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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:58 AM
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Hey, hope you guys can help. I'm going to order a Shrockworks Stubby and a Warn 9.5ti. I don't want a big lift yet since I've got to stay with the stock wheels and tires for a little while. What are some suggestions, I've looked at ome and I like it but it may be too tall, also I don't want the jeep 2dr rubicon to sit to high or low in the front. Any info would be great as I would like to order this stuff today.

If I go with OME should I just do heavy duty front and normal rear? Or are there better options.

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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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The OME is a good choice.....call Dave @ Northridge 4x4 and tell him your set up and future plans and he will set you up with the right kit.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 05:53 AM
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Personally, I'd recommend getting the HD coils all around just because I like the taller stance. Also, the kit comes with leveling coil spacers for up front so I wouldn't try to get softer coils in the rear.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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Hey thanks for all the quick info. I appreciate the help on this site, keep it up.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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The most economical way, of course, would be coil spacers. The teraflex 1" front spacers are about $35 from Northridge4x4. Rubicon Express makes some 3/4" spacers for about the same price.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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my shrockworks and powerplant dropped the front end about 3/4 of an inch with stock rubi coils

but the powerplant is a big winch
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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I think I'm going to go with the Powerplant now. Do you have any pictures of your Shrockworks and powerplant on a stock Rubi? Thanks
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cody
I think I'm going to go with the Powerplant now. Do you have any pictures of your Shrockworks and powerplant on a stock Rubi? Thanks
sorry my Ruby hasnt been stock since Nov 2006
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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I've got the shrockworks midwidth installed and my 9.5ti and 1" spacers I ordered from Northridge just came in yesterday. My son has the flu, but hopefully I can get it installed this weekend. I'll take some before/after measurements when I do.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks, It would be a great reference for me.
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