Old MAN EMU vs BDS
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JK Enthusiast
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From: New Jersey Bergen County
Sorry, I couldn't resist! I have the OME and love it and have had the BDS kit on my TJ. Both are great kits the bottom line being what you want to spend and how much of as lift your trying to get. I never bothered looking at the warrantys on either because I've never had a problem with off road carnage taking out my coils. I do know in the past I've had to deal with ARB (OME parent company) in Seattle and they've been nothing but great (including the president who had emailed me personally after I had left comments on their website regarding a part I needed) Your golden either way, if in doubt ask David at Northridge for his opinion.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Portsmouth, VA
for all the love the OME is getting in this thread I find it hard to believe that Rokcy Road Outfitters has yet to be mentioned, their kits utilize OME parts, as well as their own, for very cheap, and (advertised) very good ride quality, on and off road. can anyone explain this?
JK Jedi Master
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for all the love the OME is getting in this thread I find it hard to believe that Rokcy Road Outfitters has yet to be mentioned, their kits utilize OME parts, as well as their own, for very cheap, and (advertised) very good ride quality, on and off road. can anyone explain this?
JK Enthusiast
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From: Edinburg, Texas
I installed 3.5 BDS on my JK and the ride is near stock quality, if not better. I have not been on a jeep with EMU so I couldn't give you an honest comparison. BDS, as you have read offers a "no questions asked" warranty. The guy at the place I had the work done said he has been on jeeps with other brands of lifts/ shocks and he hands down picks BDS. Check out my photo album for a few pics.
JK Freak
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From: Hackettstown, NJ
I have the 3" BDS (w/ gas shocks) on mine, and love it. I've got just over 9k miles on it, and haven't had any problems at all. My JK is my DD, but I also wheel it pretty hard. I got just under 4" of lift with the BDS, and it rides great on and off road.
Like others here have said, the no fine print waranty is excellent, and so is the customer service.
I have heard that OME is a great set up also - I was considering it , but decided on the BDS.
JD
Like others here have said, the no fine print waranty is excellent, and so is the customer service.
I have heard that OME is a great set up also - I was considering it , but decided on the BDS.
JD
JK Enthusiast
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From: Jacksonville, FL
for all the love the OME is getting in this thread I find it hard to believe that Rokcy Road Outfitters has yet to be mentioned, their kits utilize OME parts, as well as their own, for very cheap, and (advertised) very good ride quality, on and off road. can anyone explain this?
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