I wanna go 2-2.5" higher, but have concerns....can anyone put my mind at ease?
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I wanna go 2-2.5" higher, but have concerns....can anyone put my mind at ease?
So I got my tax return in and I am slowly piece-mealing my rig into what I want. Last year, I purchased the Old Man Emu shocks and the Teraflex Leveling Kit, with the full intention of getting the OME springs when I got my return. So I'm looking at getting the heavy duty 2"-2.5" coil springs for the rear and front and got to thinking about the issues that I had with my TJ when I replaced the springs. I was wondering if any of you could tell me whether or not I may have any other issues that arise after I install the springs...? For instance, would this modest lift height cause me to experience any wobbles in the DS? Will I need an SYE or a CV, or (hopefully) neither? Will I need to replace my trackbars with adjustable ones, or get a relocation bracket? Will I need a MML or t-case drop? Will I need to take out the Leveling Kit or should I just keep the spacers where they are?
I'm pretty deadset on the OME springs because of the ride quality as I had them on my TJ. If you have any other suggestions that can match the OME ride quailty (and are cheaper), I'm all ears. My main questions, however, are will I run into any problems, such as the above mentioned. If you can think of anything that I didn't mention, I'd love to know what you're thinkin'.
Thanks!
I'm pretty deadset on the OME springs because of the ride quality as I had them on my TJ. If you have any other suggestions that can match the OME ride quailty (and are cheaper), I'm all ears. My main questions, however, are will I run into any problems, such as the above mentioned. If you can think of anything that I didn't mention, I'd love to know what you're thinkin'.
Thanks!
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You want the light load springs if u want to keep it at 2" or so. The Heavy springs net most guys a 3"+ lift.
I have the OME 2" with the light springs. I only added LCAs for a better caster setting. I've been fine without trackbars, a DS, etc. some guys here did replace trackbars.
The spacer lift may bump the height to the point of worrying about brake lines thou.
I have the OME 2" with the light springs. I only added LCAs for a better caster setting. I've been fine without trackbars, a DS, etc. some guys here did replace trackbars.
The spacer lift may bump the height to the point of worrying about brake lines thou.
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for a 2 door, 2.5 and under your good as far as drive lines go, 3.5'' for a four door. No sye or cv. but if you go past 2.5 on a 2 door, get a new driveshaft for the front.