OME Lift Installed - Need help with Track Bars
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OME Lift Installed - Need help with Track Bars
After years of owning JKs I finally got around to modding my latest rig.
This evening I installed an OME Lift kit with the following parts:
Front 2” Coil Springs (OME619)
Rear 2.25” Coil Springs (OME618)
Front Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N196)
Rear Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N198)
Net gain per corner was ~3".
I also installed a JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar.
Questions:
Thanks in advance!
This evening I installed an OME Lift kit with the following parts:
Front 2” Coil Springs (OME619)
Rear 2.25” Coil Springs (OME618)
Front Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N196)
Rear Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N198)
Net gain per corner was ~3".
I also installed a JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar.
Questions:
- My front axle is off center by 1/2 inch. Can it be dialed in further w/ the JKS?
- My rear axle is off center by a tiny bit over 1 inch. Is this excessive? Should I purchase and install an adjustable rear track bar?
Thanks in advance!
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I mounted the same combo you did (onlt 616s in the front, for now), and following the write ups from Project JK I managed to get to less that 1/8" as measured by the alignment shop. Just take you time and play around with it as much as you need. Remember to tight everything back to spec afterwards, and to re-center your steering wheel.
As for the rear, I also ended up with a ~1" on a side, which I hope to correct with an adjustable bar, mostly because I am a bit ... finicky. But overall it should not be a big problem, in the rear. What did you use with the rear track bar?
As for the rear, I also ended up with a ~1" on a side, which I hope to correct with an adjustable bar, mostly because I am a bit ... finicky. But overall it should not be a big problem, in the rear. What did you use with the rear track bar?
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you should be fine as is but, if you wish to correct the position of your axles, adjustable track bars like the kind JKS makes is what i would recommend.
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I mounted the same combo you did (onlt 616s in the front, for now), and following the write ups from Project JK I managed to get to less that 1/8" as measured by the alignment shop. Just take you time and play around with it as much as you need. Remember to tight everything back to spec afterwards, and to re-center your steering wheel.
As for the rear, I also ended up with a ~1" on a side, which I hope to correct with an adjustable bar, mostly because I am a bit ... finicky. But overall it should not be a big problem, in the rear. What did you use with the rear track bar?
As for the rear, I also ended up with a ~1" on a side, which I hope to correct with an adjustable bar, mostly because I am a bit ... finicky. But overall it should not be a big problem, in the rear. What did you use with the rear track bar?
I too am a bit "finicky" so once I have everything mounted up I will tune the alignment as best I can before going to a shop for final tuning.
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With the exact same gear I got the front perfect (I had the JKS rear adjustable as well and got it perfect as well.).
Well worth it and was a night and day difference for me from my first test drive and after I recentered everything.
Well worth it and was a night and day difference for me from my first test drive and after I recentered everything.
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Slightly OT:
How would an off-centered axle put more stress on that mount??
Back to topic: I have about the same setup and I used a bracket on the left hand side an a brace on the right hand side to reinforce the mounting point.
Back to topic: I have about the same setup and I used a bracket on the left hand side an a brace on the right hand side to reinforce the mounting point.
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Originally Posted by hypractv
After years of owning JKs I finally got around to modding my latest rig.
This evening I installed an OME Lift kit with the following parts:
Front 2” Coil Springs (OME619)
Rear 2.25” Coil Springs (OME618)
Front Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N196)
Rear Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N198)
Net gain per corner was ~3".
I also installed a JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar.
Questions:
[*]My front axle is off center by 1/2 inch. Can it be dialed in further w/ the JKS?
[*]My rear axle is off center by a tiny bit over 1 inch. Is this excessive? Should I purchase and install an adjustable rear track bar?
Thanks in advance!
This evening I installed an OME Lift kit with the following parts:
Front 2” Coil Springs (OME619)
Rear 2.25” Coil Springs (OME618)
Front Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N196)
Rear Shocks (OME Nitro Charger N198)
Net gain per corner was ~3".
I also installed a JKS Front Adjustable Track Bar.
Questions:
[*]My front axle is off center by 1/2 inch. Can it be dialed in further w/ the JKS?
[*]My rear axle is off center by a tiny bit over 1 inch. Is this excessive? Should I purchase and install an adjustable rear track bar?
Thanks in advance!
One full turn of the JKS trackbar should yield 1/8" shift. You should be able to get within 1/8" off center if you take your time.
I got about 2.5" in front and 3" in rear when first installed. After 1000 miles I had to readjust everything (trackbars and links) because the springs settled a bit (now have 2" all the way around).
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Excellent! I ordered a JKS Rear Adjustable Trackbar today. I will get it installed and recenter everything after my 35s go on this Friday.
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With a lift the angle gets smaller hence less lateral forces on the mount. However there are other factors into play: longer shocks and springs and bigger tires will increase the lateral forces.