I am looking at replacing my factory rubicon springs on my 2010 JKUR. I have stock bumpers, no winch, and have added some skid plates. I would like to account for an increase in weight and towing. Can anybody suggest part numbers for OME springs and shocks to keep the Jeep at or near stock height. Not interested in their 2" lift as my research has found it nets more than 2" and often closer to 3". I don't want to be replacing a ton of components. Just the springs and shocks if possible. I have been thinking heavy duty rear springs with med duty up front. I don't want to create any suspension issues though or increase the factory rake. Any suggestions on shocks that would pair well with what I would assume also be an increase in height would be appreciated too. Thanks in advance.
OME Spring/ shock Suggestions
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m(a)ce
Adventurer
I don't think you're going to find an OME that meets your needs of no real increased lift & no additional components.
OME makes a JK kit but with a couple coil options based on weight. As you noted you're going to get more then advertised lift.
The 616/617 coils are the light duty for the 4door but you'll still probably need some other stuff to complete it (new front sway bar links, move oem fronts to rear at a minimum). The standard travel N196/198 are the shocks to check out if you go this direction (they limit travel & should help avoid tearing you driveshaft boot). I've run a few of their coil setups on my unlimited & this is their basic kit. David @ Northridge 4x4 has always been a straight shooter with me & would be worth chatting up IMHO. I believe he told me the 616/617 can run up to a 33" and the 618/619 a 35".
Have you considered one of the leveling kits? Or the AEV spacer kit to keep it minimal?
Based on my experience I'd try and buy a compete kit designed to work together. IWhen I do it again I'll get the AEV 2.5 suspension kit.
OME makes a JK kit but with a couple coil options based on weight. As you noted you're going to get more then advertised lift.
The 616/617 coils are the light duty for the 4door but you'll still probably need some other stuff to complete it (new front sway bar links, move oem fronts to rear at a minimum). The standard travel N196/198 are the shocks to check out if you go this direction (they limit travel & should help avoid tearing you driveshaft boot). I've run a few of their coil setups on my unlimited & this is their basic kit. David @ Northridge 4x4 has always been a straight shooter with me & would be worth chatting up IMHO. I believe he told me the 616/617 can run up to a 33" and the 618/619 a 35".
Have you considered one of the leveling kits? Or the AEV spacer kit to keep it minimal?
Based on my experience I'd try and buy a compete kit designed to work together. IWhen I do it again I'll get the AEV 2.5 suspension kit.
Thanks for the feedback....
I am greatly considering the AEV 2.5" lift.....
I am a bit worried about my factory Front drive shaft.....esp at full flex
I was hoping that OME replacment springs and shocks would work for factory lengths. I know they would net me a small amount of lift and I am okay with that....
the 616/617 and 618/619 you mentioned am I right in saying those are the spring #'s from their 2" lift?
If so then those springs would have a minimum of a 2" lift built into them.
I am considering and want to know more about OME springs that are factory length but rated for a higher weight capacity like med or heavy duty.
I hope I am not making this more confusing.....
I Hope that this is something that they produce/ offer. If not OME then who?
Thanks
I am greatly considering the AEV 2.5" lift.....
I am a bit worried about my factory Front drive shaft.....esp at full flex
I was hoping that OME replacment springs and shocks would work for factory lengths. I know they would net me a small amount of lift and I am okay with that....
the 616/617 and 618/619 you mentioned am I right in saying those are the spring #'s from their 2" lift?
If so then those springs would have a minimum of a 2" lift built into them.
I am considering and want to know more about OME springs that are factory length but rated for a higher weight capacity like med or heavy duty.
I hope I am not making this more confusing.....
I Hope that this is something that they produce/ offer. If not OME then who?
Thanks
I was in the same boat as you are, and I decided on the Tereflex performance leveling kit, that replaces the springs, and levels out your ride (2" in the front, 1" in the rear). That way, if I want to go just a bit bigger later on when it is not so much of a daily driver, I can add spacers accordingly. After I added the spring lift, I put the OME springs on to give it a nice ride.
Here is a pic of my stock ride with the Tereflex performance lift (springs- as they also have a spacer kit).
joe
Here is a pic of my stock ride with the Tereflex performance lift (springs- as they also have a spacer kit).
joe
Bennyhana
Adventurer
I also have the Teraflex performance leveling kit and added a set of their v9550 shocks as well. The ride is a little stiffer than stock but it no longer sags in the rear with all my gear back there.
Also forgot to add that even though they say you don't need to, I instaledl a Teraflex upper rear tracbar lowering bracket. I was experiencing a slight "figgity" feeling and noticed that even with just the 1.5" higher springs, my axle was about 1" off center. The bracket fixed the problem. http://www.teraflex.biz/jk-wrangler-rear-trackbar-bracket-for-2-3-inch-lift.html
Also forgot to add that even though they say you don't need to, I instaledl a Teraflex upper rear tracbar lowering bracket. I was experiencing a slight "figgity" feeling and noticed that even with just the 1.5" higher springs, my axle was about 1" off center. The bracket fixed the problem. http://www.teraflex.biz/jk-wrangler-rear-trackbar-bracket-for-2-3-inch-lift.html
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Revyjku08
New member
I have the OME HD coil spring lift and it netted me 3" with bumpers & winch on my JKU and it still has not sagged after 2.5years. Adding weight to the back like extra gear or hauling a utility trail it does not drop the rear much.
