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Lift question! Please help a dope out!..........

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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Default Lift question! Please help a dope out!..........

OK....I'm down to ordering the OME package from Northridge 4x4 this week. The package includes spings, shocks and track bars - front and rear. I have to admit that suspensions isn't my forte and want to know what else I REALLY need to keep my ride equal to or better than stock?

Can I live with this simple package or do I really need to add additionals components like swaybar end-inks, control arms and bump stops. What I'm looking for out of my set-up is simply more clearance underneath so that I'm not dragging over things every time I am on the trails. I'll be jumping up to 35's sometime thereafter. Thanks in advance for your tips/tricks folks.
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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As you go higher, more components will be wanted than with shorter lifts. Sooo, which of the dozen+ ome coils are you getting?

- Light coils, you can get away with nothing else, but rear links are cheap so I'd suggest at least getting those.
- Heavy coils should put you a bit over 3", which is generally where you want to start looking in to caster correction, brake lines, links, etc. None of them are must-haves, but yes, you will probably want them.
- +40's, plan on it getting expensive.


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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Another cheap way to go, as I've seen many go this route, would be flat fenders and 35s. Something to look into.
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