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Some lift questions, appreciate the help

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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Default Some lift questions, appreciate the help

I already have OME regular shocks installed on my JK (long story involving a busted stock shock) and would like to complete a modest lift.

Is the best bet to finish out the Northridge OME kit (http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...K-PACKAGE-LIFT)?

And if so, what's the most sensible combination of parts to complete this? I'd rather not introduce weird problems like DW, murdering a stock drive shaft, and the like.

I'm thinking:

* Balance of standard OME lift (which I believe includes springs and spacers).
* Currie lower front control arms.
* JKS adj. front and rear trackbars.

Some questions:

1. Does the above sound correct?
2. Any need for wheel spacers (running stock wheels and stock-sized tires)?
3. Any need to do the brake lines w/o long travel shocks?
4. Do I need the "rear spring retainers"? (I do not know what these are.)
4. I'm fairly confident I can install all of this myself using hand tools, but are there alignment steps I need to take afterward that could require a real mechanic?

Thanks for the help. It's all a bit confusing sometimes.

Last edited by JK-Tex; Mar 25, 2010 at 12:36 PM.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Thanks. I've bought from David on a somewhat regular basis and agree, he's great. Your insight on the T/F rear trackbar is exactly the kind of wisdom I'm seeking here. Thanks again.
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