Installing...

Post by **Brett** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:54 am

Hey:

I am installing an OME suspension, f/r track bar. I may also intall bumpstops cam bolts, and oil pan skid this weekend if it comes in in time. Any help would be appreceiated. I will buy beer/pizza or whatever. I am in pearisburg.

Brett

97JEEPTJ · Post by **97JEEPTJ** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:31 am

That's awesome. I've got OME coils in my Jeep. Once you've taken apart the TJ's suspension, it's a breeze.

Post up when it comes in. I'd be willing to help you if I am still around.

Post by **Brett** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:57 pm

definitely installing ome/trackbars this weekend. will take measurements for bumpstops if they don't arrive.

Brett

97JEEPTJ · Post by **97JEEPTJ** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:03 pm

You getting new tires also?

Post by **Ctrow** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:09 pm

When are you planning on working on this stuff? I could probably lend a hand sunday. Are you lifting it any, or is this a straight replacement?

97JEEPTJ · Post by **97JEEPTJ** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:11 pm

Ctrow wrote:When are you planning on working on this stuff? I could probably lend a hand sunday. Are you lifting it any, or is this a straight replacement?

Lift kit.

Post by **Ctrow** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:43 pm

how much lift......

p.s. Jake- pay attention in CAD class

97JEEPTJ · Post by **97JEEPTJ** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:11 pm

Ctrow wrote:how much lift......

p.s. Jake- pay attention in CAD class

No! And about 2.5". I have OME springs on my Jeep

Post by **Brett** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:07 pm

no new tires yet. got lots of tread on the mtr's yet. Hope to be done by sunday so i can test it out, but who knows. call me 599-1980 if you can help.

Brett

Post by **Brett** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:24 am

finished the front last night, getting ready to start on the rear. Adjusting the track bar length was a pita.
Brett

Post by **Brett** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:17 pm

looks like OME HD kit netted almost 3" of lift. Springs will probably settle a bit i'm guessing. Finished the install of rear saturday afternoon. No vibration on rear driveshaft without tcase drop, but d shaft angle is quite steep compared to stock. Planning on t woods cv driveshaft and adjustable upper rear control arms to correct the pinion angle. Cam bolts just don't seem like a good idea. will be returning those. getting ready to adjust the rear track bar as axle is off a small bit after some miles, front is still good though. Purchased an oil pan skid that mounts to the tranny and engine. seems i dunno. Any body have experience with the teraflex oil pan skid or similar?

Brett

Post by **Brett** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:24 pm

upon further review, i think i'll just get some extra u joints and straps and see how it does. After springs settled, it looks like i have around 2.25' of lift with the OME springs. The dshaft angle doesn't look that bad. so we'll see how she goes. may have the money for those tires after all.

Brett

97JEEPTJ · Post by **97JEEPTJ** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:44 pm

I think you'll be fine with the stock shaft, especially since you don't have the slip yoke on the transfer case.

If you buy tires, I don't know what tire size you were thinking, but if you want a bit more room for some more tire, a 1" BL would work great for 33's. Though you could also just run 33's with what you now have, properly bump stopped.

Post some pics

Post by **BadnewsCJ** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:18 am

I'd love to see some 35-37's with fender and tub trimming.....jeep be blingin'

Post by **Brett** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:01 am

I was thinking some 285s for tires. I'll probably wait on those until the mtrs wear out. I'll definitely take some measurements for clearance. I'd rather not do a body lift, would prefer to do bump stop extensions if needed.

Nick, maybe once the jeep is paid off I'd go with some 35s and be willing to start cutting on the body, but not ready just yet. I definitely will not "lift" suspension any more. It is still my only form of transportation and I drive a lot for work.

Brett