Install time for OME 2.5" Lift
01-22-2009, 12:44 PM
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Install went perfect, except my screw up. Started at 7:30 and done @ 8:35. I had the front end done in 30 minutes by myself. Co-worker showed up @ 8 and helped me with the rear. Kit was super easy to install. To tips or tricks, follow WOL's write up (I didn't take the rear tires off gained about 5 minutes there). So my screw up... I bought this kit used from another member on here. I didn't see the front spacers in the bottom of the box until I took finished the front end all up. So, I'll have to tear it down again at some point. The rake isn't bad, but I'll want to fix. I'll post pics.
Stock my rubi was LOW with the 32's, I thought. I'm a fan of tire clearance, so I'll probably stick with the 32's until I need tires and then go with 33's. I don't see 35's fitting my Jeep with this lift, without some serious trimming and rubbing.
Thanks for the help. Any questions are welcomed. Also, I spent a good 45 minutes last night organizing tools and making sure I had everything. This is why I got the labor portion done in 1:15.
Matt
Stock my rubi was LOW with the 32's, I thought. I'm a fan of tire clearance, so I'll probably stick with the 32's until I need tires and then go with 33's. I don't see 35's fitting my Jeep with this lift, without some serious trimming and rubbing.
Thanks for the help. Any questions are welcomed. Also, I spent a good 45 minutes last night organizing tools and making sure I had everything. This is why I got the labor portion done in 1:15.
Matt
I've waited longer that that for the dealer to change my oil (first 5 free, now I do my own oil)
01-22-2009, 12:44 PM
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ome lift 616 and 617 springs with nitrocharger shocks. We rotated my co-worker's tires today and he has 35's, so I sat one next to it. They'd fit but would rub like crazy offroad. I'm about to drive home, so I'll report back how I like it tonight.
01-22-2009, 02:12 PM
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Ride home was great! Ride quality, I feel, is equal to stock Rubicon, which I think is really good. Handles country roads and curvey roads very well. Happy with this kit for a daily driver/part time wheeler. Looking more at, definitely needs 33's, but can wait.
01-22-2009, 02:41 PM
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