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OME HD Springs RR+ TF BB Spacers RR Installed

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Default OME HD Springs Front+ TF BB Spacers Rear Installed

Just finished installing front OME HD springs. I'm slowly phasing out my TF BB spacers. I'm still running the TF spacers in the rear until the $$ is available to buy the rear OME springs. Definitely a difference in ride, much smoother. It sits about 1/8" taller in front, but should sit very level once the springs settle. Overall, in the first 20 miles, I'm very pleased with the OME springs, just can't wait to get the rears! I'll post some pics tomorrow.

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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Do you have a winch or aftermarket bumper? How much higher is it then with the spacers? I just added a winch, plate, skid and compressor (about 150 lbs), it dropped my front end 1". I want to eliminate my front spacers too, but Im afraid if I go with the 3" Terflex HD springs, I'll get too much height. I do not want to get adj control arms yet. Teraflex basically said you will get a min of 3" with there HD coils, but it depends on how much weight is added.
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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No winch, OEM bumper. Originally I had the TF BB spacers + 3/4" spacers stacked. The OME springs gave me about 1/2" more lift. I figure it's approx. 3.5 - 3.75" of lift now. Should settle about 1/4". The added height was nice, but the ride is night and day, even with the OEM shocks (using the TF adapters).
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nukeman
No winch, OEM bumper. Originally I had the TF BB spacers + 3/4" spacers stacked. The OME springs gave me about 1/2" more lift. I figure it's approx. 3.5 - 3.75" of lift now. Should settle about 1/4". The added height was nice, but the ride is night and day, even with the OEM shocks (using the TF adapters).
Thanks, it sounds like these might work out better for me then the Tera's. I wish I could just afford to buy the FT 3" ultmate or a long arm kit, I hate nickel and diming stuff! I was hoping to use our tax return, but the first thing the wife said after doing the taxes was " and we are not spending this on the jeep"
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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I think they would work very well for your setup, might want to order the trim spacers too, they're $20 a pair and will give you another 1/4". I know they are about twice as stiff as the OEM's when you try to compress them by hand, yet they ride smoother. I feel you about the tax thing, looks like mine is going to my wife's dentist
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