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Old 03-03-2007, 10:53 PM   #1
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2"coil spacers + 2"OME springs?

I currently have a 2"REBB running 33's. I'm looking at these used 2" OME springs and planning on replacing stock springs with these under the BB coil spacers. Now, the questions...

Will 2" BB shocks fit my plan or do I have to get new longer shocks? If so, which one?

What other parts or mods I need to do, to make my plan work? Please give the must and what I can go without.

Will a TC drop work temporarily until I get a SYE?

Adjustable trackbar needed?

What else ?????

Thanks !

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Old 03-03-2007, 10:59 PM   #2
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you´ll have 4" of lift witrh that set-up.
i think you´ll have to drop the TC for about 1.5"-2" with that.
with 4" lift you need 4" longer shocks. the shocks you have now are too short then.
you also need longer sway bar end links and longer brake hoses with 4" of lift. a longer/adjustable track bar is recommended.
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Old 03-04-2007, 06:30 AM   #3
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You may need adjustable rear upper control arms too. I am not sure about front uppers. You might want to consider a kit for a lift like this.
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Old 03-04-2007, 07:23 AM   #4
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If it were me, I'd get the OME 2" springs, then get a set of 1" spacers instead of your RE 2". That will put you right at 3" of total lift which will clear the 33's, but avoid many of the problems you'll encounter by going to 4" of lift and you should be able to continue using you existing 2" shocks.
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Old 03-04-2007, 07:35 AM   #5
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As for longer shocks, is there a way to tell if the shocks are going to be too short after you change something? Could you disconnect the sway bar and just jack up one side to see if the shock will extend all the way or is there another reason for the shock to be longer? Just wondering. Thanks
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Old 03-04-2007, 07:44 AM   #6
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You could get a set of Bar Pin Eliminators. That will give you about 3/4 to 1 inch on your shocks.
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Old 03-04-2007, 07:48 AM   #7
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You could get a set of Bar Pin Eliminators. That will give you about 3/4 to 1 inch on your shocks.
Good idea!
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Old 03-04-2007, 09:57 AM   #8
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As for longer shocks, is there a way to tell if the shocks are going to be too short after you change something? Could you disconnect the sway bar and just jack up one side to see if the shock will extend all the way or is there another reason for the shock to be longer? Just wondering. Thanks
Your shocks will bottom out long before you axle drops where it needs to. If your looking at OME shocks, you will need the long travel (N66L and N67L) shocks. Get a rear trackbar relocator bracket, and redrill the front lower trackbar hole (.75 inches to the right when your facaing the front of your jeep) and you will be good on that front. If you have a D35, you can lower your TC skid with spacers or washers, however, this should be a temp fix for this much lift. Long term solution is a SYE with CV shaft and rear upper adjustable control arms. Lastly, you are going to need longer swaybar disconnects and longer brake lines, then your ready to hit the road
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Old 03-04-2007, 10:29 AM   #9
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If you're looking at buying 2" spirngs to add to your BB, then why not look for 4" springs, and sell your BB. Much better in my opinion.
You will still most likely need a boatload of other stuff though.
Possibly some or all of:
control arms
trackbars/trackbar brackets
shocks
t-case drop / SYE CV DS
extended brakelines
longer swaybar links
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