Rockfather v Frankenlift

RTStabler51 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 29, 2009 3:08 am

What's the real difference? Is it in the springs or are these things the same thing with a different name? I don't do any wheeling, but I've read the Frankenlift will give a better ride, which is what I'm looking for. FWIW I do a fair of towing with my Tow Piglet as well. Any input is greatly appreciated.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:43 am

I like the all OME (Old Man Emu) lift for the CRD http://www.boulderbars.com/frankenlift_crd.htm
for $804.00 and change. You just don't get the replacement top plates and you assemble the front struts yourself. That means you don't have to pay the $100.00 core charge or send back your old struts. For a 2006 CRD you need the rear brake line extender.

Pablo · **Joined:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:06 pm **Posts:** 1201

There have been many comparisons in the 4x4 forums, but those don't likely apply as we have CRD's. I would not by the RockFather unless it comes with stiffer CRD specific springs in the front.

RTStabler51 · **Posted:** Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:20 pm

I have been eye balling the Frankenlift for some time, and finally read about the Rockfather. They seem to say the same things. Maybe I'll venture out of the CRD section and into the 4x4 section and read up...

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sun Nov 29, 2009 5:33 pm

If you do do the frankie, save your self some time and money and have either Napa or some one else assemble your coil overs. It cost $40 bucks to have both done at my Napa....... Well worth it!

05infernoCRDL · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:47 am

Diggerfreek wrote:

If you do do the frankie, save your self some time and money and have either Napa or some one else assemble your coil overs. It cost $40 bucks to have both done at my Napa....... Well worth it!

digger and i found out the hard way.... when we didn't have enough power to compress the new springs...

on a ride quality aspect.... 1000 times better.... little to no body roll... and i have been
hittin this one specific road to break in the front it is a pretty good double dip... nice and
firm.... the people that live near it must think i am crazy :twisted:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 12:59 am

05infernoCRDL wrote:

Diggerfreek wrote:

If you do do the frankie, save your self some time and money and have either Napa or some one else assemble your coil overs. It cost $40 bucks to have both done at my Napa....... Well worth it!

digger and i found out the hard way.... when we didn't have enough power to compress the new springs...

on a ride quality aspect.... 1000 times better.... little to no body roll... and i have been
hittin this one specific road to break in the front it is a pretty good double dip... nice and
firm.... the people that live near it must think i am crazy :twisted:

Yeah

I think Napa called my compressors suicide sticks :shock:

05infernoCRDL · **Posted:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:36 am

Diggerfreek wrote:

05infernoCRDL wrote:

Diggerfreek wrote:

If you do do the frankie, save your self some time and money and have either Napa or some one else assemble your coil overs. It cost $40 bucks to have both done at my Napa....... Well worth it!

digger and i found out the hard way.... when we didn't have enough power to compress the new springs...

on a ride quality aspect.... 1000 times better.... little to no body roll... and i have been
hittin this one specific road to break in the front it is a pretty good double dip... nice and
firm.... the people that live near it must think i am crazy :twisted:

Yeah

I think Napa called my compressors suicide sticks :shock:

they did

RTStabler51 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:44 pm

05infernoCRDL wrote:

Diggerfreek wrote:

If you do do the frankie, save your self some time and money and have either Napa or some one else assemble your coil overs. It cost $40 bucks to have both done at my Napa....... Well worth it!

digger and i found out the hard way.... when we didn't have enough power to compress the new springs...

on a ride quality aspect.... 1000 times better.... little to no body roll... and i have been
hittin this one specific road to break in the front it is a pretty good double dip... nice and
firm.... the people that live near it must think i am crazy :twisted:

So its a STIFFER ride than stock? I think it rides like a box of rocks already, Id like to 'soften' that up. If I want handling, I'm not plannin on getting it out of my jeep!

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:13 pm

It is not that the ride is stiffer as much as it is much more controlled with the proper weight springs and valved shocks/struts. Stiff is easy to do...Soft is easy to do...Right takes some work. The OME is Right!

RTStabler51 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:12 pm

DarbyWalters wrote:

It is not that the ride is stiffer as much as it is much more controlled with the proper weight springs and valved shocks/struts. Stiff is easy to do...Soft is easy to do...Right takes some work. The OME is Right!

Surprisingly that makes sense.

05infernoCRDL · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:19 pm

i will say i have the HD rear springs... and they are Stiff... but if ya do a lot of towing they would be worth it... otherwise i'd go with the MD rears

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:23 pm

DarbyWalters wrote:

It is not that the ride is stiffer as much as it is much more controlled with the proper weight springs and valved shocks/struts. Stiff is easy to do...Soft is easy to do...Right takes some work. The OME is Right!

OME's claim to fame has always been progressively wound springs
i.e. initial bump response is soft
bigger bump response is hard

rides smooth - but handles well.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:32 pm

ATXKJ wrote:

DarbyWalters wrote:

It is not that the ride is stiffer as much as it is much more controlled with the proper weight springs and valved shocks/struts. Stiff is easy to do...Soft is easy to do...Right takes some work. The OME is Right!

OME's claim to fame has always been progressively wound springs
i.e. initial bump response is soft
bigger bump response is hard

rides smooth - but handles well.

To bad the OME coils for a KJ(all the coils) are linear coils only,not progressive rate.

danoid · **Posted:** Wed Dec 02, 2009 3:59 pm

RTStabler51 wrote:

Maybe I'll venture out of the CRD section and into the 4x4 section and read up...

DON'T DO IT! :wink:

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