Lift Regrets?
01-22-2009, 07:47 PM
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01-23-2009, 11:15 AM
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I have had many problems with the FT 3" Ultimate kit, but there are some definite upsides. The adjustable arms with the heim joints are quite stout, and allow lots of flex. The nitro shocks seem very good as well. If I had it to do over again, I would still go for just these components, since they seem excellent, but I have had issues with most everything else and would probably complete the kit with bits sourced elsewhere.
I would highly recommend the Old Man Emu springs in whatever weight is appropriate to your rig and load -- I replaced my FT with OME HD springs, and I love them.
As a side note, I am not impressed with FT's customer service, as they failed to properly chase the threads on one of my control arms, and charged me to have it shipped there and back to fix the problem.
Good luck
I would highly recommend the Old Man Emu springs in whatever weight is appropriate to your rig and load -- I replaced my FT with OME HD springs, and I love them.
As a side note, I am not impressed with FT's customer service, as they failed to properly chase the threads on one of my control arms, and charged me to have it shipped there and back to fix the problem.
Good luck
01-23-2009, 11:18 AM
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01-23-2009, 11:50 AM
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01-23-2009, 08:21 PM
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I have had many problems with the FT 3" Ultimate kit, but there are some definite upsides. The adjustable arms with the heim joints are quite stout, and allow lots of flex. The nitro shocks seem very good as well. If I had it to do over again, I would still go for just these components, since they seem excellent, but I have had issues with most everything else and would probably complete the kit with bits sourced elsewhere.
I would highly recommend the Old Man Emu springs in whatever weight is appropriate to your rig and load -- I replaced my FT with OME HD springs, and I love them.
As a side note, I am not impressed with FT's customer service, as they failed to properly chase the threads on one of my control arms, and charged me to have it shipped there and back to fix the problem.
Good luck
I would highly recommend the Old Man Emu springs in whatever weight is appropriate to your rig and load -- I replaced my FT with OME HD springs, and I love them.
As a side note, I am not impressed with FT's customer service, as they failed to properly chase the threads on one of my control arms, and charged me to have it shipped there and back to fix the problem.
Good luck
I thought about doing this. Which has a better ride, the OME HD springs or the FT springs? I bought the OME LT shocks for it. How much lift did you get from the OME springs? thanks.
03-14-2009, 04:24 AM
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Ok maybe someone can help here. I have springs that are to soft. Major body role. I have looked at and driven another identical Jeep lifted with the same lift that has no problem. They tell me that they are the same springs yet i can push on the top of my Jeep and move it with ease. I'm all over the road due to this issue. I need new springs. Where should I get them?
03-14-2009, 08:08 AM
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i wish i would have gotten a long arm lift from the get go. i didnt wanna start cutting brackets off of a 2 week old jeep. now that its 5 or 6 months old......ill cut em off. hopefully in a few months ill get a long arm lift.
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