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Heavy duty lift kit suggestions

2K views 17 replies 11 participants last post by  4wdjeepguy 
#1 ·
I recently bought a 2008 jku at the beginning of the summer that came with an off road evolution 1/4 pounder bumper. The jeep seemed to tip forward a bit but I didn't think anything of it. After installing a warn vr10k winch there was a definite front end sag. The jeep came with a 2.5in procomp coil lift w/ shocks installed and I added on a teraflex leveling kit (2in front 1 in back spacers) as a cheap fix which seemed to level the ride mostly but I'm planning on buying the stinger and I feel like thats just gonna sag again. Anyone have suggestions for a coil lift 2.5-3.5 in that can handle the weight of the front bumper? I already have the longer discos/trackbar etc and I'm planning on getting bilstein 5100's soon so at the moment I'm mostly looking for a good coil system that wont sag drastically. thanks!
 
#4 ·
I have the OME HD 2 inch progressive springs that netted 3.2 inchs with a RR modular bumper and M8000 winch in front...I did use the 1/2 spacers in front that OME provided. I assume you already have track bar adjustments made front and rear and a way to adjust caster in the front and pinion in the rear.
 
#5 ·
MetalCloak designed theirs for heavy jeeps. I have the 3.5" lift with bumper, bumper skid Warn 9.5cti, steel fenders and full skids underneath. I've netted a 3.75" of lift after settling
 
#13 ·
OME has specific springs for the Unlimited. I've put together quite a few OME lift setups for the JK. Send me a PM here on the forum or email me at kolak@aol.com - I'll be happy to help out. I've been an OME dealer for over 15 years and you will be very impressed with their coil springs.
 
#14 ·
OME has specific springs for the Unlimited. I've put together quite a few OME lift setups for the JK. Send me a PM here on the forum or email me at kolak@aol.com - I'll be happy to help out. I've been an OME dealer for over 15 years and you will be very impressed with their coil springs.
I posted these videos so many times people are going to start thinking I work for them LOL. I choose OME because they make lift specific for vehicles. Not compromise so one size fits many. They do have a light and heavy option. I went with heavy because I was adding a bumper/winch plus planning more skid plating.

How to choose which OME system
http://www.oldmanemu.com.au/old-man-emu-suspension-selector/

Video of their 4 in


Here is a 2 in system rock crawling
 
#17 ·
EMU has a good reputation for springs and shocks. Part of lifting your vehicle and selecting a lift is taking into consideration how you'll use the vehicle, what's in the kit and what you'll need to add that's not included.

Better kits include more of the components you need to look at not just springs and shocks.
control arms
control joint type
track bar
bump stops
sway bar extensions / relocation
brake line extensions

You also need to think about drive shafts, ball joints, tie rods, drag links, diff breather hose extensions.
 
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