Hi all just wanting to know what to expect with this setup ome hd ,stock rubi wheels ,1.25"wheel spacers,auto 4dr rubicon 35-12.5-17 bfg km2.What will hit where when disconnected offroad full flex and how bad will power loss be.allready have mopar front and rear bumpers and 9.5ti installed along with lift ,currently running stock 255/75/17 for SA silent armour good years. also have cooper stt 275/65/18 off wk grand to use if needed what offset/backspacing to use

 

Hi guys i live in south africa no jeep knowledge here any help will be great please help.

 

Can't answer all of your questiions, but I can tell you that my 33s rub up front on the outside edge of the flare at full flex. I'm looking at adding some bumpstop extensions soon. The other thing I can tell you is that the shocks are a little on the short side. I believe they are only an inch longer than stock.

This thread may be of interest to you also.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/sponsoring-manufacturers-vendors-check-out-cyber-monday-specials-24/ome-lt-shocks-details-63797/

 

Hi SARubi4, and all JK owners with moderate lift kits,

I'm from Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, and have the same question regarding my recently fitted Maxxis Bighorns. I have a 2" Procomp spacer lift with still standard shocks, and have not taken on any serious off-road action.
I have changed my Rubicon' s dif ratios to 4.88 before I decided to go the upgrade to 35's.

I would like to know form hard core JK off roaders whether I will experience the tyres touching body / frame during off road situations ??

I have also fitted Firestone Coilrite airbags inside my coils, front and back, to aid when I load up with camping gear / tow heavy loads. It works like magic, I have firm sporty suspension to handle the loads and deflate for soft flexing suspension off road.

Do I need to get a bigger lift kit ??

 

Hi jpp and joenel thanks for your replies would you go with 35' on this lift or should i stick to 33'have both waiting at local tire dealer 285/75/17 aswell as 35" dont mind spacing bumpstops down but would not like to go down more than 3/4" do you think that would be alright?

 

I have a 4 door, standard, Rubi, and the only problem I had was a little tire rub on my sway bar when I put on my 35's. This was easily fixed with steel spacers from TF. I've done so much since then.

 

hi leonard did you go 1.25 or 1.5 inch spacers?

 

I believe they were 1" if not, then the 1.25. I'd call TF or whoever and tell them what I was doing first. Always talk to the people selling, they can be helpful. Reps at retailers don't count, a lot of them are idiots.

 

3/4 inch bump stop would probably do it for the 33s I’m running. Don’t know for sure on the 35s.

Picking a tire really is a personal preference. I chose the 33s because I didn't want to have to change gears and I park in parking garages with low clearances, so I didn't want to get too tall. Also, I run the 2 door. I think in your case most people would suggest the 35s. Personally I would like a little more lift for 35s than the OME, certainly longer shocks. However, many people here run the OME kit with 35s and are quite happy.

 

should i go with 33 if my jeep is only used for offroad and weekend cruises or would 35's work out without to much rubbing?