OME Lift

Logan · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:14 pm

Hey guys this may sound like a stupid question. What are all of the compnents i will need to do and ome lift with rancho shocks, i would like to use the rancho because there are cheaper.Please let me know. Thanks

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:26 pm

SIMON SAYS;

depends on what you want;

OME Mediums are OME 926
OME heavy Duty are OME 927
both above are for the front

Rear
Mediums OME 947
Heavy Duty OME 948

Ranchos
Front RSX 17505
Rear RSX 17004s

front bumpstops from Teraflex, 801-713-4947
about 40 some bucks shipped to you, have to look up the number can't remember it right now

Also some recent prices on the OMEs
4x4 Connection 888-805-0810 67.79 each
OK 4WD 908-454-6973 71.95
AllJs 151.55 for a pair
Rocky Road 69.00 each
I just got a set for another lift I am getting ready to do for someone and got them from OK4WD had them in two days, great service ! Of course AllJs always has great service as well.

Tom

Logan · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 2:06 pm

alright thanks tom i appreciate the help. No whwat kind of place would be able to install this for me if i brought all of the parts to them? if you know anywhere near Chicago or northern Illinois that would be great.
BTW would one of these kits work and then all i would need would be bumpstops right?

http://www.ok4wd.com/index.php/catalog/ ... spension1/

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 2:36 pm

yes that kit would work or you could since you mentioned using Ranchos
4 springs 288
front struts around 180/190
rear shocks 120 or so have to check around for the best prices on the Ranchos but still would have 590/600 consider then that the all OME kit is 678.

any good shop should be able to install in 3/4 hours. if you were closer I could help you out, or ask around on the Midwest site and get a lift party going out that way

Sport · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 3:59 pm

how much lift do you get from the OME springs? 2 - 2.5?

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 4:05 pm

thats what they say 2 inch or so but you get more than advertised, very conservative advertising I think!

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 4:48 pm

Sport wrote:

how much lift do you get from the OME springs? 2 - 2.5?

i got about 2.5" and my KJ had about 60k on it so the springs had sagged, but i also did a clevis and a extra iso and ended up with 3"

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu May 01, 2008 5:42 pm

jsc7002 wrote:

Sport wrote:

how much lift do you get from the OME springs? 2 - 2.5?

i got about 2.5" and my KJ had about 60k on it so the springs had sagged, but i also did a clevis and a extra iso and ended up with 3"

03Kjsport and I compared and my OME with 60,000 plus miles is 22 middle of the wheel to flare his 4 inch is 23 same place so gives you an idea of where I am and how much lift I have or got

Logan · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 12:28 am

ok next question then. ome hd or medium coils. I have a stock front bumper and I dontwant to have to regear or deal with the cv's.
thanks for all your help.
Logan

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 12:46 am

According to OME Heavy Duty springs are for thsoe who have a bumper and winch. Mediums are for some one having a bumper. BUT a lot of people are running the Heavy Dutys and no bumper / winch, it does give you a firm ride, but thats what I like about them. You will not have to regear due to having heavy duty springs, also you will not have any problems with the cvs unless you try to put too much clevis or add an OTT to it, springs alone will not hurt the CVs

Tom :wink:

now..... I will be gone for the weekend so don't let anyone lead astray, you're on the right track! :lol:

Logan · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 12:53 am

aha thanks tom i think I know where I'm going just gotta get the dad convinced to have me pay half ad the other be fr my bday

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 12:56 am

good luck !! tell him you are upgrading the KJ to be safer!

Logan · **Posted:** Fri May 02, 2008 1:02 am

yep and then when I Get some cash I can tell him the mudders are a wider tire so it will be more stable :-)

scarletbegonias · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 9:29 pm

Any further input on the HD vs MD lift without bumper/winch??

Logan · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 9:42 pm

yea im wondering the same thing. i think im just going to go with the HD to get the most lift i can so when i put my MT's on.

Uttles · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 9:50 pm

Just got my OME springs shocks and struts today!!!

I went with HD springs and regular travel Shocks.

I dealt with Heather at All J Products (www.boulderbars.com)

Incredible customer service! The parts were supposed to be shipped directly to me in Canada from Australia, but due to new customs restrictions they had to be shipped to California first, then to me. Heather picked up the extra cost. I didn't even have to ask. Pretty cool.

I'll post more pictures once they are installed!

scarletbegonias · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 10:01 pm

awesome uttles..good luck!
Logan...I hear the lift height is the same btn MD and HD. So I'm just wondering why a lot of people seem to be going with HDs when they dont have any extra hardware? :T hmmm. I'm ordering my kit this week so hopefully they'll be some feedback on this!

Uttles · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 10:11 pm

I'll try and post measurements from the centre of the wheel to the flare edge, once it's installed (and before I guess for comparison).

After much research I decided on the HD's and hopefully I won't be dissapointed.

Reasons:
Towing
Lots of gear
Future bumper potential
Lift height over time
Nice stiff ride