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Finally installing my OME

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#1 · (Edited)
The time will be near that the pile of parts on the floor will soon be on my Jeep. Heading to my buddy's shop in the morning to install everything. I'll post pics tomorrow!

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#2 ·
Awesome :thumbsup: Good luck! You'll love the results!
 
#3 ·
Nice!
 
#4 ·
Pics!

Stock



OME!



More to come after the break :thumbsup:
 
#5 ·
Looks good! Now time to do some wheeling!
 
#7 ·
Thanks, Buddy!
 
#6 · (Edited)
Stock Fronts - Lower control arm strut bolt was seized in the bushing - we ended up pulling off the entire spindle, and pulling the strut from the fork. I replaced the lower ball joints anyway so the spindle was coming off regardless.



Spindle Removed - Spacer and all



It's all gone!



OME Strut vs. OE Struts



I replaced all strut components so I didn't have to disassemble the stockers - also handy if I decide to sell it and want to put it back to the way it was.

Front Strut Installed



JBA Strut Spacers



JBA Upper Control Arms



It's starting to come together



The rear was extremely easy - pull the shocks, pull the sway bar links, lower the rear diff, we also unbolted the drivers rear upper control arm (it was hitting the fuel tank skid and binding the spring.

Passenger Side



Driver Side



Stock Spring Comparison



Stock Shock Comparison



Passenger Rear - Installed new rear sway bar links too.



Driver Rear



TADA!!!!







Also, just for comparison, here's the Jeep at stock ride height w/ 245/65R17 Pirelli Scorpions - New tire is 255/75R17 Destination AT



All in all, with tires and OME, I netted almost six inches from the bottom of my rock rails (Measured at front wheel).

My stock measurements were as follows:
Top measurement was bottom of rock rail to ground
Second measurement was center of hub to bottom of fender
(I'll add the OME measurements tomorrow, it's dark outside)

LF RF
12.75 13.00
18.00 18.50

LR RR
14.25 14.25
19.50 19.50

Also installed my SRT8 Front Sway Bar - No Pics, it was an easy R&R.

I also trimmed the back of my hitch and I don't think there is any way I'm getting my spare up there. Tosh, I may reach out and see how you have yours setup. Right now its just sitting in the cargo area.

Ride with the OME MD is awesome, much tighter than stock, but not rougher - just less float. I think my front springs, shocks were toast - it was nose down pretty bad with the 4xGuard, Front Hitch, Hemi, Rock Rails, etc.
 
#8 ·
Stock Fronts - Lower control arm strut bolt was seized in the bushing - we ended up pulling off the entire spindle, and pulling the strut from the fork. I replaced the lower ball joints anyway so the spindle was coming off regardless.



Spindle Removed - Spacer and all



It's all gone!



OME Strut vs. OE Struts

I replaced all strut components so I didn't have to disassemble the stockers - also handy if I decide to sell it and want to put it back to the way it was.

Front Strut Installed



JBA Strut Spacers



JBA Upper Control Arms



It's starting to come together



The rear was extremely easy - pull the shocks, pull the sway bar links, lower the rear diff, we also unbolted the drivers rear upper control arm (it was hitting the fuel tank skid and binding the spring.

Passenger Side



Driver Side



Stock Spring Comparison



Stock Shock Comparison



Passenger Rear - Installed new rear sway bar links too.



Driver Rear



TADA!!!!







Also, just for comparison, here's the Jeep at stock ride height w/ 245/65R17 Pirelli Scorpions - New tire is 255/75R17 Destination AT



All in all, with tires and OME, I netted almost six inches from the bottom of my rock rails (Measured at front wheel).

My stock measurements were as follows:
Top measurement was bottom of rock rail to ground
Second measurement was center of hub to bottom of fender
(I'll add the OME measurements tomorrow, it's dark outside)

LF RF
12.75 13.00
18.00 18.50

LR RR
14.25 14.25
19.50 19.50

Also installed my SRT8 Front Sway Bar - No Pics, it was an easy R&R.

I also trimmed the back of my hitch and I don't think there is any way I'm getting my spare up there. Tosh, I may reach out and see how you have yours setup. Right now its just sitting in the cargo area.

