Thank you David!

I emailed you before when I was planning my rig and couldn't remember the final answer. Thank you!

Will be ordering the OME/trackbar package in near future.

 

I just ordered the OME from David. If you use the HD front and standard rear spring, you don't need to add the trackbars (according to David), it's a straight swap.

I am installing mine this weekend.

 

They are not required but still nice to have.

David

 

I have been running the OME HD lift for several mos. now and love it, GREAT ride. Makes the Rubi looks more like a jeep.

 

this thread is almost hijacked

Hey FourEyes45/somewhereinla/Schantin/others:

when you guys get time, maybe post up & revive the show your OME thread.

It would be nice to see some new rigs.

 

Had a week to test the suspension on and off-road now.

On-road - Much better drivability than stock. The ride is form but smooth and soaks up bumps well. Lateral movement around turns/curves is unchanged, even though the Jeep is lifted. Road feedback through the steering wheel is improved (which I found suprising)

Off-road - Took the Jeep into the Va mountains (thanks to 8" of fresh snow). The Jeep was very controlled. I had the Jeep tilted up to 20 degrees laterally going around some obstacles and never felt like it was going to roll. I cleared 2x trees that had fallen down (about 18" in diameter each) with no difficulty. I had 2x adults and 3x kids in the car when wheeling.

One other thing I learned: Be sure to measure everything when installing this lift kit (twice). When I origonally finished the install....the driver side front was 1" higher than the passanger side front. Took the systematic approach: Found that the passenger side front tire was at 25PSI (Driver side-was at 33PSI). Filled both tires to 37PSI.... and gained 1/4" lift on the passenger side. Remeasured both swaybar endlinks. I realized I had a bad measurement on the passenger link. Lengthened that link to match the driver-side (within 1/16") - gained another 1/2" on the passenger side.

So....2x stupid little things and I made up 3/4" of "difference" concerning my post-lift lean. As for the last 1/4" difference....... couldn't figure it out. Everything was identical when the Jeep was on jacks. Went wheeling all day..... now it sits level. Guess it needed to settle.......

In conclusion: Measure everything 2x, get some aftermarket endlinks, and enjoy a great suspension Oh, final lift gains were 3 5/8" front and 3 1/8" rear.

 

nice write up... I was set on TF but the more I see the OME setup the more I like it... I just would want the LT shocks instead

 

Nice writeup. I installed the OME 2" lift about a year ago and I just finished upgrading it with the OME long travel shocks and a set of lower control arms for increased articulation. See my thread: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/ome-2-lift-long-travel-shocks-lower-control-arms-75302/

Before (OME 2" lift):


After (OME 2" lift with Long Travel Shocks, Teraflex Lower Control Arms Fr and Rear):


Doesn't look like much but that is a hell of a lot more flex. It is also smoother offroad and handles better on road especially when trying to keep her straight on the highway.

 

Dosen't look like a lot more flex? That looks like a hell of a lot to me. I think I see coil overs in your future.

 

M(A)ce --look at OME lift is on....I think is post #10
Thanks,
FourEyes45