I am contemplating buying an old man emu hd +40 lift for my 2007 jk Sahara unlimited. I need to buy it increments - ie install springs and shocks then adding control arms etc later.

Anyone anticipate major problems with this? Any advice would be appreciated

 

I don't know personally since I don't run this lift, but I've heard of rigs netting over 3" on this setup, therefore in the meantime after installation and in between time when you can install your adjustable trackbars and control arms you will probably be fighting it on the street (wandering). IMO FWIW I would buy what you can afford, keep it somewhere safe, until you can afford the rest and install it all the same time...that's just my 2 pennies worth. Happy Jeepin'!

 

I did exactly that and had no problems. I would do the lift, then adj front and rear track bars, then the arms last. You will likely net more than 3-3.5" lift with the HD coils.

 

A quote from northridge
If you can deal with the low caster, no problem adding arms later. Axle centering, as long as you don't have issues, add later. Short links, don't flex or put it on a lift. Short brake lines, same thing. Or at least disconnect the lines from the frame. Driveshafts, check clearances and watch the joints for grease spitting out.

Drive it and decide what you feel needs to be addressed.

 

I've installed 4 of the Northridge OME LT HD lifts in the past year. I highly recommend saving your money and purchase everything at once. Do it right the first time. If nothing else get your track bars or at least a front one and a rear track bar bracket to start. You may experience bump steer or wobble untill you get at least lower front control arms. Plus it will probably save you money by buying it as a kit. As far as the +40 springs you may also want to look at the EVO plush ride springs. From what I've heard they will yield about the same amount of lift but provide a better ride.