Old Man Emu 2" Lift Installation Write-Up
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Like I said, I am going to check the flex next weekend, but I can say that the ride on the road is way better than stock.
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....................Now, I should note that we did this Old Man Emu 2″ lift kit install on a 2-Door Jeep JK Wrangler X that already had 33″ tires installed on it. And, when all was said and done, I can tell you that this kit yielded closer to 3″-3.5″ of lift and had plenty of room under the fender flares to fit up to a 35″ tire. The installation is extremely simple and can be done in about 2 hours using basic metric tools.
Old Man Emu 2" Lift Installation Write-Up
1) Opting for the HD version to be installed on a 4-door JK, would after aftermarket bumpstops be needed?
2) And are extended brake line brackets or longer brake lines needed if the overall lift may be ~3"-3.5"?
Thank you...
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My lift is still pretty new. At this point I need to adjust my caster, but it is not bad just a little flighty. I am going to wait a few monts to see how much if any the springs settle before I consider upper control arms.
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Cool. I've been waiting for this write up. What's all this about caster and stuff though? Is that somehting an alignment shop will take care of, or is this more complicated?
As for adjustable track bars, how much work is needed to dial them in right?
Also, where can I find more pictures. I kind of like those added fog lights.
As for adjustable track bars, how much work is needed to dial them in right?
Also, where can I find more pictures. I kind of like those added fog lights.
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Fantastic write-up. I do have a couple of questions.
1) Opting for the HD version to be installed on a 4-door JK, would after aftermarket bumpstops be needed?
2) And are extended brake line brackets or longer brake lines needed if the overall lift may be ~3"-3.5"?
Thank you...
1) Opting for the HD version to be installed on a 4-door JK, would after aftermarket bumpstops be needed?
2) And are extended brake line brackets or longer brake lines needed if the overall lift may be ~3"-3.5"?
Thank you...
2. No. The shock length have been designed to act as limiting straps and they will prevent you from over extending your brake lines.
What's all this about caster and stuff though? Is that somehting an alignment shop will take care of, or is this more complicated?
As for adjustable track bars, how much work is needed to dial them in right?
Also, where can I find more pictures. I kind of like those added fog lights.
As for adjustable track bars, how much work is needed to dial them in right?
Also, where can I find more pictures. I kind of like those added fog lights.
Adjustable track bars are very simple to set and you can find out how to do it by checking out my write-up here:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
Last but not least, you can see a few more pics of this JK on its new OME lift at the bottom of the write-up.
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Comparing this to the TF HD BB, does the OME not come with new longer sway bar links? I did not see them pictured in WOL's writeup. With the 2.5 TF, it comes with new longer links. Just curious and trying to make up my mind! I will have bumpers and winch, so the HD version is what I plan on going wtih.
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2 door medium springs??
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If you’re looking to give your Jeep JK Wrangler a 2″-3″ lift and have no plans of ever going taller in the future, there’s only one true suspension lift kit you should consider and that is the one made by Old Man Emu. Being that the tallest lift that they make is an advertised 2″ lift, you can be sure that they do all that they can to make it the very best and have actually made a reputation for themselves for doing just that.
Retailing for about $650, the Old Man Emu 2″ suspension lift is by no means a ‘budget boost’ nor is it meant to be. As mentioned, this kit is a complete suspension lift that includes the replacement of your factory coils and shocks with ones that have been specifically designed and rated to offer the best ride possible.
Now, I should note that we did this Old Man Emu 2″ lift kit install on a 2-Door Jeep JK Wrangler X that already had 33″ tires installed on it. And, when all was said and done, I can tell you that this kit yielded closer to 3″-3.5″ of lift and had plenty of room under the fender flares to fit up to a 35″ tire. The installation is extremely simple and can be done in about 2 hours using basic metric tools.
Old Man Emu 2" Lift Installation Write-Up
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You might know this already, but FYI If you purchased NORTHRIDGE4X4's advertised OME ''heavy duty kit" it comes with heavy duty front springs and medium rear springs.
Not exactly.
OME has 2 HD Rear springs
OME 618- Heavy constant load 300 pounds which is what we include.
and
OME 620 Heavy constant load 660 pounds - These springs should never be sold. Way to heavy
David