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The total for the setup I have listed would be $604. If I went w/ a Clevis Lift instead of the Front Trim Spacers it would be $564 (+tax & shipping of course). I would have no problem using OME rear shocks instead of Ranchos as they are only $6 more a piece, but there's no way that I'm going to cash in the extra $64 a piece for OME front Struts when Rancos would work just as well and have gotten nothing but great reviews (i.e. - it doesn't make sense to me to spend the extra $130).

Also, the only reason I picked HD coils is because it was posted on here a few times that OME HD Coils give you more height on your lift then LD or MD coils. I'm sticking w/ my stock front bumper (but may add a front brush guard later) and won't be doing any serious wheeling other than light trails. Anyone have any input regrarding this (HD coils vs. MD coils vs. LD coils; FYI, I'd like to get as close to a stock ride as possible but foremost want minimum sag)


I would not go any lower than MD coils at any cost, and since ride is important to you I would not go to HD coils. So, MD 8)

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aross6 wrote:
The total for the setup I have listed would be $520. If I went w/ a Clevis Lift instead of the Front Trim Spacers it would be $490 (+tax & shipping of course). I would have no problem using OME rear shocks instead of Ranchos as they are only $3 more a piece, but there's no way that I'm going to cash in the extra $61 a piece for OME front Struts when Rancos would work just as well and have gotten nothing but great reviews (i.e. - it doesn't make sense to me to spend the extra $122).

Also, the only reason I picked HD coils is because it was posted on here a few times that OME HD Coils give you more height on your lift then LD or MD coils. I'm sticking w/ my stock front bumper (but may add a front brush guard later) and won't be doing any serious wheeling other than light trails. Anyone have any input regrarding this (HD coils vs. MD coils vs. LD coils; FYI, I'd like to get as close to a stock ride as possible but foremost want minimum sag)


H.D. springs front and rear are standard on the Frankinlift.
http://www.boulderbars.com/frankenlift.htm

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KJ04 wrote:
aross6 wrote:
The total for the setup I have listed would be $520. If I went w/ a Clevis Lift instead of the Front Trim Spacers it would be $490 (+tax & shipping of course). I would have no problem using OME rear shocks instead of Ranchos as they are only $3 more a piece, but there's no way that I'm going to cash in the extra $61 a piece for OME front Struts when Rancos would work just as well and have gotten nothing but great reviews (i.e. - it doesn't make sense to me to spend the extra $122).

Also, the only reason I picked HD coils is because it was posted on here a few times that OME HD Coils give you more height on your lift then LD or MD coils. I'm sticking w/ my stock front bumper (but may add a front brush guard later) and won't be doing any serious wheeling other than light trails. Anyone have any input regrarding this (HD coils vs. MD coils vs. LD coils; FYI, I'd like to get as close to a stock ride as possible but foremost want minimum sag)


H.D. springs front and rear are standard on the Frankinlift.
http://www.boulderbars.com/frankenlift.htm


See thats what I keep trying to fiqure out people will get on here ( not exactly on this one post but in general) and say dont use the HDs as they ride too rough, but will turn around and state that the Frankenlift is the best setup?? I agree with that the Franken is the best but what is the difference in just using the HDs by themselves or getting the full Frankenlift system. I would not have any thing else but the HDs even with out the ARB but then I like a good firm stable ride, everything built today is too mushy for me.

But for as close to stock ride guess go with the Mediums at least,

Oh well :roll:

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tommudd wrote:
KJ04 wrote:
aross6 wrote:
The total for the setup I have listed would be $520. If I went w/ a Clevis Lift instead of the Front Trim Spacers it would be $490 (+tax & shipping of course). I would have no problem using OME rear shocks instead of Ranchos as they are only $3 more a piece, but there's no way that I'm going to cash in the extra $61 a piece for OME front Struts when Rancos would work just as well and have gotten nothing but great reviews (i.e. - it doesn't make sense to me to spend the extra $122).

