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Old Man Emu 2" Lift Installation Write-Up

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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Thanks!! I have the same lift. For 35's, it wasn't quite high enough when off roading. So, I ended up installing ACOS' front and back. With the ACOS adjustments, it sure runs nice now!
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by swisherd
I have a 2dr JK that has had the OME HD lift on for about 9 months now and I am also running 33's. I have noticed that whenever I go forward from the parked position that a loud clicking sound occurs, which sounds like metal-to-metal contact. I noticed that the shocks can rotate very easily 360 deg so I tightened those up and it took care of the problem several months ago, but now it's back. Do I just need to keep retightening them as this issue reoccurs? Also whenever I am driving on bumpy pavement I can hear a metal-to-metal rattle, sounds like something is definitely loose, but I have tightened everything to no avail, any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

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My traction control was activating after I completed my install of OME kit and it sounds terrible when on a dry paved road, so I reset the computer by disconnecting the battery for 10 minutes or so then reconnecting battery and drive vehicle for 20 to 30 minutes or more. Maybe try that?
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cell4soul
I have a 2 dr with a Teraflex 2.5" coils on 35's. Once I installed the Rock Hard rear bumper, I am not happy with the sagging rear springs. The rock hard rear bumper is extremely heavy. Will the OME HD springs help eliminate the sagging?
I recently installed the OME H.D. lift on my 09 Rubi Unltd. I have a lot of weight front and rear, (ROCKHARD Bumpers front and rear), but I have shaved some weight as well. My stock springs had collapsed so badly the front bumps were touching and rear had very little clearance.
I didn't measure to compare,but I did not get as much lift as I had hoped. I used the 1/2" spacers in front. And the (slightly under) 2" rear bump stop ext. I have Bushwacker fenders so plenty of room but only 3" of travel before rear bump stops hit. More in front but have not measured. I used a P.p . Fr.Adj. T.B. which I set at 1/4" longer than stock bar. My T.B. and drag link are parallel,fact. rear t.b.-rear Track Bar is not at much angle at all,rear P.P. Track Bar brace on frame end,have a P.P. rear T.B. Bracket but it relocates and my T.B. would be near horizontal if I use it,and a few other unimportant items.( My fr. and rear ends were not off center by much if at all. I don't think I really needed any adjustment because I got less lift than a lighter rig). I was waiting for my p.p. fr. Lower Adj. Control Arms but it drove fine,no problems. Highway and back roads,with and w/o a load, and dirt tracks no bump steer no wobble,just smooth and much better than stock with the xtra weight.
I received my C.A.'s and installed them. All recommendations I see and the instructions said adjust to 23 1/4", my factory arms were 22 5/8" I went with 23" c-eye to c-eye. I test drove it,no problem. I drove it last night with slight load,and in a turn I hit a minor bump or pot hole and got major D.W. I an thinking I need to shorten front lower arms,close to or at stock length. I live not far from P.P. and a guy from there met me in town with some of my back ordered parts. He verified that my lift was an inch or so lower than "norm". I have 1/4" thick bumpers and winch with rear tire/can carrier,hi-Lift,Pull Pal,tools/necessities etc... I am thinking of adding spacers. Maybe changing 1/2" front to 3/4" in front and 1" in rear. Or 1" in front and 1 3/4" rear. If you haul camping gear,trailer etc.,you need a bit more rear height.
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Old Aug 6, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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Bump back to the top. Looking into some OME springs. Wanna see and hear more about them.
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