Iron Rock Offroad or Old Man Emu?.... ZJ
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From: Cunningham, TN
Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2L
Yes. OME spring pack is only 3". RRO uses a shackle to achieve the 4.5" lift. And then I added their spring block to achieve the 5.5 lift.
Attachment 98836
You can see the block here. This is the kit from RRO without the trackbar. I didn't use the trackbar or t-case drop that came with kit. Like I said I'm neutral about RRO. I'm not a fan of lift blocks, but the OME springs do ride alot better than the RC pack I had on before. My XJ isn't used as a DD, but I didn't want a trail only rig either.
Attachment 98836
You can see the block here. This is the kit from RRO without the trackbar. I didn't use the trackbar or t-case drop that came with kit. Like I said I'm neutral about RRO. I'm not a fan of lift blocks, but the OME springs do ride alot better than the RC pack I had on before. My XJ isn't used as a DD, but I didn't want a trail only rig either.
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From: Ontario, CA
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how do u know.. What do they use? Why would they advertise what they dont sell? The 4.5 kit says it comes with 3.5" springs with 1" spacers.. What does it come with if thats false?
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Model: Grand Cherokee
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Yes. OME spring pack is only 3". RRO uses a shackle to achieve the 4.5" lift. And then I added their spring block to achieve the 5.5 lift.
Attachment 98836
You can see the block here. This is the kit from RRO without the trackbar. I didn't use the trackbar or t-case drop that came with kit. Like I said I'm neutral about RRO. I'm not a fan of lift blocks, but the OME springs do ride alot better than the RC pack I had on before. My XJ isn't used as a DD, but I didn't want a trail only rig either.
Attachment 98836
You can see the block here. This is the kit from RRO without the trackbar. I didn't use the trackbar or t-case drop that came with kit. Like I said I'm neutral about RRO. I'm not a fan of lift blocks, but the OME springs do ride alot better than the RC pack I had on before. My XJ isn't used as a DD, but I didn't want a trail only rig either.
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From: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
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I just didn't use RRO's track bar or their t-case drop. I had installed an SYE and driveshaft from Adam's in Utah which negated the use of the drop. And I used a trackbar and HD mount from Iron Rock as well as a set of they're control arms. This is all on an XJ. My wife's 04 grand just has the stock height OME springs on it. No lift on that one. Makes it easy at soccer. lol.
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Rear or front or both? I know IRO has 3/4 isolators for front and back. Which are stackable.... I don't see why not. The XJ spacers do fit on the ZJ.
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Oh ok... So if I'm not mistaken, even the 4.5" OME kit comes with 3" springs? And the spacers and shackles add.another 1.5"?
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If you're trying to stay on budget, I think the OME 4.5 kit would be the best. You can always leave off the 1" spacers till you get larger tires. And you can always mix and match your components as you go along.
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Originally Posted by ZJmanny
Oh ok... So if I'm not mistaken, even the 4.5" OME kit comes with 3" springs? And the spacers and shackles add.another 1.5"?
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Very rarely would I recommend anyone staying away from a possible vendor, but for the love of God, save your money, and your time. I'm not the only one who had an absolutely terrible experience trying to purchase products from them when I was a NOOB.
For a fun little experience, go on Google, and type in Rocky Road customer service, I believe it brings up the BBB website where they're not accredited, or the Jeepforum very long thread about terrible experiences. Those aren't the only ones...
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The ZJ kit comes with ZJ OME front springs that as part of the kit they have you install in the the rear. The "front" springs are 4.5 OME Wrangler springs that net ~3", and that's what the spacer is for.
Very rarely would I recommend anyone staying away from a possible vendor, but for the love of God, save your money, and your time. I'm not the only one who had an absolutely terrible experience trying to purchase products from them when I was a NOOB.
For a fun little experience, go on Google, and type in Rocky Road customer service, I believe it brings up the BBB website where they're not accredited, or the Jeepforum very long thread about terrible experiences. Those aren't the only ones...
Very rarely would I recommend anyone staying away from a possible vendor, but for the love of God, save your money, and your time. I'm not the only one who had an absolutely terrible experience trying to purchase products from them when I was a NOOB.
For a fun little experience, go on Google, and type in Rocky Road customer service, I believe it brings up the BBB website where they're not accredited, or the Jeepforum very long thread about terrible experiences. Those aren't the only ones...
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From: Cunningham, TN
Year: 1994
Model: Grand Cherokee
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It's your money, I don't have a vested interest in it. But my opinion is to stay away from them. Generally I stay away from IRO, but in this case if it were my ZJ, I'd get the 3.5 IRO kit with a trackbar. Delete the shocks as an option from them, and measure for some real shocks, like Bilsteins. Believe me, you will thank me if you pony up the cash.