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WK lifts- OME vs. 2.25 RR

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#1 ·
Looking to stay under $450 for a kit. Not sure which is the better buy? Anyone have any input???
 
#3 ·
Yeah there about equal pricing, but the OME is 1.5in vs. the 2.25.Just want to able to get alittle tire in the well, but 1.5 doesnt sound to promising. This is for my everydayer so im just worried about premature front end wearage.
 
#4 ·
am i missing something? im pretty sure the ome lift is more like $700 and people have claimed to get 3+ inches of lift out of it...
 
#5 ·
http://www.rocky-road.com/wkome.html

This where I saw the OME for $400. Its al the way at the bottom under budget lift. It says its a 1.5inch lift which seems like a waste, but when i called them they said this eliminates all the complications with front end components after high miles. I just want to fit some tire underneath.
 
#6 ·
no its advertised as a 2" lift but almost everyone that has it says they get more like 3" of lift. and you have to buy all the components springs struts & shocks (you need 2 of each, they are priced individually) which adds up to $760...all of that being said, other than the 4" lifts, OME is the best lift to go with by a long shot.
 
#7 ·
Yeah $760 is alittle more then i wanted to spend on the lift. But on another note BlackedOutWk i really like what you did with your rig you see any rubbing issues with your lift or any premature wearage. Just asking because im really digging what you did with yours maybe i may do something similiar.
 
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my wheels are moabs, you can run those with .25" spacers (just to clear the calipers) and will only get very light rubbing on the frame at full lock if any at all. however i switched to 1.25" spacers and had to do the pinch weld mod, which was pretty easy and worth doing in my opinion. haven't noticed any wearing, people with these buck boost lifts do claim that your struts and shocks will go premature, but mine are fine so far (its been over a year for me). its more hit or miss i guess. but if you are one of the unlucky ones who has their shocks/struts go, you'll be kicking yourself for not going OME...'cause you will end up spending just as much or more replacing them.
 
#10 ·
I went the RRO about a year ago and I'm still rolling fine. I don't do any hardcore offroading either just mainly beach cruising but I have been on a couple light trails. I also upgraded to bilsteins all around so idk if those people who were unlucky kept the stock suspension or not.
 
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Post some Pics, I want to see some more
 
#13 ·
Was wondering the same thing but I heard it only gives you about 2 inches of lift.
 
#16 ·
There's a guy near to me that's selling his "OME 2" kit".

I'm assuming these springs lift the full 2" or are these ones that some guys are saying only get 1.5"?

Also, are the springs suitable for factory spring perches or do they require the OME shocks to fit properly? I currently run Bilsteins from Kolak.............. I'm wanting to buy just his springs if I can?
 
#17 ·
OME is known for smaller lifts, from what was advertised; that i saw, there all 1.5in
 
#19 ·
marlin, you will need longer shocks/struts for sure.
 
#24 ·
no, they are still stock length, the ome springs are 2 inches longer than stock. you could try it, but even if it works i don't see it lasting long at all.
 
#23 ·
i am going to make an attempt at narrowing things down for everyone...

RRO, X-Factor, Daystar...all of those spacer lifts are going to give you the same results. they will do the job for most people but essentially they are for looks and nothing more. yes bilsteins will make it a much better ride but they do that whether you are lifted or not, plus that's a lot of cash to spend on shocks that are still stock length.

OME gives you more lift than any of the spacer lifts even if it is advertised as a 1.5" kit. The springs are longer and the shocks/struts are longer giving you much more up and down travel while keeping a nice smooth ride.

the 4 inch lifts are clearly a whole new ball game and im sure i don't need to explain anything about them. they are sweet, they look good, they are expensive. and most of us don't need them because we don't wheel our jeeps like the guys that do have them.
 
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I have the RR 2.25 lift and so far so good. I do hit trails and it handles good. I was looking for more ground clearance without breaking the bank. The RR is good for the money. My cousin (OBXjeep) has the same lift with Blisteins and his is alot smoother than mine without the Blisteins. I am upgrading to them come tax time. And I have put roughly 10k on the kit? I do alot of 3.5 hour trips prob once or twice a month.
 
#33 ·
Hmm well thats most likely what im going to do just gotta figure what im doing about the shocks, just goot figure out the pricing on the bilstiens.
 
#34 ·
ya. they Blisteins are the way to go. i want them but my money tree in the backyard is not letting it happen right now haha
 
#35 ·
The Bilstein rear shocks are 1" longer than stock. The struts are the same and therefore shouldn't be used with any kit that utilizes longer springs or spacers that fit between the upper strut mount and spring.

If the spacer is on top of the strut assembly, then you're fine. Also, there are 2 OME kits available-the "medium duty" and the "heavy duty". The MD is generally considered a 2" lift and the HD is 3", due to the stiffer springs.

I went with the 2" Rough Country and don't regret it at all.
 
#36 ·
I have seen that page before. That statement about lift height is FALSE. Even fully loaded (winch) height on my WK is 3". Just look the space between the rubber and fender. That will give you an idea. And yes lift price is about 760$ (shocks&springs). shocks are 2" longer then stock.
 
#37 ·
I think we're missing the big picture here............................
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MARLIN IS LOOKING AT A LIFT?!?!?!?!?!?
 
#38 ·
hahaha, bound to cross over at some point especially all that beach driving he does :D
 
#39 ·
some people are fine with spending 500-600 on a cheap spacer lift and bilstiens (that void warranty due to the lift by the way) but personally it makes more sense to spend the extra couple hundred on the ome and still have the shocks/struts warranteed not to mention a much higher caliber lift. i like my daystar lift and its all fine and dandy as long as my stock shocks/struts are okay, but if i could do it over (or once i need to replace my shocks/struts) i would go with old man emu.
 
#42 ·
there is only 1 ome lift for our vehicles.
 
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