Ride with the OME MD is awesome, much tighter than stock, but not rougher - just less float. I think my front springs, shocks were toast - it was nose down pretty bad with the 4xGuard, Front Hitch, Hemi, Rock Rails, etc.
Send me a PM and I can shoot you my number. I've got a 265/70/17 under the gf's XK and got a 285 to fit under mine but it was pretty much right on the trac bar. Jeep looks great btw bud! You should come up north to Gilbert with us for our winter run. It's a blast!
 
#13 ·
Your WK is lookin big and bad. :headbang: Nice pics of the install! You definately gotta take it off the pavement now. Don't forget to throw some pics on the "Official Lifted WK" sticky.

Thanks guys, I'll need to put some pics up on the Lifted Sticky too :thumbsup:
 
#12 ·
Your WK is lookin big and bad. :headbang: Nice pics of the install! You definately gotta take it off the pavement now. Don't forget to throw some pics on the "Official Lifted WK" sticky.
 
#17 ·
Thanks!

Looks great! I also had issues with the front end when installing my lift, ending up replacing a ball joint and tie rod end, it was a mess haha, did you notch the fuel tank skid? I did to make sure I had room back there!
I figured I might as well replace the lower ball joints while I had it apart - didn't make sense not to do it, they were only $30-$35 per side. I didn't notch the skid, I thought about it, but may go back later.

cant wait to get a OME kit... looks nice bro. JBA uca's?
Yes, indeed! JBA UCA's have a lot of camber built in (couldn't imagine the ball joint angle on the stock UCA's with the OME), plus the servicable ball joint was a great addition.
 
#15 ·
Looks great! I also had issues with the front end when installing my lift, ending up replacing a ball joint and tie rod end, it was a mess haha, did you notch the fuel tank skid? I did to make sure I had room back there!
 
#20 ·
When did the knock occur? These steering rack are pretty worthless. Same ones they put in the Nitro and Caliber. I've changed mine out twice now for rack rod failure causing a knock when turning sitting still from right to left. As well as a clunk when accelerating.
 
#24 ·
I had a clunk when pulling into a drive way or parking spot, most often it would occur at full lock. It was intermittent and hard to isolate, so I just threw parts at it :)


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#21 ·
Tosh you also beat the snot outta your jeep ;) lol

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#23 ·
Bah I've only wheeled it once!
 
#26 ·
Thanks!

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#28 ·
Thanks! No, I didn't have any other issues with rubbing. I did do the pinch weld mod too

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#30 ·
That is a beastly looking Jeep. NICE WORK!

Just replaced the suspension on my WK with bilsteins all the way around. It did not occur to me at the time to replace the springs, i have now realized my mistake. Can I ask where you picked up your spring set; I'm not having too much luck online.

Thanks
 
#33 ·
#31 ·
Try contacting Kolak at kolak@aol.com for the OME or stick replacement springs. He will get you the vest prices.
 
#44 ·
Try contacting Kolak at kolak@aol.com for the OME or stick replacement springs. He will get you the vest prices.
can you run the OME springs with stock or Bilstein shocks and struts? or are they not long enough? any disadvantages to doing so? will you get the same lift out of OME springs and stock shocks and struts as opposed to the entire OME setup?
 
#32 ·
I picked mine up from JeepinbyAl and they were about $800 shipped. Kolak is a good resource too.

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#34 ·
Kevin,
I am contemplating your same set up. I have a hemi, going to get the 4x guard skid plates and brush guard also. Did the MD OME level the rake. Are you satisfied with the OME MD after 3 months? I am just trying to decide if I need the HD or MD or HD in front and MD in the rear.
Thanks
 
#35 ·
I'm still happy with the MD right now. I did install the jba strut spacers up front and I sit level right now. I am thinking of stacking a couple rubber isolators on the rear springs to bring back some of the rake. Although, I've seen tosh's Jeep and am a bit jealous of the Superlift, but the OME is perfect for what I use it for. I thought about the hd springs, but it rides so nicely right now. I'll need to see how it sits after I add the 4xguard front skid.

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#36 ·
It won't sit to much different after the armor. Not with the HD springs.
 
#37 ·
i just ordered my OME HD lift from Kolak also, says its gonna be about 2 weeks to arrive.. super stoked and cannot wait to finally get it! Greatest deal out there i could find and super easy to go through.
 
#38 ·
I payed $700 shipped.
 
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