I just recently installed my OME HD spring lift. The ride quality is excellent and it definately made my jeep look more like well a jeep. Thanks Northridge4x4

I realize that this isn't really considered a complete lift, but do I need to address other components to avoid problems on the trail? In addition to the the adjustable track bars I still need to install, what else should I consider adding to this lift?

Do I need longer sway bar connects in the rear and move rear to front? What about extended brake lines front and/or rear?

This rig will see light to moderate trails and occasional mud.

Thanks in advance!

 

Since you do not have a Rubicon, you should be fine with your existing swaybar links but you might want to get a set of front disconnects. Also, rear brake line drop brackets would be on my list as well. Aside from that, you should be good to go.

 

You Can Upgrade Your Links & Brake Line W/t Teraflex's Stuff

All In It Is About 50.00 Links And Brake Line Brackets

This Is What We Did W/t Crossbones And The The Longer Links Front And

Back Did Make A Difference In Ride

And The Brake Line Brackets Are A Must Cause At Full Articulation Your

Lines Will Pull Out

 

Actually, from what I have seen, the OME shocks are just long enough to provide flex but short enough to prevent enough droop to cause your brake lines to pull out. Although, I personally would prefer extensions just in case.

 

So the sway bar is only problematic on the rubicons?

So no need to extend brake lines, but I need to add an extension for the retaining bracket on the outer side of the frame rail, right?

Is the brackets a readily available item, should be relatively easy to fab something up for that though right

A Question to clarify :
Disconnecting the front sway bar is to increase downward travel of the axle in order to keep the wheels planted on the ground correct?

 

Was the components bought seperately or is there a TF kit complete with the items you've mentioned?

 

[QUOTE=hiteck;453212]So the sway bar is only problematic on the rubicons?[quote]

Yes and only because the stock front links are too short and you will run the chance of over extending them. Since you have an X, you will most likely just disconnect your links up front and so this will not be a problem for you.

Correct, you will not need extended brakelines as an extension bracket will be good enough. Yes, they attach to your frame rails and then your brake lines to it.

I have seen people fab their own but you can also by them for cheap.

Yes - disconnecting your front sway bar links will allow you greater flex by giving you more downward and upward axle articulation - thus, keeping your tires on the ground. This is something that I would recommend getting.

 

Thanks WOL & WAM you guys along with others on this forum have cost me literally $1,000's of dollars ... I guess David will be hearing from me again real soon.

Honestly I do appreciate the input/experience from you guys as well other members on this site who take the time to share and provide info.

 

So if I don't disconnect the front sway bars I may still risk over extending the stock links in the front?

If I don't intend on disconnecting should I get longer for the front or do i need longer ones' for the rear and then would only make sense to move rear to front?