View Poll Results: Which lift should I go with?
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OME 2" or TF 2.5BB??
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Personally, I had several email back and forth's with factory rep about their lift... they built it for 2" - rounded down from closer to 2 and one half inches. The lift is "netting" so much more in many cases because the coil selection allows you to choose different rates (to compensate for aftermarket bumpers, winches, tire carriers, etc.). According to one of their local "licensed fitters" in the area, if they designed it for 3" or more lift they would have made available additional replacement parts that would need to be installed to keep the correct geometry for ride and performance. Or at least let their licensed fitters know to review other parts similiar to the way they do for 4" suspensions on TJ's.
If you install constant load coils for an additional 660 lbs on the rear and don't add the weight... you will surely have a higher than expected "lift". Sounds like you might want to consider all future modifications before you choose. Spending the money on an OME and then finding it isn't going to be right for you will ouch!! The suspension is wonderful (IMHO); also wonderfully expensive if your goal is "lift". I believe OME products provide better than factory ride, excellent flex, all while not forcing you to change brake lines, etc.. Other than the panhard (track bar) bracket the kit is just springs and shocks.
In my opinion, the kit is ideal for 33 to 34 tires and seems to work even with 35" tires (see multiple posts recently about 35" tires with OME kit). If you want to build something larger... consider going with BB lift now and then upgrading in future. Again, it's a hefty price for an OME if that isn't going to satisfy you for any length of time.
Just an opinion - don't pretend to know anything other than what I like and how I feel. No such thing as truth when it comes to you and your jeep... only other's opinions. Like **sholes and elblows, you know...
If you install constant load coils for an additional 660 lbs on the rear and don't add the weight... you will surely have a higher than expected "lift". Sounds like you might want to consider all future modifications before you choose. Spending the money on an OME and then finding it isn't going to be right for you will ouch!! The suspension is wonderful (IMHO); also wonderfully expensive if your goal is "lift". I believe OME products provide better than factory ride, excellent flex, all while not forcing you to change brake lines, etc.. Other than the panhard (track bar) bracket the kit is just springs and shocks.
In my opinion, the kit is ideal for 33 to 34 tires and seems to work even with 35" tires (see multiple posts recently about 35" tires with OME kit). If you want to build something larger... consider going with BB lift now and then upgrading in future. Again, it's a hefty price for an OME if that isn't going to satisfy you for any length of time.
Just an opinion - don't pretend to know anything other than what I like and how I feel. No such thing as truth when it comes to you and your jeep... only other's opinions. Like **sholes and elblows, you know...
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 189
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From: woodstock, ny
Hey mrsig,
Have you seen the post of the OME kit with 33" tires. It looks awkward comared to yours. You vehicle seems to have a more proportianal look to it without being raised to high.
I am debating between the OME kit and the Rubicon Express 2" monotube kit. Does anyone have asny thoughts on this?
Have you seen the post of the OME kit with 33" tires. It looks awkward comared to yours. You vehicle seems to have a more proportianal look to it without being raised to high.
I am debating between the OME kit and the Rubicon Express 2" monotube kit. Does anyone have asny thoughts on this?
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Saint Louis, MO
JK Junkie
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Boston, MA
I'm confused about how you can compare these two kits? It looks like the OME kit is a $700 kit? While the BB is around 300? I feel like if you're going to spend 700 on a kit, you should go with a higher lift....
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Hammond Louisiana
Hey mrsig,
Have you seen the post of the OME kit with 33" tires. It looks awkward comared to yours. You vehicle seems to have a more proportianal look to it without being raised to high.
I am debating between the OME kit and the Rubicon Express 2" monotube kit. Does anyone have asny thoughts on this?
Have you seen the post of the OME kit with 33" tires. It looks awkward comared to yours. You vehicle seems to have a more proportianal look to it without being raised to high.
I am debating between the OME kit and the Rubicon Express 2" monotube kit. Does anyone have asny thoughts on this?
JK Junkie
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Catonsville, MD
Oh by the way that's a RE 2inBB with a 1in BL , heres the front with just the BBAttachment 4649
JK Junkie
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Boston, MA
