OME with Long ARMS?
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: The edge of the Pine Barrens, NJ
Has anyone upgraded a SA kit to Long Arms yet? I have the OME springs and shocks however I'd like to further improve handling by adding long arms. Anyone have any insight, not much info out there one Long arm kits yet.
I would think the JK arms are long enough already. I'm not sure the OME suspension would benefit much from long arms. If you need to adjust the caster, just get adjustable uppers an be done with it. I don't see the benefit of long arms for a 2" lift. Even with the HD kit, the OME lift is no more than 3" with a load. I wouldn't think you see a benefit from long arms until you reach 4" of lift.
This should be interesting to see other folks' comments.
This should be interesting to see other folks' comments.
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JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: The edge of the Pine Barrens, NJ
I'm looking for more ride quality than flex capacity. I noticed that after the lift (2 door JK with 35's and OME HD) the Jk got a bit quirky on the road. Was thinking that new arms might help that a bit.
Adjustable upper control arms should do the trick. See these threads:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/ome-flighty-steering-help-44528/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/ome-light-duty-arb-bumpers-trackbar-upper-conrol-arm-install-45064/
Hope this helps.
I would think the JK arms are long enough already. I'm not sure the OME suspension would benefit much from long arms. If you need to adjust the caster, just get adjustable uppers an be done with it. I don't see the benefit of long arms for a 2" lift. Even with the HD kit, the OME lift is no more than 3" with a load. I wouldn't think you see a benefit from long arms until you reach 4" of lift.
This should be interesting to see other folks' comments.
This should be interesting to see other folks' comments.


