So I have an 07 unlimited w/ TF 2.5BB spacer lift on 35"s I'm about to switch to OME HD springs to gain some more lift with using some components from the BB (Rear trackbar bracket, swaybar links, maybe brake line brackets... I was told the Shock extensions will work for now as I am not doing any crazy wheeling and plan on switching them as soon as my pockets let me. I plan on getting a adj front trackbar and front control arms but unsure which to get uppers or lowers? I don't do alot of wheeling its a DD so tell me what you think and why! also if i am missing anything. I heard something about rear spring retainers??? Am i going to need brake line extentions? And as far as why I am going with the HD's over Standard i plan on adding winch bumpers etc... Plus it gets more lift!! Thanks again!!!

 

Figure on going up another 3/4" - 1" with the HD's and bumper/winch. (I got 3.25" up front on my 4door with bumper/winch)

With that bracket, your rear axle will be shifted to the side a bit more. Not a big deal, but should be visually noticeable.

You shouldn't have any problems with the shock extensions, but you'll definitely like the new shocks better.

With mostly street, and a little light offroading, the brakeline brackets and links should be ok. But double check both. Make sure the swaybar isn't pointed more than 5deg down, and that there is plenty of slack in the brake and abs lines 'just in case'. (I have extended lines with my OME, and actually needed to add some drop brackets after pulling a rear line off the frame at full flex)

Upper or lower front control arms is a preference. Uppers are less expensive, but since you make them 'shorter' to adjust caster, they do not have the range of adjustment as lowers. Lowers would be preferred if you can swing the price.

 

Thanks! BUMP... anyone else wanna chime in? What brand lower CA's?

 

I have TF and like em, they weigh twice as much as stock arms

 

Here's my $0.02. I installed an OME HD kit from Northridge last February. It cnsisted of shocks, springs, JKS tack bars (front and rear) + currie endlinks. Overall gain 3 5/8 on my Unlimited with a Warn 8000 winch on the stock front bumper.

Now, wht you're really looking for. Endlinks - mandatory (on a Rubi). I needed to extend the endlinks to maintain the proper swaybar geometry. Trackbars. The front never needed adjustment (thus wasn't really necessary), but I needed the adjust the rear by 1/8 inch to maintain proper axle alignment. Brakelines - no change. I've done sand-wheeling and off-road driving at the George Washington National Forest, Charlottesville, and Morris Mountain. The latter flexed the hell out of the Jeep. No brake issues. So.......not necessarily needed (though there is no room for play when fully extended).

One final note. With the Currie endlinks installed properly "outward", I did need spacers to prevent rubbing on the inner wheel rim on the rear tires. If I had flipped the endlinks to the "inside" of the mounts, I would be fine w/out spacers.

Hope this info is of use.