Short arm lift for 2005 Unlimited Rubicon ....OME or Rubicon Express which manufactur

Rubi Unlimited · 02-20-2011, 04:02 PM

I can not seem to find any comparative analysis ether through the site search function or by google search. Can anyone provide insight as to why I should choose one over the other. (technical merit or feature). Also can the OME be done without the body lift?

2005 Rubicon Unlimited currently 100% stock. I am only looking to go to 33 inch tires and am not looking at long arm kits at this point. I am aware that Rubicon Express is going through some sort of reorganization currently as well.

I am looking at the OME kit offered through Rokmen here:

http://www.rokmen.com/tj_products/suspension_systems/ome_suspension_systems/ome_suspension_systems.html

Or a Rubicon Express kit

http://www.rubiconexpress.com/SuspensionSystems/Product.aspx?part=RE7003

**Hendrix** · 02-20-2011, 04:54 PM

Rokmen offers that kit because it is perfect for your needs. You will love it. Well worth the cash.

**grogie** · 02-20-2011, 05:29 PM

I have the OME springs and JKS front and rear adjustable trackbars, among other things. I didn't do the BL or MML as I did an SYE/CV.

I did consider the RE Superflex and from what I read it was suggested to go with the 4.5" kit but request 3.5" springs as you get more lift from their springs. Check out the reviews of this lift.

Now I did also get more then 2.5" lift from OME HD springs. I added a front 3/4" spacer and gained 3 3/4" in the front and 3 1/4" in the rear. I'm running 32s.

**jforse** · 02-20-2011, 05:33 PM

Rokmen makes nice stuff. There arms are very well made and beefy!

dcioffjeep · 02-20-2011, 05:49 PM

May I also suggest the full traction 3in kit, or a a rock krawler 3.5in kit. I am running a full traction kit with adjustable front and rear upper and lower control arms from rock krawler with 33in maxxis bighorns, and I am very happy with the flex and ride. I could also easily fit 35's with this lift if I wanted too, but 33's are plenty of tire for now.

**JBWood05TJ** · 02-20-2011, 06:39 PM

Get the OME lift. RE sucks.

Rubi4Us · 02-20-2011, 07:08 PM

I have an unlimited rubi and had the 2.5 inch OME for 2 years before upgrading to a Rock Krawler 5.5 LA. Actual lift was only about 2.25 inches with all the gear I was carrying. I ran 32 inch tires with no major rubbing but I'm not sure you'll be able to fit 33's and do any serious off roading without rub. The ride of the OME was amazing. So much better over stock. I don't know about the other lift you mentioned.
I didn't need to change anything on the drive train with the OME kit other than relocating the track bar which was part of the kit. I sold this kit to a friend who absolutely loves it. Oh yeah, it was easy to install yourself if you have any mechanical abilities.