Old Man Emu Lift Kits
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We'll see what happens. Plan on getting in contact with DPG tomorrow to get an idea on price for what I need/want.
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You would be right, that does matter. My main concern with RE is the fact that a lot of people are getting around 4.5" of lift, and I'm not looking for that much. That being said, I have not ruled it out as I've heard great things about it as well.
DPG (like Green pointed out) has been very helpful already. I plan on contacting Dirk from there tomorrow to discuss my possible setup.
I was able to find replacement parts easy as well. That's what I was finding to begin with, and it got me wondering where I could find the kits. It's a "hybrid" kit. Mainly OME suspension parts, but paired with other great quality parts that makes a solid comfortable on-road ride and is still very capable off-road.
DPG (like Green pointed out) has been very helpful already. I plan on contacting Dirk from there tomorrow to discuss my possible setup.
I was able to find replacement parts easy as well. That's what I was finding to begin with, and it got me wondering where I could find the kits. It's a "hybrid" kit. Mainly OME suspension parts, but paired with other great quality parts that makes a solid comfortable on-road ride and is still very capable off-road.
Pretty much all brand new leaf spring packs settle under the weight of the Jeep and lose some initial height... RE takes this into account when building the springs.
We are very happy with the 3.5 RE kit on her Jeep. She runs 31s with no tire rubbing at all on a newer (97-2001) body style XJ, which actually has a little less room to work with compared to the older body style.
Good luck with your purchase. No matter what you choose, you will probably be wanting a little more lift and tires after a few wheeling trips.
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We are very happy with the 3.5 RE kit on her Jeep. She runs 31s with no tire rubbing at all on a newer (97-2001) body style XJ, which actually has a little less room to work with compared to the older body style.
Good luck with your purchase. No matter what you choose, you will probably be wanting a little more lift and tires after a few wheeling trips.
Good luck with your purchase. No matter what you choose, you will probably be wanting a little more lift and tires after a few wheeling trips.
Also, Thanks for the good luck! I hope to be happy with my decision. Considering the DD miles put on it weekly and the road trips it will be taken on, I think I'm gonna go with OME. We'll see what happens though. Just want to take my time and not be in too much of a rush to get it up in the air.
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That's awesome man! I'm glad you guys are happy with it! That's really the bottom line is being happy with what you've done and purchased. I'm glad to get input from both sides, so thanks for that.
Also, Thanks for the good luck! I hope to be happy with my decision. Considering the DD miles put on it weekly and the road trips it will be taken on, I think I'm gonna go with OME. We'll see what happens though. Just want to take my time and not be in too much of a rush to get it up in the air.
Also, Thanks for the good luck! I hope to be happy with my decision. Considering the DD miles put on it weekly and the road trips it will be taken on, I think I'm gonna go with OME. We'll see what happens though. Just want to take my time and not be in too much of a rush to get it up in the air.
If you do not plan on doing a lot of wheeling, Go with the kit that stays closer to stock.
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Get the metal cloak. Its so much better ride!
http://www.metalcloak.com/XJ-Cheroke...ion-p/7180.htm
I have it on my and LOVE it.
http://www.metalcloak.com/XJ-Cheroke...ion-p/7180.htm
I have it on my and LOVE it.
I'll see what price I'm looking at tomorrow with DPG and then go from there. I'm not gonna decide right on the spot tomorrow. There are still more pro's, con's, and prices still to factor.
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$1,700 is getting pretty steep. I'm willing to drop the cone for quality stuff, but that is getting up there. Not to mention I have wheels and tires still to purchase. Also I've never heard of metal cloak before, so that's something new I'll have to research. I'm surprised I haven't heard of this before with all searching/research I do daily.
I'll see what price I'm looking at tomorrow with DPG and then go from there. I'm not gonna decide right on the spot tomorrow. There are still more pro's, con's, and prices still to factor.
I'll see what price I'm looking at tomorrow with DPG and then go from there. I'm not gonna decide right on the spot tomorrow. There are still more pro's, con's, and prices still to factor.
Its steep but its also very complete from one source (so if you have an issue with any part you go to one source) and its probably the best 3.5" lift kit you can buy.
There is another thread on here of another guy who just bought one:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/me...ft-kit-203190/
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What size kit did you go with?
This is what I keep hearing... and considering the DD factor, OME is becoming more and more the route I want to go for what I'll be using it for. Not to mention it sounds like a great kit to add onto if in the future.
The thing I like most about OME so far while doing my searching is that everyone who runs OME describes it as, "great, amazing, awesome, etc." How can you go wrong when that's what you hear all the time?
This is what I keep hearing... and considering the DD factor, OME is becoming more and more the route I want to go for what I'll be using it for. Not to mention it sounds like a great kit to add onto if in the future.
The thing I like most about OME so far while doing my searching is that everyone who runs OME describes it as, "great, amazing, awesome, etc." How can you go wrong when that's what you hear all the time?
I didn't get the DPG kit because I already had a RE double shear track bar, JK Rubicon shocks, JKS disconnects, etc, from my previous XJ. The OME springs and the JK Rubicon shocks turned out to be a match made in heaven. I added bar pin eliminators front and rear so shock length became a non-issue for what I use my Jeep for.
The ONLY slight negative I had with the setup was that since the ride was now soft and cushy and a little floaty, there was a decent amount of body roll. But I added an Addco front sway bar upgrade and the on-road handling improved significantly.
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Recently got an OME kit put on my '89 XJ, 187K miles. Got it done at the local 4WP and the kit was this one. They also put in about 1" TC drop.
I don't have experience of other kits or any other XJ suspension besides whatever was on there (assuming stock, don't know) when I bought it. The OME kit gave me 2" - 3" lift, looks even front to back. Very well damped, little bob even over bigger hits. Stays quite flat cornering, and generally rides and handles with much more composure than beforehand, and beforehand wasn't awful for an SUV. Again, I can't say how much that's down to the OME kit against merely tired previous suspension, but the results are very good.
Not cheap. Obviously no idea about durability yet, and haven't yet taken it offroad.
I don't have experience of other kits or any other XJ suspension besides whatever was on there (assuming stock, don't know) when I bought it. The OME kit gave me 2" - 3" lift, looks even front to back. Very well damped, little bob even over bigger hits. Stays quite flat cornering, and generally rides and handles with much more composure than beforehand, and beforehand wasn't awful for an SUV. Again, I can't say how much that's down to the OME kit against merely tired previous suspension, but the results are very good.
Not cheap. Obviously no idea about durability yet, and haven't yet taken it offroad.
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Tfitz, I'd like to add 30" tires but not sure if can afford it right now since the 28" tires on it are still good. I'm a novice with respect to XJ upgrades but decided upon 30" due to having 3.55 gear ratio and wanting this to stay my long-term daily driver. Its in the paint body shop now and also am adding new hubs, headliner, and retro sound system.
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If your planning on shelling out that much coin forget the OME stuff and go with a quality long arm kit really good road manners and the best off road.
The only thing I would consider an OME kit for would be my GC and a small lift.
The only thing I would consider an OME kit for would be my GC and a small lift.
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I put OME leafs on my Xj to replace the sagging RC AAL on my stock leaf pack. I love the OME packs, they are amazing in ride difference let alone quality. You'll be more than happy when you get yours on.
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