It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:01 am

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Correct OME F/R Struts/Shocks/Springs for 2.5" CRD Lift?
PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:30 pm 
Offline
LOST Member

Joined: Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:31 pm
Posts: 450
Location: North America
I swapped a 2.5" lift (used) from an '05 gasser into my '05 CRD about 2 years ago. The front has been painfully stiff for awhile now so I'm looking at replacing gear all around.
I'm seeing a mix of recommended OME PN's and would greatly appreciate clarification from the brain trust (TomMudd?).

For a 2.5" lifted CRD with an ARB bumper w/12k winch, my understanding is these are the currently recommended OME part #'s:
Front: Struts, either # NS131 or 9009 (???); Coils #2790
Rear: Shocks # N132L; Coils # 2948.

As I'm looking at committing pronto, confirmations much appreciated.

Also, given plans to tow regularly (w/ occasional tractor-grade local duty), I'm looking at installing the Airlift #60844 airbag setup to provide dialable rear load control. Thoughts appreciated.

My current setup, all OME & installed new 6-ish(?) years ago:
Front= NS131 struts, E927 coils.
Rear= 379001 coils; shocks are OME but I can't find the #.

These are probably still okay for a gasser, but I have a 90# ARB bumper & am installing a beijing 12k wench (re-greased & "waterproofed", lol). That load begs an upgrade.
If anyone's interested this other stuff will be available after swap. Imho, the 927's are still fine = STIFF! Conversely, the 131's on front seem unforgivingly stiff, which I interpret as failing.
For "normal" use the rear gear seems fine, too, but my load plans require a heavier rating.
Thanks

_________________
'15: bought '05 w/138k.
'16: HG/Rockers/ARPs/Thermo/H20pump/TbeltKit/ Seals/ Mounts/Kennedy fuel pump.
'17: bought manual Gas donor for its' ARB F/R Airlockers, OME 2.5" lift (gas-rated), JBA UCAs, ARB bumper.
'19: Trans w/Suncoast/Transgo/HDdiscs, new OME CRD-rated lift, electric tri-fan setup, BlackMagics/Centric Premiums, Airbags.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Correct OME F/R Struts/Shocks/Springs for 2.5" CRD Lift
PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2019 10:37 am 
Offline
LOST Member

Joined: Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:31 pm
Posts: 450
Location: North America
Thanks to Tom Mudd!!!

The most current (2019) OME/ARB PN's for lifted CRD:
FRONT= 90009 STRUTS/2790 SPRINGS
REAR= N132L SHOCKS/2948 SPRINGS



keys: jeep diesel suspension new struts shocks replacement springs Old Man Emu ARB coil spring springs sagging too stiff improve handling heavy load

_________________
'15: bought '05 w/138k.
'16: HG/Rockers/ARPs/Thermo/H20pump/TbeltKit/ Seals/ Mounts/Kennedy fuel pump.
'17: bought manual Gas donor for its' ARB F/R Airlockers, OME 2.5" lift (gas-rated), JBA UCAs, ARB bumper.
'19: Trans w/Suncoast/Transgo/HDdiscs, new OME CRD-rated lift, electric tri-fan setup, BlackMagics/Centric Premiums, Airbags.


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 38 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group. Color scheme by ColorizeIt!
Logo by pixeldecals.com