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2006 KJ · **Posted:** Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:50 pm

welp got them in tonight and it's the absolute perfect set up for me... got my height back that i lost so no more rubbing with the 265/75's when i hit a bump.. no swaying around corners or when braking/shifting.. still a very nice ride. couldnt be happier

oh yeah .. i'm still alive after the install unlike prior predictions and compressing/assembling was the same as every other one i did... nothing different with the 790's... so everyone that thought it was impossible go blow your stack somewhere else :twisted:

i'd suggest this to anyone.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:22 pm

AWESOME!

How much lift did it gain you?

What is the spring rate difference? If the Frankey CRD springs are 790, what is the spring rate for the Franky HD's?

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:12 pm

didnt gain a ton of lift.. maybe close to an inch on the drivers side and less than that on passanger side.. just replaced what i lost with the bumper/winch
this should help ya with the rate questions..

tonycrd wrote:

I think ARB made a typ-o in this list, you get up to 2,5" of lift.

You need front and rearbumpstops.

While you are at it change the front shocks (struts) as well. You can use Rancho 17505's.

Good place to buy this in the US: www.boulderbars.com

Hood.. any update on your set up?

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:26 pm

I‘m a little surprised, I thought the OME HD springs was suppose to accommodate for a bumper and winch. Based on your experience, would you say that the OME HD springs aren’t heavy-duty enough to hold the weight of the ARB and winch? Or, are you setting so dang high that your CV’s are suffering and the OME HD’s are actually at the correct ride height after the installation of the bumper and winch? :?:

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:11 am

dieselenthusiast wrote:

AWESOME!

How much lift did it gain you?

What is the spring rate difference? If the Frankey CRD springs are 790, what is the spring rate for the Franky HD's?

OME Hd is 500# and the OME HD CRD coils are not 790 that is just the part number the spring rating for those is 600# I think

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:44 am

jsc7002 wrote:

dieselenthusiast wrote:

AWESOME!

How much lift did it gain you?

What is the spring rate difference? If the Frankey CRD springs are 790, what is the spring rate for the Franky HD's?

OME Hd is 500# and the OME HD CRD coils are not 790 that is just the part number the spring rating for those is 600# I think

Well, if that’s the case, then that extra 100# spring rate difference would definitely make up for the ARB and winch. :lol:

I'll have to follow up on this thread to see how 2006KJ and others make out.........................might not be a bad idea for the future.............................

KJ04 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 06, 2008 7:42 am

dieselenthusiast wrote:

AWESOME!

How much lift did it gain you?

What is the spring rate difference? If the Frankey CRD springs are 790, what is the spring rate for the Franky HD's?

OME 790 - 500 lbs.
OME 927 - 400 lbs.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:39 am

2006 KJ, any pics?

Hood297 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:46 pm

dieselenthusiast wrote:

2006 KJ, any pics?

x2

2006, do you think the frankenlift components would give the additional lift also achievable by adding a rusty's upper strut plate?

I would like similar lift to yours probably not as much, but comparable. Or should I forget rustys and just add more height with clevis lift

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:22 pm

Hood297 wrote:

dieselenthusiast wrote:

2006 KJ, any pics?

x2

2006, do you think the frankenlift components would give the additional lift also achievable by adding a rusty's upper strut plate?

I would like similar lift to yours probably not as much, but comparable. Or should I forget rustys and just add more height with clevis lift

i'm not sure how much lift the rusty's upper strut plate would give you.. but i would assume it would be close.. if not a little more than the additional lift of the frankenlift spacers.. if i didn't already have the frankenlift parts i would've tried the rusty's upper strut plate and 790's. if you arent happy with it or still want more lift then fine tune it with a clevis lift.

just my .02...

here are some pictures with the new springs installed. i hope it doesnt settle a lot.. if it does i'm going to add some clevis.. it's perfect right now

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... 442#399442

Hood297 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 4:52 pm

that looks perfect! I will definitely add the rustys upper spacer. They claim it gives you about 1/2" lift. So I will do that, then adjust with clevis if necessary.

What are your measurements from center of fender to center of wheel? front and rear?

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:30 pm

noooo idea i'll get them for you sometime.. but it's real cold outside now.. haha

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 6:41 pm

2006 KJ, how's the CV's lookin'? I'm guessing you're close to 4" of lift..................... :wink:

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:18 pm

i never got a stock measurement .. but right now heres how it is.. (and CV's look fine)

right front - 22 1/2 from hub to flare
left front- 22 1/4 from hub to flare
right rear- 22 from hub to flare
left rear- 22 from hub to flare

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:28 pm

2006 KJ wrote:

i never got a stock measurement .. but right now heres how it is.. (and CV's look fine)

right front - 22 1/2 from hub to flare
left front- 22 1/4 from hub to flare
right rear- 22 from hub to flare
left rear- 22 from hub to flare

My Frannky II without my front and rear bumpers is setting here:
Front - 22 from center of hub to flare
Rear - 22 from center of hub to flare

Hood297 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:16 pm

my measurements gasser with 3" RC lift ranchos and CRD springs up front.

Right front 21 1/2
Left front 21 1/2
Right Rear 21 1/8
Left Rear 21 1/8

clday25 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:02 pm

Hood, when i re-did my front Franki from stock CRD springs and Daystar spacers to the OME790's i also added a pair of Daystar EVS Bump Stops.

Hood297 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:18 pm

clday25 wrote:

Hood, when i re-did my front Franki from stock CRD springs and Daystar spacers to the OME790's i also added a pair of Daystar EVS Bump Stops.

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I have never seen those before, that is a great idea! are they something you ordered seperate? I already have extended bumpstops, but I don't think it would hurt to have those too.

dieselenthusiast · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:02 pm

clday25, those are slick...........................never seen those before, I reckon those would work.

Hood297 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 01, 2009 3:20 pm

OK well I've got all of my components.

I went ahead and did the rear. I gained a little over an inch of lift I went from 21 1/8" to 22 1/4". Its a better ride, but much stiffer.
The front will be done on monday.

here are some comparison shots of the Rough country setup to the OME/Rancho

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