So my ome nitrochargers (for 2-2.5" lift) arrived today. I plan to install my self but have never done this. Currently I'm running the 2" aev bb with extension brackets and plan to remove the brackets and run these in the oem mount. The install seems pretty straight forward, however the shocks are compressed and I have no experience with gas shocks. Do I install top first then release the shock to reach the bottom oem bracket? Will these things explode in to full extension? I don't wanna get my teeth knocked out. Thanks, if anyone is on Greenville sc this weekend and wants to help beer is on me

 

Here is an OME lift write up. Start at about #13 for the shocks.

Old Man Emu Jeep JK Wrangler
2″ Lift Installation Write-Up

 

Just so you know the OME shocks are not much longer than stock

 

Thanks for replies, write up is great!

 

I would assume 2" longer for the 2 " lift? Is it less?

 

I love my ome, and no you won't get your teeth knocked out, once you remove the metal retainer they release slowly

 

Install the tops first. The hardest part is undoing the top nut on the fronts. Other than that it's really easy. One trick is to put something through the bolt hole and then push it out out with the stock bolt. It will keep the shock in the correct postion while you reinstall the bolt.

 

Sorry to hijack. Does anyone know how to release skyjacker shocks?

 

Mine are 1 inch longer (fully extended). They are also are a bit shorter than stock fully collapsed.