OME HD Install

[Matt]

With my RC kit + JBA Spacers:
Front left = 36-1/8
Front Right = 36-3/16
~21.5 From hub to fender

With my OME HD kit + JBA Spacers:
Front left = 36-1/2
Front Right = 36-7/8
~22" From hub to fender

Overall, i've gained 1/2" over my previous setup. Hopefully they don't settle too much, but right now it's EXACTLY where i wanted it

Angles:

[Matt]

This is what we've been waiting for!!!

Stock struts with RC kit have 1.75" LONGER extended length than OME struts. (This is about 3.5" more down travel than OME struts... but the UCA will hit the strut first at about 2" over stock.)

OME struts are about 3/8" LONGER (closer to 5/16) extended length than stock struts. (This is about .75" (max) more down travel than stock)





Also, as the one picture shows but it may not be obvious, the lower spring seat is also in the stock position....

I see absolutely no reason why someone couldn't use stock springs with OME struts as a strut-only upgrade if they want to retain stock height. This should FINALLY put all that to rest.

[hoaxci5]

But how to do you feel about OME springs with OEM struts?

[Matt]

i haven't driven it much..... for the driving i have done, they feel good. Not as stiff as i expected.

Honestly, i was expecting to feel more of a drastic difference. I'll see when i hit some of the old railroad tracks on my way to work.

[Sal-XK]

Some pretty useful tips bro thanks for sharing man..

[Matt]

Quick update... its been 2 weeks and the fronts haven't settled at all. Measured the same tonight as they did when i put them in.

Here's a link to the thread where I put the rear springs in:
http://www.theultimatejeep.com/showt...storming-ideas...

[AJeepZJ]

Yeah.... there was no way in hell i'd try doing it with these!

Those are what I used for my WK, and Sal and I used for my ZJ.... Requires a little man power, but none-the-less, just as effective.

[Matt]

The ones I have are for a smaller diameter coil wire... you can see in the pic how they don't seat well. If I had a set that was designed for the OME HD spring wire diameter I'd consider it..... but for the force required to compress those HD springs and the likelihood of those popping off, no way.

[06blkhemi]

Try driving it without the sway bars connected either one or both? I wouldn't mind getting rid of the rear one!

[Matt]

Na, I have no desire to remove the sway bars for on-street driving. I like the current ride and don't desire any more body roll, so there's no benefit for me.