[172heavy]

I have some questions on this kit. And the OME quality

1. The Website Advertises you can run 34" tires with no lift after you install this kit, is this true?
2. Are the OME kits All they are cracked up to be? I do not want to compromise the safety and efficiency of the suspension system by lifting the Jeep.
3. If I install a 2" OME and the AEV Highline with 34 or 35" tires will I need to regear ? Will I need to install a SYE kit?
4. How do you know what amount of backspacing to use when replacing wheels and going larger on the tires?

I guess what I am trying to say is I want to be able to run 34 or 35" tires on my jeep without altering my suspension very much, if I need to modify the suspension (lift) then I want to use the very best kit available to remain safe this is still a daily driver and my wife and kids ride in it often. I do not do any rock climbing only light wheeling on camping trips and we go the the beech alot. I plan on making a few trips to bigshell this year, if you are from South Texas you will understand, growing up the trip to bigshell always weeded out the mall crawlers from the functional trucks alot of deep sand driving and the occasional water crossing. any help will be appreciated.

[SlinkyTJ]

Wow.. you're not far from me. Check out TX4WD.org/forum for some more local people. I'm part of the Galveston chapter even though I live down in Lake Jackson. I'm not sure about what size tires you'll be able to fit since I don't have experience with either of those, but I'd guess and say 35's will fit ok... especially if you're not doing any hard core offroading. I can answer some of your other questions though. To go to 35's from stock you will want to regear. I don't what gears you have stock but 35's are a big jump up and regearing will make a big difference. It's flat enough around here you can get away without it, especially if you have an auto, but you'll be much happier with gears. With just a 2 inch suspension lift you won't need a sye kit. If you do get vibes, you can lower the tcase a little and you'll be fine. You could also add a 1 inch body lift with minimal work for more space if needed as well as a motor mount lift. The MML will alot of times eliminate the need for a tcase drop so you can save some ground clearance. Most aftermarket jeep wheels are in the 3.5 - 4.0 backspace range and that should work fine for you. I believe my current 15x8s have 3.75 backspacing and they work fine with my 35's. Hope this helps and post pics when you do the highline.

[bman9089]

Originally Posted by 172heavy

I have some questions on this kit. And the OME quality

1. The Website Advertises you can run 34" tires with no lift after you install this kit, is this true?
2. Are the OME kits All they are cracked up to be? I do not want to compromise the safety and efficiency of the suspension system by lifting the Jeep.
3. If I install a 2" OME and the AEV Highline with 34 or 35" tires will I need to regear ? Will I need to install a SYE kit?
4. How do you know what amount of backspacing to use when replacing wheels and going larger on the tires?

I guess what I am trying to say is I want to be able to run 34 or 35" tires on my jeep without altering my suspension very much, if I need to modify the suspension (lift) then I want to use the very best kit available to remain safe this is still a daily driver and my wife and kids ride in it often. I do not do any rock climbing only light wheeling on camping trips and we go the the beech alot. I plan on making a few trips to bigshell this year, if you are from South Texas you will understand, growing up the trip to bigshell always weeded out the mall crawlers from the functional trucks alot of deep sand driving and the occasional water crossing. any help will be appreciated.

I'll get in here before everyone screams tube fenders.

1.) Yes. You can run 34s stock but I would still want a lift of some sort, a small one.

2.) I run OME and I consider it to be worth every dime. Most all others with honest expectations will tell you the same. No, it won't ride like a cadillac. At the worst, it will ride like stock, which few other kits can accomplish. On average though, it rides better.

3.) Yes, you will want to regear with that much tire. 4.56 or 4.88 depending on the tranny.

4.) Depends on the tire width. You'll want a minimum of 4.5" of BS, but I consider 3 - 4" being the ideal range. Especially since those flares are a bit wider than stock.

If you need details on the AEV kit, PM the user "OmanJeep" as he has it installed.

The best place to buy an OME kit is through www.dpgoffroad.com and feel free to ask if you have any questions. The guy who runs that place is Dirk who is great to work with and knows his stuff. I run the Ultimate Kit for a little over a year now without a single complaint. It's very solid.

