ome lift question

Otto · **Posted:** Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:01 pm

Does the lift level out the liberty, or does it sit higher in the back like it does stock? If it doesnt sit level, what can you do to level it out?

jelohead · **Posted:** Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:43 pm

i believe the OME kit will raise both the front and rear about an inch and a half. You can then do a clevis lift on the front struts and add another half inch in front to level things out a little better.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:50 pm

OME HD on CRD ... no extra spring isolators or clevis...

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:50 pm

When I had the OME lift with a small clevis lift, it lifted the rear more which made the rake even worse.

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:29 pm

I did small clevis on the front of mine with the HDs and I sit almost completely level, and I am more than 2 inches more like 2.75 maybe over stock in the front, a lotta miles and no problems. I did have mine off and on two or three times to get it where I wanted it though. I also have a set of Rustys rear springs along with the HDs for the rear and dont notice too much difference, Rustys may be a little higher ?????

Mine pretty much sits about like Darbys does, or at least looks that way..level :wink:

Tom

sandracer · **Posted:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:31 am

I opted not to do a clevis lift, yet, and it sits at just about the same incline it did with the stock springs, just a tad bit lower in the front. OME Light front/Medium rear. While I didn't measure before and after, it appears that the lift was more like 2 inches. I think OME rates the amount of lift based on "pre-lowered" models so, if you have a newer KJ you're actually gaining a little bit more lift.

tommudd · **Posted:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 6:43 pm

Yes I think the 1.5 OME is very conservative, 2 is more like it and then a little bit, which we all like to have a little extra anyways :wink:

I never measured mine either but my fronts came in first, I had a st of Daystar 2.5 inch pucks and put them in and I was level, so know I raised at least that much, with the my OME rears I am down some, currently have my Rustys in and sit lower in the rear also, but they ride softer , but are lower just by a very very small amount also.

jason thompson · **Posted:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 7:06 pm

We got the OME's on the wifes KJ and it sits very darn close to level
Befor we did the OME's we had to put 3/8" of clevis lift on the stock suspension to be level

OME med. all around

JNJ-Z · **Posted:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:18 pm

HI ALL,
i have the OME, 926-FRONT, 947-REAR plus a 1/4" clevis in the front, no extra isolator pad in the rear and my libby sits level no rake!! I measured the pinch weld before i started and had 13" to the ground, after the lift I had 16" to the ground!! In the spring I will take the 1/4" clevis out and put in a 1/2" clevis and one set of rear ioslator pads!! I love the ride.

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

My OME HD (with 1/4" top strut plate) has been on for a few weeks now and it's pretty much level, if anything just a hair higher up front. I'd also say that it's more like 2" or a bit better over stock. 03 Sport.

renegadekj · **Posted:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:08 pm

My OME has 926(med's) up front and 948( heavy) in the rear.When i first insatlled the lift like this there was a noticable rake, but then i installed a 1/2" rusty's strut plate which took most if not all of the rake out. Now i have a additional 3 ring clevis lift up front and soon to install my one extra set of rear isolators(maybe) to make room for my future 235/85/16's

. With the amount of lift i have in the front i now need to invest in Al's A-arms due to spring contact at droop (only when offroad). I haven't done any measurments but i assume that I'm around 3" 's maybe alittle better. I would post a pic but the camera didnt like salt water while surfing! :roll:

Josh

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:57 pm

Mine with the OME HD and 29.84" tires is 3" higher than a stock Liberty...measured from the ground to the bottom of the drivers side mirror on level ground...48" to the bottom of the mirror. I measured 3 stock 4x4 KJs before they were all gone and they all measured 45" to the bottom of the mirror.

PaU-MWolverine · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:55 am

Hi - I am brand new to LOST. For those who have it, is the OME 2" lift worth the $$$? I'm looking to do it in the next few weeks. I appreciate the opinions & input.

renegadekj · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:12 pm

Worth every penny! :wink:

Oh and welcome to lost!

Josh

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

OME stuff is top drawer, worth every nickel.

JNJ-Z · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:36 pm

OME IS A GOOD INVESTMENT!! I HAD SKYJACKER ON MY 2000 CHEROKEE AND I WOULD NOT USE SKYJACKER AGAIN!!!!!

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 6:43 pm

PaU-MWolverine wrote:

Hi - I am brand new to LOST. For those who have it, is the OME 2" lift worth the $$$? I'm looking to do it in the next few weeks. I appreciate the opinions & input.

If you run Rancho struts and shocks the total price is about the same as Rustys but much better just my 2 cents, but I keep on preaching the OME words :lol:

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:14 pm

Legs crossed in the Lotus position...thumb and middle finger touching each other...incense burning in a brass urn...chanting OMe..OMe..OMe

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:27 pm

DarbyWalters wrote:

Legs crossed in the Lotus position...thumb and middle finger touching each other...incense burning in a brass urn...chanting OMe..OMe..OMe

you been spying on me again Darby ?? Now back to my meditation OOOMMMMEEEEEE
:wink:

Tom

jason thompson · **Posted:** Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:56 pm

I would join you 2 in the OME DoJo but I will sit this one out

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