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 Post subject: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:07 pm 
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I had a OME lift kit on my first CRD.

I have replaced the one I rolled in September.
The Jeep I just bought has a "budget lift kit" on it and it is all over the road :shock:

I am familiar with OME and Frankenlifts. Has anyone used the kits built by Jeepin by Al? http://jeeplibertyliftkits.com

Well built system. Considerably more $ than my OME kit.

So... are there any members that are familiar with this kit. I have to get the budget system gone. My new CRD has 130,000 miles on it so the springs could very well be shot?

Thanks

Tom

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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:56 pm 
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If your interested in ARB equipment, shocks, springs, etc., there is a reliable company out of Quebec that is substantially cheaper then competitors. Great service and willing to answer questions regarding products.

Peace,

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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:16 am 
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Thomas,

And who might that be?

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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:27 pm 
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Recently, I had the opportunity to see and inspect the JBA Coil-Overs on Marlin's Jeep. All I can say is WOW! Very well constructed and thought out. As I am in dire need of replacing/changing my suspension components, I have been comparing the OMEs to the JBA C/Os.
I am (was?)planning on installing the OMEs, and have purchased the full kit, but after seeing the C/Os, I'm a little undecided now. Might just have to upgrade.
The C/Os are more money, but in my opinion, stand head and shoulders above anything else that I am aware of.

P.S. Perhaps I am a little jaded. I have been running a road course Mustang all Summer with a set of high-end C/Os and have come to realize what all the advantages are. Does my Jeep need C/Os? That is what I am trying to decide.

Hope this helps. (Translation=If you can afford it, get the C/Os!)

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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:32 pm 
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DocB wrote:
Recently, I had the opportunity to see and inspect the JBA Coil-Overs on Marlin's Jeep. All I can say is WOW! Very well constructed and thought out. As I am in dire need of replacing/changing my suspension components, I have been comparing the OMEs to the JBA C/Os.
I am (was?)planning on installing the OMEs, and have purchased the full kit, but after seeing the C/Os, I'm a little undecided now. Might just have to upgrade.
The C/Os are more money, but in my opinion, stand head and shoulders above anything else that I am aware of.

P.S. Perhaps I am a little jaded. I have been running a road course Mustang all Summer with a set of high-end C/Os and have come to realize what all the advantages are. Does my Jeep need C/Os? That is what I am trying to decide.

Hope this helps. (Translation=If you can afford it, get the C/Os!)

The KJ already comes from the factory with coilovers.


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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:51 am 
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Ok tjkj, you are absolutely right, so to be more specific-adjustable coil-overs!

From what I have learned and know about suspensions, I don't think it is quite so important to be able to fine tune a Jeep suspension, but it sure would be nice to have that option.

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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:36 am 
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The OME kit I had on my first CRD was fine. I needed a lift and that took care of that. Marlin's offer to provide a kit that duplicates a $50,000.00 auto is nice too.
The additional $$$ is another question altogether.

The "budget lift" the previous owner did this CRD is awful !!! The side to side motion is down right scary. With the OME kit I had zero issues with that type of ride.

tjkj2002, I agree on whether being able to adjust the spring set is worth much to the average or above average KJ/CRD driver :SOMBRERO:

I used my first CRD as a daily trailer hauler pulling miscellaneous steel work all over NC and it did a super job! Until I get the suspension issues solved she's only good for wiggling around NC's curvy country roads!

Thanks,

Tom

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PMF EGR plug kit
ARP Stud
Cracked CAC repaired with epoxy filler


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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 11:23 pm 
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http://www.arbcanada.com.


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 Post subject: Re: Jeepin by Al... lift kits
PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:31 pm 
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I would really like to do a OME lift, what is the best or your recommended springs, shocks and struts to get this done.

Cheers!

tomasnc wrote:
I had a OME lift kit on my first CRD.

I have replaced the one I rolled in September.
The Jeep I just bought has a "budget lift kit" on it and it is all over the road :shock:

I am familiar with OME and Frankenlifts. Has anyone used the kits built by Jeepin by Al? http://jeeplibertyliftkits.com

Well built system. Considerably more $ than my OME kit.

So... are there any members that are familiar with this kit. I have to get the budget system gone. My new CRD has 130,000 miles on it so the springs could very well be shot?

Thanks

Tom


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