Also, the only reason I picked HD coils is because it was posted on here a few times that OME HD Coils give you more height on your lift then LD or MD coils. I'm sticking w/ my stock front bumper (but may add a front brush guard later) and won't be doing any serious wheeling other than light trails. Anyone have any input regrarding this (HD coils vs. MD coils vs. LD coils; FYI, I'd like to get as close to a stock ride as possible but foremost want minimum sag)


H.D. springs front and rear are standard on the Frankinlift.
http://www.boulderbars.com/frankenlift.htm


See thats what I keep trying to fiqure out people will get on here ( not exactly on this one post but in general) and say dont use the HDs as they ride too rough, but will turn around and state that the Frankenlift is the best setup?? I agree with that the Franken is the best but what is the difference in just using the HDs by themselves or getting the full Frankenlift system. I would not have any thing else but the HDs even with out the ARB but then I like a good firm stable ride, everything built today is too mushy for me.

But for as close to stock ride guess go with the Mediums at least,

Oh well :roll:



This is the reason why we did the med. duty coils
it is the wifes DD and we wanted a good ride
when I take it over as my "Expo work rig" it will be getting a custom winch mount and a winch
along with HD coils or ,depending on milage, a front frank


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O and by the way all, I just inked a deal with North Central Tire for my auto dealership to become a tire distributor and have some kick stupid prices on Nokian Vatiiva M/T Owl's if anyone is interested... They are pretty sweet tires and will definately be on my libby as soon as we install my lift! Prices and Pics are below... hit me up if interested (price as listed + any applicable shipping & tax):
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31X10.50R15LT NOKIAN VATIIVA M/T OWL $180.00/EA.
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LT265/75R16 NOKIAN VATIIVA M/T OWL $210.00/EA.
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LT305/70R16 NOKIAN VATIIVA M/T OWL $238.00/EA.
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BeepBeepJeepJeep wrote:
aross6 wrote:
The total for the setup I have listed would be $604. If I went w/ a Clevis Lift instead of the Front Trim Spacers it would be $564 (+tax & shipping of course). I would have no problem using OME rear shocks instead of Ranchos as they are only $6 more a piece, but there's no way that I'm going to cash in the extra $64 a piece for OME front Struts when Rancos would work just as well and have gotten nothing but great reviews (i.e. - it doesn't make sense to me to spend the extra $130).

Also, the only reason I picked HD coils is because it was posted on here a few times that OME HD Coils give you more height on your lift then LD or MD coils. I'm sticking w/ my stock front bumper (but may add a front brush guard later) and won't be doing any serious wheeling other than light trails. Anyone have any input regrarding this (HD coils vs. MD coils vs. LD coils; FYI, I'd like to get as close to a stock ride as possible but foremost want minimum sag)


I would not go any lower than MD coils at any cost, and since ride is important to you I would not go to HD coils. So, MD 8)


Do you, or does anyone else experience any loss in articulation when compared to the MDs?


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KJ04 wrote:
aross6 wrote:
The total for the setup I have listed would be $520. If I went w/ a Clevis Lift instead of the Front Trim Spacers it would be $490 (+tax & shipping of course). I would have no problem using OME rear shocks instead of Ranchos as they are only $3 more a piece, but there's no way that I'm going to cash in the extra $61 a piece for OME front Struts when Rancos would work just as well and have gotten nothing but great reviews (i.e. - it doesn't make sense to me to spend the extra $122).

Also, the only reason I picked HD coils is because it was posted on here a few times that OME HD Coils give you more height on your lift then LD or MD coils. I'm sticking w/ my stock front bumper (but may add a front brush guard later) and won't be doing any serious wheeling other than light trails. Anyone have any input regrarding this (HD coils vs. MD coils vs. LD coils; FYI, I'd like to get as close to a stock ride as possible but foremost want minimum sag)


H.D. springs front and rear are standard on the Frankinlift.
http://www.boulderbars.com/frankenlift.htm


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spacomponents wrote:
love these OME H.D.s ! I was iffy about the HD's as it's my wife's daily driver, but no one should worry about it, they do not feel stiff at all, a very smooth ride, more travel of course, and I'd say do NOT consider the medium duty spring rate fronts, as there would be no benefit. All J's recommends the HD's even if you have no bumper or winch plans, because of much less chance that they'll sag over time.

Have to say that the stance, and feel now, it's what should have come from the factory in the first place.
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