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Unread 11-20-2009, 03:45 PM   #1
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I put a OME 2" lift on my jeep (more like 2.5") and then I installed a 1.75" coil spacer and 35" tires. Right at a 4"lift.
Well,, now my shocks don't have much UP travel left,, maybe 1.5". So I see that OME has a long travel shock,,, does anyone know if it would be a cure for my situation? Then what,,, would I need longer springs also? Will it ever end... I know,,, do it right the first time,,, but that didn't happen.

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Unread 11-20-2009, 04:27 PM   #2
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can't help ya...but i'd love to know if the ome ride is all its cracked up to be?
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Unread 11-20-2009, 04:47 PM   #3
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can't help ya...but i'd love to know if the ome ride is all its cracked up to be?
Same here, but I've heard only good things about them...
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Same here, but I've heard only good things about them...
I like the ride,, I have not been in that many jeeps to compare it to but if I find out that the LT OME shocks will work with my situation I will have no reservations about buying them instead of another brand.
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Unread 11-20-2009, 05:28 PM   #5
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I like the ride,, I have not been in that many jeeps to compare it to but if I find out that the LT OME shocks will work with my situation I will have no reservations about buying them instead of another brand.
I have an OME lift and got their NitroChargers installed as well.. Their shocks are tuned for this kind of lift.. Keep in mind that spring frequency is a contributing factor in the ride Quality.. I just love the ride I have..
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Unread 11-20-2009, 05:40 PM   #6
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Yes! you need longer shocks. If you want to go with OME then just give them a call and tell them what you have!
They'll tell you the options!!

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Unread 11-20-2009, 05:42 PM   #7
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I have an OME lift and got their NitroChargers installed as well.. Their shocks are tuned for this kind of lift.. Keep in mind that spring frequency is a contributing factor in the ride Quality.. I just love the ride I have..
I aggree,, the shocks are great that come with the lift. But my problem is that I added another 1.75 coil lift that depleated my upward shock travel.
I'm concidering the OME N67L and N66L as a replacement. I just want to make sure they will fix my lack of upward travel I have now.
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Unread 11-20-2009, 06:03 PM   #8
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I aggree,, the shocks are great that come with the lift. But my problem is that I added another 1.75 coil lift that depleated my upward shock travel.
I'm concidering the OME N67L and N66L as a replacement. I just want to make sure they will fix my lack of upward travel I have now.
Got it...Well JLC08JK gave the right advice... Call the OME guys, they know the shock travel details for sure...
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