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OME Northridge Kit. What else is needed???

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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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I am looking at the OME long travel kit from Northridge. It comes with SPRINGS, SHOCKS, FRONT AND REAR ADJUSTABLE JKS TRACK BARS. I want to put 35's on. Is there anything this kit is missing that will make things work/run right. Control arms, bump stops, brake line brackets, or new brakel lines. What is necessary?
Also I have a Rubicon with the electronic swaybar disconnects. Will these be affected.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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I would buy adjustable sway bar links as well, and if your getting the long travel kit as you say I would also get extended brake lines. You might want to think about beefing up the rear axle trackbar mount as it is a weak point on the JK. I have the JKS one, it's very nice and welds on but won't correct your roll center. I hear the teraflex one is great and it bolts on. Happy purchasing!

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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Are you sure you are looking at the OME Long Travel kit??? And not the regular ome with added trackbars...

Listed at $1499

Old Man Emu Long Travel Jeep JK Wrangler Lift Kit. Comes with standard or HD coils, JKS Front and Rear Trackbars, long travel shocks, adjustable swaybar links, bump stop extensions, extended brake lines and adjustable front upper control arms.
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...OME-LT-JK-LIFT


Or go to this one and build your own...
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...E-LIFT&cat=272

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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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The ome kit from Northridge has all the options. . Control arms,brake lines, coil retainers, bump stops, n links. Call Dave he will set u up. Control arms r Tera or currie I believe.

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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Are you sure you are looking at the OME Long Travel kit??? And not the regular ome with added trackbars...

Listed at $1499



http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...OME-LT-JK-LIFT


Or go to this one and build your own...
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...E-LIFT&cat=272
My bad, I was just replying off what he had listed in his original post.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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I have the same kit, but I opted for the lower front control arms instead of the upper. It is complete with adjustable control arm links for F&R on a Rubicon. Easy install.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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If you are putting the LT shocks on plan on buying a front driveshaft or cutting your crossmember.... I have had to do both Just explain to Dave what your tryin to do and he will help guide you in what steps to take
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chickenman
[SIZE=4]If you are putting the LT shocks on plan on buying a front driveshaft or cutting your crossmember.... I have had to do both
He has a manual, you have an auto. Auto's are the ones having the front driveshaft issues with the tranny pan and skid/crossmember...
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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i have a lot more flex I guess... put three others on a lift and thry didnt even touch better to know ahead of time though
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 07BLUEJK
I am looking at the OME long travel kit from Northridge. It comes with SPRINGS, SHOCKS, FRONT AND REAR ADJUSTABLE JKS TRACK BARS. I want to put 35's on. Is there anything this kit is missing that will make things work/run right. Control arms, bump stops, brake line brackets, or new brakel lines. What is necessary?
Also I have a Rubicon with the electronic swaybar disconnects. Will these be affected.
x2 on what rinkishJK said.

Definitely give David a shout. He's legit and will set you up.

If you have the cash, I'd recommend doing it all and doing it right from the start.

Control arms really improved the ride so they'd get my vote. With the long travel you'll need the extended brake lines (or brackets) and bump stops.

Check with David about sway bar links. You'll need them and make sure you'll have clearance for your stock wheels vs new links. If not you'll need spacers or new wheels.

If you're going to add a front bumper and/or winch, add a front spacer in now to help with the sag from the extra weight. You'll save time having to pull out the front coils down the road.

Chickenman you just like to flex.
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