[snowdude1026]

I have been on this forum for a while now, and have tried to learn all I can. However, I am still not the most experienced and no where close.

I own a 2008 4x4 Laredo 3.7L, etc etc. I am currently in Afghanistan and I want to order a COMPLETE lift kit to send home and have installed for when I return from my deployment.

I have been researching all over and ive decided on OME's HD 4 inch lift kit. As seen here: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f67/m...build-1263590/

I pretty much might order the same tires, or somewhere close, so it ends up looking as sweet as that one does.

But anyway, my issues I am running into:

1. I cannot find a 4 inch OME kit for my 2008 jeep. Every website I can order online from makes me put my vehicle info in and then no parts by OME show up. Then theres some where they show OME products for my type of Jeep, but do not show the 4 inch ones. My question is, why is this? And lets say i fabricate my vehicle info so a 4 inch lift kit DOES show, will it still be the one that would work on my Jeep?

2. My friend who is really into Wranglers and off roading has told me some things I would also need to do, buy, or fix once I buy a kit. He is telling me of something called a slip yolk eliminator that I would need to buy if I lift. Yet, I have never heard this on this forum or even in that build thread I posted above. He also mentioned something about steering stabilizer, and an adjustable track bar. What are these and how come I have never heard them before while browsing the building threads of this forum?

3. How do I get online websites to show me the parts I HAVE SEEN people on this forum build into their jeep? As said above, everytime I throw in my vehicle info (IE on 4wheelparts.com, shows LITTLE available lift kits for me jeep) I get nothing in return.

Thanks...

[colinzj]

Originally Posted by snowdude1026

1. Then theres some where they show OME products for my type of Jeep, but do not show the 4 inch ones. My question is, why is this? And lets say i fabricate my vehicle info so a 4 inch lift kit DOES show, will it still be the one that would work on my Jeep?

OME doesn't make a lift kit that they describe as 4 inches. They make "2 inch" lifts. In reality they tend to lift a little more than that (as you saw in that thread), especially if you're throwing the HD on a vehicle that doesn't need it.

2. My friend who is really into Wranglers and off roading has told me some things I would also need to do, buy, or fix once I buy a kit.

He's thinking of different vehicles. The WK is of a completely different design, and even with the Superlift (which is advertised as and will give you four inches) you don't need to add anything else. The WK doesn't even have a steering stabilizer because it's rack and pinion.

3. How do I get online websites to show me the parts I HAVE SEEN people on this forum build into their jeep? As said above, everytime I throw in my vehicle info (IE on 4wheelparts.com, shows LITTLE available lift kits for me jeep) I get nothing in return.

Tell them you have an '05-'07. I don't know why most sites don't show anything, but Old Man Emu specifies the same parts for all years. Same's true for most of the lift kits. The Superlift is split between 05-07 and 08-10 because of its glut of parts, but most other lift kits are identical across the whole production run.

[scootr29]

1) IM member Kolak...he will get you setup or visit JeepinByAl.com

2) No need for this on the WK..the WK has IFS so no steering stabilizer/adjustable track bar needed in the front. You can get an adjustable track bar for the rear...

3) Unfortunately the WK does not show up on a lot of the popular Jeep websites.

[Rob 99TJ]

Don't listen to your Wrangler buddy. These are completely different suspensions.

Your best bet is to slow down. Don't order anything until you fully understand how your suspension works and what you're actually buying to modify it.

[snowdude1026]

Originally Posted by colinzj

OME doesn't make a lift kit that they describe as 4 inches. They make "2 inch" lifts. In reality they tend to lift a little more than that (as you saw in that thread), especially if you're throwing the HD on a vehicle that doesn't need it.



He's thinking of different vehicles. The WK is of a completely different design, and even with the Superlift (which is advertised as and will give you four inches) you don't need to add anything else. The WK doesn't even have a steering stabilizer because it's rack and pinion.



Tell them you have an '05-'07. I don't know why most sites don't show anything, but Old Man Emu specifies the same parts for all years. Same's true for most of the lift kits. The Superlift is split between 05-07 and 08-10 because of its glut of parts, but most other lift kits are identical across the whole production run.

I was looking at 4wheelparts.com and I cant seem to find even the 2 inch OME kit. Do you recommend the superlift one more?

Also, are correct fitting tires, spacers (ideally I want them for aesthetics, even if not needed), and the complete lift kit all I need for a correct set up on my WK? Do I need to do (or rather the people installing it) anything to the gears or anything electronically? I heard somewhere my speedometer won't read right once the kit and new tires are on.

[snowdude1026]

I just did some research and for the 2 inch OME lift kit, all I need are these four parts: Front Springs OME991
Front Struts N188S
Rear Springs OME993
Rear Struts N190


Is this correct? Is this really all I need to make it act and look the same as all the ones in that picture thread?

[kllshadow]

Originally Posted by snowdude1026

I just did some research and for the 2 inch OME lift kit, all I need are these four parts: Front Springs OME991
Front Struts N188S
Rear Springs OME993
Rear Struts N190

Is this correct? Is this really all I need to make it act and look the same as all the ones in that picture thread?

Yea pm kolak he will give you the best price.

