Hi all, I am a new member here and the wealth of information here is incredible. This is a great liberty community. Well I recently got a 2005 limited liberty to go with my modified 2002 Wrangler. And of course, it has to be modified, right?
The lift is an OME with Heavy Duty springs and long travel OME shocks and struts.
So here is the before:
And now the after!
The lift is advertised as a 1.5" lift, but I got 2" in the front and 2.25" of lift in the rear. I may do the clevis lift to level it out a little bit, but for now it looks great to me! I did not do the install myself, but the installer said it went on real nice. The ride is excellent, the suspension really adsorbs the bumps and potholes better than it did stock and in the corners the vehicle feels much more stable and controlled. I have seen alot of discussion about the ride quality of the H/D springs, but my two cents is that they ride great and I would recommend the H/D's to anyone.
Next is new tires which will get put on this week. Stock tires are 235/65/17 (29") and I am going with Firestone Destination A/T's at 235/75/17 (30.9"). I will give a report on how these fit soon. I know there isn't too many out there putting bigger tires on 17's, but after looking at the clearance of the lift, these new tires should fit great without modification to the pinch weld, (keeping fingers crossed).
I am also very impressed with the fit and finish of the ARB bumper. It was shipped in a powdercoated grey finish and I had a local shop paint it to match. It will provide great protection from the cursed deer that are all over the place and it looks good too
The liberty already has all the factory skid plates underneath, so it might go wheeling this summer, that is if I can convince the wife
Thanks for allowing me to share. Take care all.
and now here it is with the new tires!
They do rub alittle bit, but I haven't had a chance to flex it out yet.
Ethan
