opinion. I went with them over the Rancho 5000x as I was afraid that with my heavy LJ and mostly off road use that those would be too soft. YMMV

 

[Keg]

I ran that setup for a number of years and it worked just fine. When I went up to 35's I added 1.5" coil spacers for added lift and it worked just fine in that application also (note that I got the LT shocks with the original kit and they had enough travel to work will when the spacers were added).

FWIW I just installed a set of the new OME Nitro Sport shocks and I like them. I don't find them too stiff at all, certainly stiffer that my 12 year old worn out ones but not too bad in my opinion. I went with them over the Rancho 5000x as I was afraid that with my heavy LJ and mostly off road use that those would be too soft. YMMV

Yes my LJ is certainly heavy . I kinda pulled the trigger on the ranchero already but that’s a good option for me if it does not handle the weight !

 

[MountaineerTom]

I didn’t use any kind of bracket with my JKS rear track bar. Just removed old one, installed/adjusted the new one. I did cut a section out of the mount so bar didn’t hit it and bind going up.

 

[Mikey89]

That’s right. Forgot the OP isn’t doing a SYE.

In that case you don’t need a bracket I would think.

Is a SYE, extended brake lines, and control arms upgrades needed for a lift this size? 2.5 suspension plus 1.25 body that is

 

[MountaineerTom]

Typically, no, on an unlimited.

I‘m still running original control arms, brake lines.

 

[Chris]

Is a SYE, extended brake lines, and control arms upgrades needed for a lift this size? 2.5 suspension plus 1.25 body that is

If you want to do it right, then yes. If you're okay with having a low hanging transfer case, then no.

I suppose it just depends. Do you want to just drive it on-road, or do you want to do some real off-roading?

 

[Mikey89]

If you want to do it right, then yes. If you're okay with having a low hanging transfer case, then no.

I suppose it just depends. Do you want to just drive it on-road, or do you want to do some real off-roading?

Sounds like a yes to me! Just making sure I don’t do anything overkill

 

[rdu-jeep]

Typically, no, on an unlimited.

I‘m still running original control arms, brake lines.

If you want to do it right, then yes. If you're okay with having a low hanging transfer case, then no.

I suppose it just depends. Do you want to just drive it on-road, or do you want to do some real off-roading?

How about on a 2001 TJ Sport?

I don't see myself doing real off-roading to start, but it would help to know the order in which I should prioritize this stuff to enhance the build. I'd like to start with the minimums to get it rolling, then do small ongoing upgrades.

 

[Chris]

How about on a 2001 TJ Sport?

I don't see myself doing real off-roading to start, but it would help to know the order in which I should prioritize this stuff to enhance the build. I'd like to start with the minimums to get it rolling, then do small ongoing upgrades.

You'd be fine in that case.

 

[Keg]

Typically, no, on an unlimited.

I‘m still running original control arms, brake lines.

Well I am broke now ha! So for me I am going to install what I ordered and ride on my new Stock control arms for a bit . I feel like I will notice a significant difference with gears , 3.75 lift , from 31 to 33 inch tires and sway bar disconnects and new springs and shocks . I was stock before except for lockers and 31’s and rubicon 16 inch rims . Thanks for all the help to every one on here I think I got a good set up and cheaper then I thought it would be . So thanks !

 

[rdu-jeep]

Did you end up getting the Currie front and rear track bars?
I have just read a lot about track bars today, and it seems like a lot goes into it. Perhaps not for a smaller lift like we are doing, but relocation bracket, welding new supports (or a new bracket completely), different brands rubbing on other parts of the Jeep, etc.

Seemed to me like the Currie track bars were the ones that didn't have any of these issues due to their design.

However, are front and rear adjustable track bars required here? Or simply a relocation bracket in the rear?

 

[Keg]

Did you end up getting the Currie front and rear track bars?
I have just read a lot about track bars today, and it seems like a lot goes into it. Perhaps not for a smaller lift like we are doing, but relocation bracket, welding new supports (or a new bracket completely), different brands rubbing on other parts of the Jeep, etc.

Seemed to me like the Currie track bars were the ones that didn't have any of these issues due to their design.

However, are front and rear adjustable track bars required here? Or simply a relocation bracket in the rear?

That’s the only two things I have not ordered yet , I was told on the rear to order a relocation bracket , I was planning to order tonight but I may need to do more research . I thought the front was a direct bolt on ? I hope

 

[MountaineerTom]

How about on a 2001 TJ Sport?

I don't see myself doing real off-roading to start, but it would help to know the order in which I should prioritize this stuff to enhance the build. I'd like to start with the minimums to get it rolling, then do small ongoing upgrades.

The longer wheel base and driveshaft on the Unlimited’s lets you get by with some things the short TJ’s cant as easily.

 

[Mikey89]

Well I am broke now ha! So for me I am going to install what I ordered and ride on my new Stock control arms for a bit . I feel like I will notice a significant difference with gears , 3.75 lift , from 31 to 33 inch tires and sway bar disconnects and new springs and shocks . I was stock before except for lockers and 31’s and rubicon 16 inch rims . Thanks for all the help to every one on here I think I got a good set up and cheaper then I thought it would be . So thanks !

Once you are finished please post it in the build thread! I would love to see the pics and full parts breakdown for reference! Best of luck and congrats!

 

[Keg]

The longer wheel base and driveshaft on the Unlimited’s lets you get by with some things the short TJ’s cant as easily.

That’s a good a thing !

Once you are finished please post it in the build thread! I would love to see the pics and full parts breakdown for reference! Best of luck and congrats!

thanks I will figure out how to do that !