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Author:  samse2101 [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
Hi guys an gals, :wink:

after a few hours of reading i´m still not sure what lift kit i should buy.... :x

i´m using my 2003 2.8 CRD 90% onroad as daily driver and the other 10% offroad but just on country roads and forest tracks. sometimes i tow a tandem trailer.

my plan:

- getting a little bit higher than now (stock suspension with 115k miles on it)
- tighter handling onroad
- better look

So now i´m thinking to buy these suspension parts:

Front:
Ironman 4x4 40mm Coil Springs (JEEP014C) with additional load: + 50-100 kg
KONI Heavy Track Shocks (KONI-8240-1201SPX)

Rear:
Ironman 4x4 40mm Coil Springs (JEEP015B) with additional load: + 0-200 kg
KONI Heavy Track Shocks (KONI-8240-1202SPX)

the shocks are adjustable, but only for stock suspension high made, KONI don`t offer any shocks for lifted KJ´s, i also not plan to use trim packers.

JBA has made a chart of some different shocks, but just the KONI are not in.... :roll:

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So what do you think about my suspension choice.... :?: Like i wrote -> i use my libby as dd and just on forest tracks.... :wink:

thanks for any response,
bye,
Samse :wink:
Author:  samse2101 [ Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
Or an other question:

after this 115k miles my OEM suspension sagged down (i think so), how much lift does the Ironman lift kit really give?

40mm higher than now or what is the reference high for this statement :?:

bye,
samse :wink:
Author:  samse2101 [ Sun Oct 04, 2015 4:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
Does someone know the meaning of "medium load" for the OME rear coil springs? Additional constant load of 100, 200, 250kgs? :?:

EDIT: how can i identify the OME coil springs -> is there a the product number painted on?

bye,
samse
Author:  tommudd [ Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
If you have the CRD I would recommend the OME 790 front / 948 rear with OME shocks
948s are listed as medium load but are the highest rating rear springs they have for the KJ
Using their complete setup is the way to go, some owners have tried going different routs over the years and full OME kit works best for the CRD owners
Author:  samse2101 [ Sun Oct 04, 2015 7:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
OME coil springs with KONI Heavy Track shocks aren´t an option?

bye,
samse :wink:
Author:  samse2101 [ Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
for the record:

-> front OME 927, ordered
-> front IRONMAN4x4 12711GR, ordered

-> rear OME 948, ordered
-> rear shocks ?? (thinking about the Rancho Shock RS9000XL 2.5" lift, because they are adjustable)....

a really frankenstein suspension, so what do you think?

bye,
samse
Author:  samse2101 [ Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
Damned! It`s done! :BANANA: :pepper:

Before:
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After (with new Hankook Dynapros 30x9.5 R15):
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a few pics from the work:
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bye,
samse
Author:  samse2101 [ Sun Jan 17, 2016 12:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
Conclusion after 5k kilometers:

before:
FR: 79cm
FL: 79cm
RR: 80cm
RL: 79cm

after lift:
FR: 88,5cm
FL: 88,5cm
RR: 89,5cm
RL: 89,5cm

now:
FR: 87cm
FL: 87cm
RR: 88,5cm
RL: 88,5cm

Ride quality better than OEM.... :D

bye,
samse
Author:  tommudd [ Sun Jan 17, 2016 6:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
samse2101 wrote:
Conclusion after 5k kilometers:

before:
FR: 79cm
FL: 79cm
RR: 80cm
RL: 79cm

after lift:
FR: 88,5cm
FL: 88,5cm
RR: 89,5cm
RL: 89,5cm

now:
FR: 87cm
FL: 87cm
RR: 88,5cm
RL: 88,5cm

Ride quality better than OEM.... :D

bye,
samse



Good job!!!

Tom
Author:  samse2101 [ Tue Jan 19, 2016 5:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Thinking to assemble my own lift kit...
thx, :lol:
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