Thanks Chris... Zone huh? Interested that you and Jerry both mentioned them. I really don't know much about them. Trails here in N. Georgia are disappearing quickly so leaning towards a more budget friendly suspension since I'd not have the trail system to justify going big. I really appreciate the info.
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Thanks Chris... Zone huh? Interested that you and Jerry both mentioned them. I really don't know much about them. Trails here in N. Georgia are disappearing quickly so leaning towards a more budget friendly suspension since I'd not have the trail system to justify going big. I really appreciate the info.
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And don’t forget OME, it’s up there with Savvy, Currie, et al in the upper eschelon of lifts! You’ll be fine at 3”, you’ll get vibes, but just use a 1” MML and call it a day. If you add a 1-1.25” BL you’ll be able to run 33’s with great clearance.
Yes, if you're on a budget, Zone would be the way to go. If you have a lot of money to spend, then Currie or Savvy are the top dogs in terms of bolt-on short arms.
But yes, the Zone lift was clearly given a lot of thought when it was planned out (as @jjvw has helped us to see), so it's a great option for a smaller budget.
Also, don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are other companies besides Savvy and Currie who make top quality lifts. Those two are just the most reputable / popular in the Jeep world. That's not to say that some other mom-and-pop fabricator couldn't build something just as good or better... I'm just talking in regards to major name brands here.
They have several other spring options that will net you closer to 3” or 4”. But mainly what matters is that they don’t build springs to give a Jeep a specific ride height. How could they know YOUR sprung weight? They only have a ballpark figure. That’s why some who have the OME HD 2” net 2.5”. the real game in town is figuring out your sprung weight and then knowing which spring to buy to get a certain ride height with ride characteristics your looking for.
I recently contacted a shop near me, they claim to be a 4x4 shop. I asked about having a lift kit installed, I told him what I wanted: OME springs and Rancho shocks. I offered to bring the parts to him or he could order the parts either way was fine by me. He recommended a rough country lift. I don't know a lot about rough country so I can't knock'em but this guy wouldn't let it go. He actually told me and I quote " it's the best bang for your buck" I proceeded to tell him I didn't want a rough country lift, the man never said another word., he set the phone down and walked away something hit a major nerve. :bash:
I'll find another off road shop!
I'll find another off road shop!
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You reduced his profit margin.
Is that the problem? He must be sitting on a pile of Rough Country lift kits.
Many shops have wholesale pricing on the popular catalogue kits. Old Man Emu usually isn't one of those. Then you go and complicate things by asking for a specific Rancho shock.
Do you see what you did?
I do now!
I really and truly didn't mean to upset this man to the point he had to walk away............from a phone! He wouldn't take no for an answer, he was a Rough Country pusher.
I really and truly didn't mean to upset this man to the point he had to walk away............from a phone! He wouldn't take no for an answer, he was a Rough Country pusher.
Unfortunately I have ask this question. What size lift kit is required to change the rear track bar or use a relocation bracket?
I'd hate to call the guy back from 4x4 shop he might really come out his tree.
I'd hate to call the guy back from 4x4 shop he might really come out his tree.
The rear track bar relocation brackets reset the factory track bar after a 2" lift. From there, you'll probably want an adjustable track bar starting at about 3". The axle shift becomes more severe the further from factory the lift is.
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If the long arms are adjustable then they should adjust as well as a short arm with adjustables.
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