[modette]

Originally Posted by snowdude1026

I just did some research and for the 2 inch OME lift kit, all I need are these four parts: Front Springs OME991
Front Struts N188S
Rear Springs OME993
Rear Struts N190


Is this correct? Is this really all I need to make it act and look the same as all the ones in that picture thread?

I went through Kolak...He will order it as a KIT. Maybe ask him about the Medium duty and the Heavy Duty. He said with the HEMI I be happier with the Heavy duty, plus I plan to put on rock sliders (more weight) and aftermarket front bumper + winch which equals even more weight. So you might want the HD kit if you plan to do any of that.

There was a little back order on some OME parts (kit ships in various states) but he said yesterday my other parts are coming as they showed shipped. Watch my other thread I plan to make it as detailed as possible to help others.

[snowdude1026]

Originally Posted by modette

I went through Kolak...He will order it as a KIT. Maybe ask him about the Medium duty and the Heavy Duty. He said with the HEMI I be happier with the Heavy duty, plus I plan to put on rock sliders (more weight) and aftermarket front bumper + winch which equals even more weight. So you might want the HD kit if you plan to do any of that.

There was a little back order on some OME parts (kit ships in various states) but he said yesterday my other parts are coming as they showed shipped. Watch my other thread I plan to make it as detailed as possible to help others.

Im in talks with him now. My question though is why this has only four parts yet I saw on 4wheelparts.com a superlift comes with like these 4 type of parts plus a bajillion other stuff....

[06WKHEMI]

Originally Posted by snowdude1026

Im in talks with him now. My question though is why this has only four parts yet I saw on 4wheelparts.com a superlift comes with like these 4 type of parts plus a bajillion other stuff....

Because the super lift requires relocating your front diff as well as a few other things to keep all your angles within the proper operating range and with the ome only being a 2" lift all that other stiff isn't required all you need is new shocks and coils

[sk1er18]

if you have the means, get the superlift. Its the only real 4" suspension lift system for these vehicles, maintains OEM geometry and travel. (Edit: Zone has a kit too... but the SL is more refined)

The OME is a good lift, but the lift is achieved by basically changing nominal ride height. For example our vehicles have about 4" of down travel in the stock suspension from normal ride height.... if you get the 2" OME lift, your tire will only drop 2" from that position (hence why when we're offroading it doesn't look like the tires drop at all when they're in the air... there's just no travel left.) With the 4" superlift You get 4" of increased ride height AND maintain the original 4" of down travel from that position.

[06WKHEMI]

Originally Posted by sk1er18

if you have the means, get the superlift. Its the only real 4" suspension lift system for these vehicles, maintains OEM geometry and travel. (Edit: Zone has a kit too... but the SL is more refined)

The OME is a good lift, but the lift is achieved by basically changing nominal ride height. For example our vehicles have about 4" of down travel in the stock suspension from normal ride height.... if you get the 2" OME lift, your tire will only drop 2" from that position (hence why when we're offroading it doesn't look like the tires drop at all when they're in the air... there's just no travel left.) With the 4" superlift You get 4" of increased ride height AND maintain the original 4" of down travel from that position.

Good explanation

[snowdude1026]

Originally Posted by sk1er18

if you have the means, get the superlift. Its the only real 4" suspension lift system for these vehicles, maintains OEM geometry and travel. (Edit: Zone has a kit too... but the SL is more refined)

The OME is a good lift, but the lift is achieved by basically changing nominal ride height. For example our vehicles have about 4" of down travel in the stock suspension from normal ride height.... if you get the 2" OME lift, your tire will only drop 2" from that position (hence why when we're offroading it doesn't look like the tires drop at all when they're in the air... there's just no travel left.) With the 4" superlift You get 4" of increased ride height AND maintain the original 4" of down travel from that position.

I appreciate this response, some good info here.

However, I am just looking to make my Jeep more aggressive looking and MAYBE offroad (on trails and such, nothing major). Thats why I was against the superlift that I saw, specially for almost two grand when all im trying to accomplish is some added look to my Jeep

[sk1er18]

The OME will suit you well then and it sounds like it wont be your limiting factor offroading since that's not your primary goal.

Check out some of the pics and vids of where we've taken these vehicles with only 2" lifts and your mind will be at rest.

[snowdude1026]

Originally Posted by sk1er18

The OME will suit you well then and it sounds like it wont be your limiting factor offroading since that's not your primary goal.

Check out some of the pics and vids of where we've taken these vehicles with only 2" lifts and your mind will be at rest.

Exactly. Ive been drooling at the mouth at some of the build and picture threads.

My only concern is with my WK, why does this: http://www.quadratec.com/products/76207_700X_C_PG.htm come with SO MANY PIECES

yet this: http://www.quadratec.com/showcases/o...d_cherokee.php comes with only 4.

Speaking of OME is http://www.quadratec.com/showcases/o...d_cherokee.php the HD or MD, how do I tell?


Also, after researching I have not found an answer on which 4 wheel drive system my Jeep has. Wikipedia lists these can be found on any 08 jeep cherokee WK: Quadra-Drive II, Quadra-Trac II, Quadra-Trac I. any sure fire way to find out?