2" Lift
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From: HB, So Cal
Here is what it looks like....
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/socal-45/i-no-longer-drive-mall-crawler-88687/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/socal-45/i-no-longer-drive-mall-crawler-88687/
JK Jedi
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From: BC
JK Freak
Joined: May 2008
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From: toronto, ontario canada
hey GOBICON!
welcome to the forum. you'll find that everyone here is really helpful. flaming and all, but it's all in good fun.
first you should decide what you really want to lift your jeep for, off roading, or just looks. then decide what kind of off roading you do. once you get those out of the way you can start shopping for your kit.
if u just want looks, just do the spacer lift and u can do it under $300 for sure.
if you want to take your rig on some trails then think about a coil / shock combo.
either way, it's your rig and loot so do what makes you happy! i can't tell you how much money i've spent in the last year and 1/2 just thinking i wanted something only to realize its not what i wanted in the first place, or found something better. so research is your friend, and this forum is an excellent road map with lots of helpful folks! i found it to be anyways.
do what you can afford and need, otherwise you may end up spending more on things you don't need. post pics when you're done!
good luck!
welcome to the forum. you'll find that everyone here is really helpful. flaming and all, but it's all in good fun.
first you should decide what you really want to lift your jeep for, off roading, or just looks. then decide what kind of off roading you do. once you get those out of the way you can start shopping for your kit.
if u just want looks, just do the spacer lift and u can do it under $300 for sure.
if you want to take your rig on some trails then think about a coil / shock combo.
either way, it's your rig and loot so do what makes you happy! i can't tell you how much money i've spent in the last year and 1/2 just thinking i wanted something only to realize its not what i wanted in the first place, or found something better. so research is your friend, and this forum is an excellent road map with lots of helpful folks! i found it to be anyways.
do what you can afford and need, otherwise you may end up spending more on things you don't need. post pics when you're done!
good luck!
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Denver, Co
I figured the extra lift with the OME was do to the HD spring option. My concern is the driveshaft angles. i know with my other wrangler i put a TF 2" BB on it and it screwed up the angles so bad I had to lower the Transfer case brackets almost 1 1/2 inches to keep the transmission from wobbling out. Jacked the front of the motor up too. Also felt like the Jeep was coming apart at hwy speeds. I don'tmind getting new track bars but I do not want to have to go in and replace drive shafts or add cardan joints to them for mucho $$$. I would like someone to reply that has done the OME coil lift with the HD springs and shocks and put maybe 33-12.5-17 tires or 315/70/17 tires on with wheel spacers and stock wheels; explain that they did or did not have to replace the track bars--if they developed a hair raising shudder at 70 mph--- basically what they did to make it ride like it did when it was brand new before the lift. I know this is too much. I am probably going to be in trouble from the moderators......... 
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From: HB, So Cal
Awesome....the more I read about it the more I want to order it now and go buy new tires but with only 2800 miles on it now I kinda want to get some wear out of what I have now and save some $$$ for more mods like bumpers and tire carriers after the lift!! These mods we can do to our Jeeps are like getting accessories for my Harley. Gotta stay in control with the mods man..............it's addicting!!!
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Fort Collins, Colorado
Older front drive shafts (like mine) have drive line issues with the lift. Newer front drive shafts (like the one I'm getting on Monday), in theory, should not have drive line issues with the lift. Chrysler definitely has at least two different designs for the boot over the sliding part of the front drive shaft.
I have a 2 door automatic. The above may not be an issue with manual transmissions or 4 door JKs.
-Glen
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From: Utah
I figured the extra lift with the OME was do to the HD spring option. My concern is the driveshaft angles. i know with my other wrangler i put a TF 2" BB on it and it screwed up the angles so bad I had to lower the Transfer case brackets almost 1 1/2 inches to keep the transmission from wobbling out. Jacked the front of the motor up too. Also felt like the Jeep was coming apart at hwy speeds.
Was this on a JK or a TJ? With either with a 2" BB kit a 1-1/2" t-case is not needed. Maybe a 1/2" t-case drop with a TJ.