With the HD coils & Shocks I did have to replace LCA's to get my caster back, I added longer rear swaybar links, extended my brakelines, added 2" bumpstops & skipped on the track bar brackets and went straight to an adj track bars for the F/R to center the axles. I did not have to change my driveshaft out as I do have a 6spd.
If you are planning on 35" tires mininum lift would be 2-2.5" with Flat fenders if you are disco'ed and flexing hard! With your application and wanting OME lifts, I would probably look at the MD coils thinking 2-2.5" of lift. If you went with HD coils and are keeping the stock bumpers you will net about 3.5" to 4" of lift. Other great lifts I would seriously look at are the 2.5" Rock Krawler or TeraFlex lifts.
Shot of my OME HD on 33's with stock fenders
OME HD on 35's with Bushwacker flats
With the HD coils & Shocks I did have to replace LCA's to get my caster back, I added longer rear swaybar links, extended my brakelines, added 2" bumpstops & skipped on the track bar brackets and went straight to an adj track bars for the F/R to center the axles. I did not have to change my driveshaft out as I do have a 6spd.
If you are planning on 35" tires mininum lift would be 2-2.5" with Flat fenders if you are disco'ed and flexing hard! With your application and wanting OME lifts, I would probably look at the MD coils thinking 2-2.5" of lift. If you went with HD coils and are keeping the stock bumpers you will net about 3.5" to 4" of lift. Other great lifts I would seriously look at are the 2.5" Rock Krawler or TeraFlex lifts.
Shot of my OME HD on 33's with stock fenders
OME HD on 35's with Bushwacker flats
m(a)ce
Adventurer
From what I remember from AEV forum you'll be fine with front drive shaft & 2.5". It's a complete kit & rides great according to my buddies (both 2dr & 4drs).
The 616/7 & 618/9 refer to weight loads of the jeep (additional bumpers, gear, etc) and in theory should yield the same lift amount/handling response if you actually have that weight on your rig. What most people seem to do is decide tire size (33 vs 35") and choose appropriate kit. As far as I know OME doesnt offer a factory length that has greater weight capacity - all of them will give you lift. The range depends on how heavy your jk is but is anywhere from 2.5" and up.
I don't think anyone else at this point makes coils that yield no lift but has greater capacity- sorry.
Possible Solution
I am digging up this old post to avoid a repost but I think I found a solution. Synergy springs sells a 1" coil spring. After speaking with the guys at synergy the felt that with out the added weight of bumpers and tire carriers I would see probably about 1.5" lift. I could pair these up with some OME or Fox shocks.
How many of you think that rear track bar bracket would be needed even with such a small amount of lift? These coils are progressively wound and have a stiffer spring rate. I think this may be my answer but want to know how many of you feel that the trac bar would become a problem.
Thanks,
I am digging up this old post to avoid a repost but I think I found a solution. Synergy springs sells a 1" coil spring. After speaking with the guys at synergy the felt that with out the added weight of bumpers and tire carriers I would see probably about 1.5" lift. I could pair these up with some OME or Fox shocks.
How many of you think that rear track bar bracket would be needed even with such a small amount of lift? These coils are progressively wound and have a stiffer spring rate. I think this may be my answer but want to know how many of you feel that the trac bar would become a problem.
Thanks,
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
You would be fine, the axle would only be off-centered by about 1/3-1/2 inch, and unless you are already scrubbing your tires in the fender wells you will never notice it.
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
His links will be fine, as well as the shocks if he decides to wait on upgrading them.
Shocks too?
Huh I was planning on replacing the shocks. You think the stock Rubi shocks will be fine even if this lift nets me 1.5"? How about the Sway Bar links? still ok at 1.5"? Anybody think that there will be any problems with sway bar disconnected if I don't replace shocks or sway bar links? Could I get new rear links and use the old rear links up front? Just a thought!
Thanks for the input guys! Any other thoughts or opinions on this?
Huh I was planning on replacing the shocks. You think the stock Rubi shocks will be fine even if this lift nets me 1.5"? How about the Sway Bar links? still ok at 1.5"? Anybody think that there will be any problems with sway bar disconnected if I don't replace shocks or sway bar links? Could I get new rear links and use the old rear links up front? Just a thought!
Thanks for the input guys! Any other thoughts or opinions on this?
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Factory shocks will be fine. I run OME 2616/2617 on my 2012 JKUR with N196/198 shocks. Factory bumpers and not a lot of weight. Worked out to about 2.25" of lift. For reference the shocks are almost the same length as factory. I picked up a couple OEM rear factory sway links from an online vendor and put them on the front. I would put the new springs on and see where your sway links end up. Chances are they will still be in spec and if not that is an easy upgrade any time.
395North
Adventure Beckons
I just installed the AEV 2.5" lift. This has worked great for me on road and off. The suspension has settled a bit since the photo so its pretty close to 2.5" and has bee great with minimal additional parts needed (no long brake lines etc). Unfortunately I was hoping it would handle weight better as I haul a lot of tools and a few of my crew around for work. It really does sag, and I dont think it would be that great for towing either. Maybe the teraflex would be better. Just my 2 cents