SUSPENSION QUESTION AGAIN?

rankom · **Posted:** Sat May 05, 2018 7:27 pm

Hello guys, this was answered before however i want to clarify with you guys. 06 CRD FRONT SUSPENSION SAGGING (AS EXPECTED) purchased in 2013, 100k miles. I did most of the important mods. Now the suspension is next, currently closed to 130k miles, is it worth it to go to OME lift kit? or stay with stock level suspension? because i dont do offroading but i like the look of it being lifted, and having bigger tires. Also this vehicle serves as a spare vehicle it would be a summer project. Thought????? I appreciate it.

GordnadoCRD · **Posted:** Sat May 05, 2018 10:17 pm

Here is my understanding, and if I'm wrong, I"m sure I will be corrected.

#1 - JBA coilovers if you can offord them.

#1.5 - Tom Mudd/JBA Econo Lift if you can't afford the coilovers.

#2 - If you cannot afford the Tom Mudd EconoLift, get the OME-OME true spring kit, 790s front, 948s rear. If OME 132L rear shocks are not available, use Bilsteins. The Frankenlift II kit includes all needed brackets and bumpers and the front struts come assembled and ready to install.

#3 Anything else at your own risk. *General rule* There are many reasons for, and many ways to change your suspension. *Not all changes are clear improvements.*

APC9199 · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2018 10:41 am

I can’t say enough good things about the Frankenlift II. It gives the CRD the stance it should have had from the factory and improves the ride immensely. The only real problem with it (and it’s not the lift kits fault), is that it will “help” you identify other problems with your suspension and drivetrain. Be prepared to potentially swap things like motor mounts, transmission mounts, suspension and drivetrain bushings, cv-axles, u-joints, etc. these things are not exactly likely, but every vehicle is different and some additional work may be required.

rankom · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2018 1:05 pm

Thank you for the replies, I will source out frankenlift II lift kit soon. I have to call around to find heavy duty spring compressor so far i did all the preventive maintenance front wheel barrings motor mounts and trannymount. all the CV shafts and 4x4 rubber boots are still intact. i will be replacing lower ball joints just because and if any buschings are found to be worn out. Thanks again!

Dez · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2018 1:31 pm

A decent size auto shop should have a strut press. Much safer for you to pay $50 and have them assembled. My local shop just let's me use there press for free.

GordnadoCRD · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2018 4:24 pm

Frankenlift II comes with the front struts fully assembled so you don't need a compressor to assemble.

rankom · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2018 6:44 pm

thanks Gornado , i see what you mean preassembled kit is around 1500 $ so unassembled is about 900 $ so im leaning toward plan B i will call some old friends from old days when i work in the truck repair shop im sure they can help me compress them springs LOL that is the plan this summer , well yes it is nice to see them again and go for beer and talk about past in the work shop , by the way i fix my jetta got full billet cam from id pars , runs like mad ,, cheers

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sun May 06, 2018 7:23 pm

rankom wrote:

thanks Gornado , i see what you mean preassembled kit is around 1500 $ so unassembled is about 900 $ so im leaning toward plan B i will call some old friends from old days when i work in the truck repair shop im sure they can help me compress them springs LOL that is the plan this summer , well yes it is nice to see them again and go for beer and talk about past in the work shop , by the way i fix my jetta got full billet cam from id pars , runs like mad ,, cheers

The pre-assembled kit comes with all new parts for the coilovers,the un-assembled version you must re-use your top plates and isolators which do wear out.

Plus those 500lbs rate coils are very risky compressing without the proper compressor.

rankom · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:13 pm

hi guys, i got it lifted , OME kit from AL J PRODUCTS ,great people ,and very helpful. install was very easy and simple , looks very nice, only extra parts i got 4 rubber isolators 16 $ each and spring shop charged 40$ as suggested. upper TOP plates were good so we reused them. brake line bracket installed to . just need to save some money and ill ask you guys on what rims to put on; i like black steel rims , tires i will look for BFG ko,s so that is the plan , in mean time she is sitting and waiting patiently , cheers

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:59 pm

rankom wrote:

hi guys, i got it lifted , OME kit from AL J PRODUCTS ,great people ,and very helpful. install was very easy and simple , looks very nice, only extra parts i got 4 rubber isolators 16 $ each and spring shop charged 40$ as suggested. upper TOP plates were good so we reused them. brake line bracket installed to . just need to save some money and ill ask you guys on what rims to put on; i like black steel rims , tires i will look for BFG ko,s so that is the plan , in mean time she is sitting and waiting patiently , cheers

Got any Pictures? :roll:

rankom · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2018 4:29 pm

hi WW i will post some pics when i get some new wheels , im looking for some black steel rims 16x7 4bs and BFG 245 75 16 tires , that seems to be popular size, also i need to figure out how to post pictures on photo bucket.

WWDiesel · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:08 pm

rankom wrote:

hi WW i will post some pics when i get some new wheels , im looking for some black steel rims 16x7 4bs and BFG 245 75 16 tires , that seems to be popular size, also i need to figure out how to post pictures on photo bucket.

You may want to take a look at Postimages.> https://postimages.org/
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rancherman · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:20 pm

rankom wrote:

hi WW i will post some pics when i get some new wheels , im looking for some black steel rims 16x7 4bs and BFG 245 75 16 tires , that seems to be popular size, also i need to figure out how to post pictures on photo bucket.

I'd like to see it right now, before the new tires/rims!

rankom · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:00 pm

Here you go,

rankom · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:01 pm

https://s8.postimg.cc/wpe8110jp/E20_EA7 ... B3_F04.jpg

rankom · **Posted:** Sun Jun 24, 2018 2:14 pm

Here you go,

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