Old Man Emu 2" Lift Installation Write-Up
JK Freak
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I am not sure about what to do with the rubi sway bar disco
but the kit doesnt come with extensions i dont think, although I have the JKS sway bar discos so I dont know if you dont already have extensions i suppose you would have to buy them
but the kit doesnt come with extensions i dont think, although I have the JKS sway bar discos so I dont know if you dont already have extensions i suppose you would have to buy them
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So that package deal is for the HD? For some reason, that link doesnt give me much info.
If anybody ahs any other questions please feel free to ask.
David
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I have the OME HD lift and the exact bumper as you, also with winch.
Initially I got 3.75" front, and 3.25" rear of lift. Added the RR bumper, winch, and full size 35" spare, and wheeled it a bit and it only settled 1/2" in the front, and the rear was unchanged. I added 3/4" spacers to the front, and it is very close, if not dead on, level.
I would't hesitate to install te HD kit, even if you never intend on running aftermarket bumpers, winch, etc. The ride and handling of the HD kit is significantly beter than stock.
Don't let the "HD" confuse you, the ride is actually quite soft and having taken mine wheeling on a few occasions I can say it flex's like crazy.
Initially I got 3.75" front, and 3.25" rear of lift. Added the RR bumper, winch, and full size 35" spare, and wheeled it a bit and it only settled 1/2" in the front, and the rear was unchanged. I added 3/4" spacers to the front, and it is very close, if not dead on, level.
I would't hesitate to install te HD kit, even if you never intend on running aftermarket bumpers, winch, etc. The ride and handling of the HD kit is significantly beter than stock.
Don't let the "HD" confuse you, the ride is actually quite soft and having taken mine wheeling on a few occasions I can say it flex's like crazy.
I feel the MD springs would be good enough unless you are going with some heavy aftermarket stuff..that weighs them down to the advertised 2.5 inchs of lift......
I have the Basic DX with smittybilt winch dont plan on any heavy heavy stuff so I went medium
JK Super Freak
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You can run the stock wheels and tires no problem with this lift. There is nothing on the kit that changes anything to cause rubbing.
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and what about centering the drive shaft...track bar relocation bracketes...adjustable brackets...is any of this stuff needed after one installs the 2" but really 3.5" OME lift? I want to know since it's the only lift manufacturer that I would even consider at this time...they are essentially the last ones out with a "budget" boost, and they have R&D'd the product to death, as well as studied all the rush to market budget boosts and discarded what they didn't like (most all of it), and borrowed what they did like (very little if any).
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Nothing else is "required" but some of the stuff is nice to have.
Your axles will be offset 1/4" which is not horrible but not perfect. add $188 trackbar problem solved.
I have said it many tiimes and I still stick to my guns. I would rather be 1/4" off then put any drop dwon brackets on.
Its adjustable track bars or nothing IMHO.
David
Your axles will be offset 1/4" which is not horrible but not perfect. add $188 trackbar problem solved.
I have said it many tiimes and I still stick to my guns. I would rather be 1/4" off then put any drop dwon brackets on.
Its adjustable track bars or nothing IMHO.
David
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Pics please?
