OME Lift + Bilstein

oktane17 · **Joined:** Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:22 pm **Posts:** 54

Hello Everyone!

From what im seeing, I like the way the stance is with the OME and Bilstein combo. Is it higher with this combo opposed to just everything OME? Im ready to order so if it is the same stance Ill just go all OME and do the 3/8 Clevis lift along with it.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:46 pm

Same stance.

Oban · **Joined:** Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:48 pm **Posts:** 64

The height is dictated by the springs (OME) and the spacers (if any). The actual shocks (OME or Bilstein or otherwise), properly sized for the springs, will not provide additional height or artificial lowering.

Bilstein or OME shocks... to me it is a matter of opinion. I went with Bilstein, simply because I get 50% off of wholesale, which made it a no-brainer for me.

That said, I love the setup and especially the OME springs. Whole different feeling than stock.

Gageraid · **Posted:** Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:50 pm

Oban is correct.
I went with OME shocks to pair the same brand together and I personally liked the yellow OME shocks that were included in the kit.

oktane17 · **Joined:** Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:22 pm **Posts:** 54

Thanks guys! Do you guys notice a noticeable amount of lift when doing the OME? I want to take full advantage of the kit and the most height I can get out of it

12KK SFD · **Posted:** Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:56 pm

I believe most see about 2.5" of lift the OME.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 12, 2014 4:17 pm

oktane17 wrote:

Thanks guys! Do you guys notice a noticeable amount of lift when doing the OME? I want to take full advantage of the kit and the most height I can get out of it

Just springs will net you 2.5". If you want more, add a 1/4" top plate to get to 3". If you still want more add a 3/8" clevis lift. That'll get you up to 3.5". HOWEVER, 3" is the max for stock a-arms. If you want to go to 3.5" you will need jab a-arms.

Also, if you go to 3" you can add 1 extra upper spring isolator per side to the rear to level it out(keep it from being nose high). If you go to 3.5" add 2 isos per side.

Oban · **Joined:** Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:48 pm **Posts:** 64

As mentioned by others previously, i did springs-only and gained exactly 2.5 inches (center of hub to fender lip).

Ju sit be careful compressing the OME springs. They are a beast. Take some safety precautions or have a shop compress them for you.

oktane17 · **Joined:** Thu Oct 14, 2010 4:22 pm **Posts:** 54

OK Awesome! Last question; What is a top plate? and where can I get them? Im going to do the install myself and a friend, Im hoping it goes well, i read through the forums and it seems basic enough, local shop will be compressing my springs!

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:37 am

oktane17 wrote:

OK Awesome! Last question; What is a top plate? and where can I get them? Im going to do the install myself and a friend, Im hoping it goes well, i read through the forums and it seems basic enough, local shop will be compressing my springs!

1/4 inch top plate gives you 1/2 inch lift
jeepinbyal has them, same for KJ and KK

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