Take a look:

http://www.rocky-road.com/jkrockfather.html

Anyone familiar with this company or their products? The OME 4.5" lift perked my interest.

 

It's a reputable company. I bought some things from them when I had my Cherokee a while back. The 4.5" OME lift is done with spacers, so keep that in mind. Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but when I saw it I was thinking it was all spring which would be ideal.

 

Thanks. I noticed that it said it included springs and spacers. I was curious as to how thick the spacers are and if you could install the kit without them. Of course, the shocks might not be correct if you didn't install the spacers. It concerns me if the spacers are very thick as I think that might affect the handling of the Jeep.

I'm guessing that the Northridge pkg with Trac bars is still the better deal. I'd like to see some more pictures of JK's with 35" tires and the 2.5" OME lift installed.

 

I bought the OME 2.5" lift I had on my '89 range Rover from them. Never had any issues.

 

The problem in my opinion is that kit uses Cheap shocks and spacers.
Not much a benefit at all.

David

 

The non-OME shocks was a red flag for me as well. I'm close to ordering the 2" kit from you for my son's JK. He's almost got the funds saved up. I told him if he'd pay for the lift, I'd get the wheels/tires and front bumper. My primary concern is his safety. That's why I was curious as to whether or not the Rocky Road pkg could be installed without the spacers. A 4" lift makes me a bit nervous, as this is his daily transportation. I like the Northridge pkg with the Trac bars.

 

Daddy.....Where have you been all my life. I have saved for the lift, can you send me the check for the tires and wheels. Thanks Dad....see ya for Christmas

Sorry, couldn't resist.....but I am ready to be adopted if your game

I hope your boy realizes how good a dad you are being to help him out this way.

 

Thanks for the offer, but I've got two too many as it is. My older son's a good kid. Straight A's and #1 in his class. He's holding up his end of the bargain.

I used to go by Catonsville quite a bit. I'd head up I-695 from the airport towards Owings Mills. Always stayed in Hunt Valley so I could drive by Cal Ripken's place on my way to the office.

 

if the 4.5 kit is anything like their 2" kit, it will really be a 6" kit when all is said and done. The OME 2" kit is uber popular and rarely yields 2". I'm running the 4dr HD springs on a loaded down 2dr and I got 4". They have made KILLER toyota and LR suspension for eons. - Great company. I had zero reservations going with them on my JK.

 

That's good to hear. When we're ready, I'll talk with Northridge about which springs we should install.