The only ones I have personal experience with are Full Traction and Currie Enterprises. Both are exceptionally well made and both will do the job.

 

In light of WOL's response about some track bar relocation brackets failing when mounted on the axle, I sent the following inquire to ARBUSA.

I’m wondering if the OME JK Track Bar Relocation Bracket mounts on the frame or the axle?

Thanks,

Brett Woods



Brett,

The Track bar relocation bracket for the JK mounts on the chassis. Any other questions let me know.

Best Regards,


This is the response that I expected. Those Aussie's are smart. Let everybody else design it, lets see what works, then we'll make one ourselves. That's why I've waited to see what they came out with...

Talking with another "local expert" yesterday, I've almost finalized my plans. The rear track bar relocation bracket definitely helps. The consensus is that a rear track bar would at least be better than the bracket, and the cost difference is only about $100. I'm going with either the FT or Currie front upper control arms, so I will be able to adjust CASTER. My decision is not based on the uppers, but rather the lowers (in case I decide to add lowers later) and the track bar. My only open questions at this point are:
- Who makes heavier duty Lower Adjustable control arms, if I can find out the tubing wall thickness and diameter??? I expect this to wash out, and not really matter very much.
- Who is not having any issues with the track bar rubbing on aftermarket diff covers?

 

All good responses.

Personally I would do trackbars Front and Rear on these kits but it is not needed.

All the feedback i have recieved is very positive on these kits and some did upgrade to trackbars and some did not.

David

 

2 more questions about the OME -
What about brake line relocation brackets and sway bar end links? Any changes necessary?
Thanks

 

I am getting new front and rear sway bar links.....Do I need them, I don't know. I will say the front ones scare me, not allot of room for them to move and I am afraid they will swing back if flexed and break or bend.

 

My OME kit was installed today. Havn't seen it, but was told by my shop the ABS wires needs extensions. Has anyone else had this issue?

 

I had this same problem when I installed my OME kit last night. But if the ABS wires are the ones in the plastic tube stuff, then they are connected with those little plastic push pins. I just pulled those pins out and it gave the wires a lot more slack. My concern is with the brake lines themselves. I think I will have to address them with one of those brackets that comes with the 2.5" BB or something similar. I also think that the lift will settle in though. I measure immediately after completing the lift and it netted 3.5" all the way around(no winch or aftermarket bumpers yet). I am hoping to get right around 2.5-3" when it settles in.

 

The kit does not come with them and they are not necessary. If you have a Rubicon, you might want to get new longer rear sway bar links and then install the factory ones up front.

This is not true. I have been running a 3" lift without addressing these wires and have not had any problems. If you were to extend them too much, they would simply pop out of their retaining clips anyway.

With a lift of this size and with all the extra weight you have, I'm sure the shift would be hard to see or notice without measuring for it.