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OK so a buddy and I were able to install a new 2" OME lift on my TJ this weekend. unfortunately for all of you people sniffing around out there, i don't have any pics and i'm too tired and physically unable to sit for long periods of time, otherwise there would be a *totally sweet* write-up just below. good news is you can find many other write-ups online, probably from much more mechanically adept persons than myself, so it's probably better that i do not pollute your brain anyway.
Here's the short. HD OME lift yielded 2.5" overall. 3" in the back and just about 2.5" at the front bumper. had serious "death wobble" after install which I have now successfully reduced to "meek vibration" just around 45 mph. will hopefully be cured with an alignment this week. my front axle has also netted a 1/2" "adjustment" to the driver's side of the frame due to the front track bar not having a relocation bracket. needless to say i will now be ordering an adjustable track bar in the near future.
the only thing i've learned this weekend is that a TJ (or YJ or CJ) is about the most simple piece of machinery in existence. one year ago i didn't know more than how to change oil and spark plugs and just this weekend I've almost completely disassembled and re-assembled a complete suspension and steering system for my vehicle. not bad.
actually there are a few other things i have learned this weekend. 1. ratchet straps can successfully be used as spring compressors (i am DUMB - do not try this). 2. ratchet straps can successfully be used to pull axles or suspension links back into alignment after you install your lift and none of the original links bolt back into their holes. 3. hi-lifts, when used properly, will convince just about any piece of metal to move or bend just about anywhere.
i'll write up a little bit more of the nitty-gritty when i can full engage my brain and fingers once again.
Here's the short. HD OME lift yielded 2.5" overall. 3" in the back and just about 2.5" at the front bumper. had serious "death wobble" after install which I have now successfully reduced to "meek vibration" just around 45 mph. will hopefully be cured with an alignment this week. my front axle has also netted a 1/2" "adjustment" to the driver's side of the frame due to the front track bar not having a relocation bracket. needless to say i will now be ordering an adjustable track bar in the near future.
the only thing i've learned this weekend is that a TJ (or YJ or CJ) is about the most simple piece of machinery in existence. one year ago i didn't know more than how to change oil and spark plugs and just this weekend I've almost completely disassembled and re-assembled a complete suspension and steering system for my vehicle. not bad.
actually there are a few other things i have learned this weekend. 1. ratchet straps can successfully be used as spring compressors (i am DUMB - do not try this). 2. ratchet straps can successfully be used to pull axles or suspension links back into alignment after you install your lift and none of the original links bolt back into their holes. 3. hi-lifts, when used properly, will convince just about any piece of metal to move or bend just about anywhere.
i'll write up a little bit more of the nitty-gritty when i can full engage my brain and fingers once again.
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