I, like you will be adding either tube fenders or the AEV kit before I lift the jeep any further. I can always install a bigger suspension if I need it. I'm anxious to run larger tires with a lower center of gravity. I think it's a great way to go.

[Oman Jeep]

You will definitely want to re-gear. It's now rather high up my list of priorities.

It's so bad I slip the clutch a little bit when taking off from the lights, and it's rare that even 4th gear gets used...

On stock suspension I'd have no worries about 33.
1" = 34
2" = 35
3" = 37

I am at around 3" and 35" tires - I could easily go bigger but chose not to for the sake of the axles.

SYE shouldn't be necessary. SYE is related to lift height. Gears are related to tire size.

[Oman Jeep]

Also - be prepared to do substantial trimming to the rear wheel arch.

The kit's rear fenders mount quite high inside the fender and the instructions say to mount up the tires and cut until it doesn't rub anymore.

I love my kit now

[172heavy]

Thank you I am just trying to figure the best way to get to the ultimate goal without dropping it all at once. Your help is appreciated.

Originally Posted by bman9089

I'll get in here before everyone screams tube fenders.

1.) Yes. You can run 34s stock but I would still want a lift of some sort, a small one.

2.) I run OME and I consider it to be worth every dime. Most all others with honest expectations will tell you the same. No, it won't ride like a cadillac. At the worst, it will ride like stock, which few other kits can accomplish. On average though, it rides better.

3.) Yes, you will want to regear with that much tire. 4.56 or 4.88 depending on the tranny.

4.) Depends on the tire width. You'll want a minimum of 4.5" of BS, but I consider 3 - 4" being the ideal range. Especially since those flares are a bit wider than stock.

If you need details on the AEV kit, PM the user "OmanJeep" as he has it installed.

The best place to buy an OME kit is through www.dpgoffroad.com and feel free to ask if you have any questions. The guy who runs that place is Dirk who is great to work with and knows his stuff. I run the Ultimate Kit for a little over a year now without a single complaint. It's very solid.

I, like you will be adding either tube fenders or the AEV kit before I lift the jeep any further. I can always install a bigger suspension if I need it. I'm anxious to run larger tires with a lower center of gravity. I think it's a great way to go.

[172heavy]

Did you install your kit yourself? Just curious becuse I was quoted around $500 usd for install plus paint. If so was it a pain, how ling did it take?

Originally Posted by Oman Jeep

Also - be prepared to do substantial trimming to the rear wheel arch.

The kit's rear fenders mount quite high inside the fender and the instructions say to mount up the tires and cut until it doesn't rub anymore.

I love my kit now

[Unlimited04]

search Homebrew Fender lift and Aussie Fender lift on here. You don't need to pay for AEV's high price, just use your existing fenders and spend 10 bucks on hardware from the local store.

[172heavy]

Originally Posted by Unlimited04

search Homebrew Fender lift and Aussie Fender lift on here. You don't need to pay for AEV's high price, just use your existing fenders and spend 10 bucks on hardware from the local store.

I have seen those threads do they offer the same clearance as the AEV kit? If so I am All over it.

[1CleanTJ]

Originally Posted by 172heavy

I have seen those threads do they offer the same clearance as the AEV kit? If so I am All over it.

AEV fenders have a little bit different angle on the rear section of the front fender allowing a little more turning room when fully flexed out. It's a nice kit but for the avid wheeler who'd rather spend $2000 (+ paint cost etc) else where.

If you do homemade highline, you can also have a shop bend and weld up some tube fenders as well for around $400, still about $1600+ cheaper then the AEV. Of course the homemade highline isnt bolt on and requires some fabbing like for the battery and some other things under the hood. Ive had mine highlined for about 7 months now and love it.

4" lift on 35's and still ton's of room for flexing

[Oman Jeep]

I had a body shop do mine post-accident.

It's not too bad. Just make sure you trim as much as you can out back so you don't have to do it again if you go up a tire size. I had to re-trim when I went from 33 to 35.