Rusty's 2.5" lift

MaineSleddah · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:38 pm

Hi everyone. I am new to the KJ world. I just bought a 2005 CRD Limited with 23k miles. I now need to lift it for starters. Rusty's kit looks like the best bang for the buck using OME struts and being a true suspension lift and all. But they don't offer heavier springs for the diesel. I really do not want spring or strut spacers. What do you recommend? I want a good lift.
I plan of wheel spacers and 245/75R-16 Firestone Destination A/T tires afterwards.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... tion+A%2FT
Thanks for the help!

Jeep4me99 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:19 pm

If you want a really good lift for the CRD go with OME, they now have front springs specifically for the diesel. A lot of guys on here are running it and love the ride. OME is the best quality out there. You will get equal or more lift from OME compared to rusty's (on gassers).

WELCOME!!!

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:05 pm

Yep you'll need the CRD Frankinlift from AllJ's with there 500lbs rated front coils,all other springs will be to weak(and sag) with that heavy CRD engine.

MaineSleddah · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:59 pm

Is the Frankenlift II equal to OME in quality? I see that Frankenlift uses OME front springs and struts, but their own rear springs and shocks. I do like the fact I can get the Frankenlift with assembled front struts. That alone would save me a ton of time and work since I do not have the spring compressor.
I'm only starting down the accessory path and it is getting slippery already! :twisted:

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:25 pm

MaineSleddah wrote:

Is the Frankenlift II equal to OME in quality? I see that Frankenlift uses OME front springs and struts, but their own rear springs and shocks. I do like the fact I can get the Frankenlift with assembled front struts. That alone would save me a ton of time and work since I do not have the spring compressor.
I'm only starting down the accessory path and it is getting slippery already! :twisted:

The Frankinlift with the OME strut/shock upgrade uses OME struts/shock and F/R coils with there own front spacer and Daystar upper strut plate.

Just remember that the stock CRD front coils are 410lbs springs,the OME HD coils are 400lbs.OME does make 500lbs coils and AllJ's sells them also.

tommudd · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:35 pm

agree with TJKJ no other way to go if you want to do it right. OMEs are the best springs you can get. Rustys with the diesel would be at stock heighth within a week

JeepJunky33 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:36 pm

So I have an 03 gas renny and I used to have the rustys spacer lift. I just recently upgraded to the frankenlift II and I LOVE IT!!!! in all honesty I am not a fan of rustys. I have had problems with them in the past and just am a little sour towards them. OME is the way to go.

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:42 pm

Just in case you don't have the url:

www.boulderbars.com

I agree, OME springs are great. Have the medium ones on my gasser and love 'em!!

fdems · **Posted:** Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:20 am

OLD MAN EMU'S ALL THE WAY!!!

ccattie · **Posted:** Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:07 am

The CRD engine isn't that much heavier than say a gasser with a fat driver and they don't sag 2" within a week. I've read this a few times now, and it doesn't seem to make sense.
-c

tommudd wrote:

agree with TJKJ no other way to go if you want to do it right. OMEs are the best springs you can get. Rustys with the diesel would be at stock heighth within a week

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:16 pm

ccattie wrote:

The CRD engine isn't that much heavier than say a gasser with a fat driver and they don't sag 2" within a week. I've read this a few times now, and it doesn't seem to make sense.
-c

tommudd wrote:

agree with TJKJ no other way to go if you want to do it right. OMEs are the best springs you can get. Rusty's with the diesel would be at stock height within a week

Oh well don't believe buy a diesel put on a Rusty's lift and run it , I don't really care just stating facts

ccattie · **Posted:** Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:37 pm

dude - don't get mad because I am asking a question. What is with the anger? I am just asking if a 350lb guy drives a 3.7, would it start to sag? Is it because the driver sits more in the middle that it is a non issue?
-c

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:47 pm

ya but the 350lb guy isnt sitting there 24/7 like the diesel engine is, its just not a bright idea, if rustys coils are only 310# spring rating and the STOCK crd is 410, in all honesty i prolly wouldnt even put on OME HD's on a crd and they are rated for 400 :wink:

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:52 pm

not mad at all, :wink:

it just seems like every other day the same things are stated but then someone asks again a question that has been answered time and time again often times in the very same post. So no not mad just stating a true fact. Rustys are just taller, not stronger so yes they will sag over time esp. with a CRD and a 350 driver etc. Stock CRD springs are heavier than the Rustys replacements.
Many people run Rustys and I not knocking what they have chosen to run. I have helped install two Rustys lifts in my garage for friends and they wheel them a lot so I know they work but also know that at some point they will sag.
So Dude I am not mad or angry at all, I am the happiest person here in my house! Oh wait no one else is here right now

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