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Which lift kit and why

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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Default Which lift kit and why

I am looking at installing my first lift kit and was debating between the OME 2" or the Teraflex 2.5" w springs and shocks. Anyone have any suggestions. This is my DD so I cannot afford to have any down time other than for the install. I will take my time and read every write up to get it right. I had a 4" lift on my old TJ and had nothing but problems, and it was installed by a local off-road place that is now out of business (big surprise there). Anyway the lift I had was a major headache with death wobble, and ultimately was the reason I had to get rid of it. If I install either of these kits is there anything else I would need to add to ensure I have a similar ride to stock. I won't be doing any hardcore off-roading but I will be doing as much as possible. Please any info is greatly appreciated. wing79
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Teraflex. Cause I said so.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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Teraflex, because it's complete and cheaper. And because Redneck said so.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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I did the OME HD lift. Awsome ride quality! I followed the write up line for line and it went smooth. I rented a set of spring compressors to make the job easier. My Jeep is also my daily driver. The lift accomplished exactly what I wanted. 1. Better ride quality than stock 2. Easy installation 3. Very little sag with a trailer hitched up. and last but not least 4. Three full inches of lift with no issues what so ever. 1000 miles nothing loose and no DW!
I purchased the kit from Northridge 4X4. 2" OME with heavy duty front/rear springs and the JKS front/rear adjustable trac bars!
Don't forget, tighten the trac bars with the Jeep on the ground!
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nlgrav182
Teraflex, because it's complete and cheaper. And because Redneck said so.
teraflex
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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I'm looking at the Nth Degree because the handling is said to be one of the best. Waiting for my local 4 wheel guy to install one on his so I can check it out first hand.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RedneckJeep
Teraflex. Cause I said so.
Like he said Teraflex
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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EMU !!!!
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Definitly OME. Do a search on both, there are probably hundreds of posts on each. Teraflex is a great brand, no doubt, but in the 2.5" category OME has no equal.
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Old May 19, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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OME. Ride is better than stock
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