As I'm putting all my ducks in a row to get my Jeep where I want it too, I ran into a weight issue that greatly effects the lift I'll end up choosing... I'm going to be changing out the front and rear bumpers, with either an AEV or ARB up front, and an ARB or Mopar rear.. I'll also be running 35x13.5 Claws... Now I've been leaning towards the 2" OME lift with HD springs because of the overall quality of the kit, the ride quality, and it gives alot more than 2" from what I gather.. Now with the added weight of the bumpers and spare tire, will it sag the lift so I will have a clearance issue or make it too low so it doesn't look right? Should I add a 1" body lift or move up to a taller lift.. And if moving up another lift size is the answer, which lift is comparable to the OME lift in ride comfort and quality?

 

add a pair of 3/4" coil spacers front and or rear if you find a saggy front and or rear after bumper/winch weight

 

I think the OME HD lift is designed for Jeeps with the extra weight of aftermarket bumbers and such. That may be one reason why some guys report higher than 2", they just haven't loaded it down yet. If it sags the spacers will put it back.

 

I have the TF 3" lift and when empty i still have 3 3/4 " lift and it is almost a yr old
loaded down for trail run i have 3" lift and it rides nice and smooth like it was meant to handle that extra 600 or overall added weight
on my jeep
winch & bumper
rear bumper and tire carrier with back rack
and trail extras