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Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:54 am
by Brett
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
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:31 am
by 97JEEPTJ
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:57 pm
by Brett
definitely installing ome/trackbars this weekend. will take measurements for bumpstops if they don't arrive.
Brett
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:03 pm
by 97JEEPTJ
You getting new tires also?
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:09 pm
by Ctrow
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?
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:11 pm
by 97JEEPTJ
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:43 pm
by Ctrow
how much lift......
p.s. Jake- pay attention in CAD class
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:11 pm
by 97JEEPTJ
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
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:07 pm
by Brett
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
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 11:24 am
by Brett
finished the front last night, getting ready to start on the rear. Adjusting the track bar length was a pita.
Brett
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:17 pm
by Brett
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
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:24 pm
by Brett
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
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 11:44 pm
by 97JEEPTJ
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
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:18 am
by BadnewsCJ
I'd love to see some 35-37's with fender and tub trimming.....jeep be blingin'
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:01 am
by Brett
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