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01-20-2015, 07:06 PM
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01-20-2015, 10:40 PM
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Whoops sorry, didn't understand it the first time. He has 1.5" spacers so that shouldn't be a problem, especially just one side. I would check to see how your alignment is, do you have an adjustable track bar or relocate it? I relocated mine first before getting an adjustable and over-compensated and pulled it over too much.
01-21-2015, 02:27 PM
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01-21-2015, 02:59 PM
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Year: 1998 & 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
OME CS033RA rear spring ride quality?
I used 3" blocks to lift my 98-XJ in the rear, that method was just ok at best.
I now have a 01-XJ that will be lifted also but this time I prefer to install better rear springs, the goal is roughly 4" of lift. I have OEM
2006 Rubicon take off rims and 245/75/16 tires.
This XJ is used as a daily commuter so ride is very important to me.
It will also be used in the snow and logging roads, but no serious wheeling.
With that said, what do you guys think of the OME CS033RA rear leaf springs for my intended use?
I searched on the spring part# but found no relevant answers.
I hope this is the correct format for post a question in this thread.
Thanks,
Gregg
I now have a 01-XJ that will be lifted also but this time I prefer to install better rear springs, the goal is roughly 4" of lift. I have OEM
2006 Rubicon take off rims and 245/75/16 tires.
This XJ is used as a daily commuter so ride is very important to me.
It will also be used in the snow and logging roads, but no serious wheeling.
With that said, what do you guys think of the OME CS033RA rear leaf springs for my intended use?
I searched on the spring part# but found no relevant answers.
I hope this is the correct format for post a question in this thread.
Thanks,
Gregg
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01-21-2015, 04:15 PM
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Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
I used 3" blocks to lift my 98-XJ in the rear, that method was just ok at best.
I now have a 01-XJ that will be lifted also but this time I prefer to install better rear springs, the goal is roughly 4" of lift. I have OEM
2006 Rubicon take off rims and 245/75/16 tires.
This XJ is used as a daily commuter so ride is very important to me.
It will also be used in the snow and logging roads, but no serious wheeling.
With that said, what do you guys think of the OME CS033RA rear leaf springs for my intended use?
I searched on the spring part# but found no relevant answers.
I hope this is the correct format for post a question in this thread.
Thanks,
Gregg
I now have a 01-XJ that will be lifted also but this time I prefer to install better rear springs, the goal is roughly 4" of lift. I have OEM
2006 Rubicon take off rims and 245/75/16 tires.
This XJ is used as a daily commuter so ride is very important to me.
It will also be used in the snow and logging roads, but no serious wheeling.
With that said, what do you guys think of the OME CS033RA rear leaf springs for my intended use?
I searched on the spring part# but found no relevant answers.
I hope this is the correct format for post a question in this thread.
Thanks,
Gregg
01-22-2015, 03:21 AM
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so heres something you probably havent heard before, im thinking about lowering my jeep. im running Rubicon 4.5 coils in the front and 3.5 leafs out back, but this combo netted me 5.25 in the front and almost 6 in the back. im running 31sso it feels like im on stilts. i would buy bigger tires but my axles have 307 gears. i used to run a 3 inch kit and my jeep didnt have any problem on the trails where i live. so facing the more than two grand in bills it would take to correct these issues, 100 bucks for 3.5 inch coils is sounding pretty good to me. if i were to remove a leaf from my packs to drop the rear end would it ride better? which leaf should i take out? also im not really digin the spring rate on these re coils. any advice would be appreciated
01-22-2015, 03:27 AM
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I used 3" blocks to lift my 98-XJ in the rear, that method was just ok at best. I now have a 01-XJ that will be lifted also but this time I prefer to install better rear springs, the goal is roughly 4" of lift. I have OEM 2006 Rubicon take off rims and 245/75/16 tires. This XJ is used as a daily commuter so ride is very important to me. It will also be used in the snow and logging roads, but no serious wheeling. With that said, what do you guys think of the OME CS033RA rear leaf springs for my intended use? I searched on the spring part# but found no relevant answers. I hope this is the correct format for post a question in this thread. Thanks, Gregg
01-22-2015, 07:21 PM
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What lift are you going with?
01-22-2015, 08:24 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Looking at a 2-3" OME lift. Should I buy the entire OME kit or just the springs and get Bilstein shocks? I have 200,000 miles on my Jeep, so should I replace the shackles at the same time?
01-23-2015, 03:42 AM
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Getting new tires soon... was originally planning on duratracs, but that'$ not going to happen thi$ time around 
So I'm looking on Craigslist and finding pretty good luck with barely used tire sets. Want peoples opinions/experience with different tires. My driving is mostly on-road. Off-road driving is mostly sand w/ frequent encounters of mud on the trails.
Choices are:
Falken Wildpeak A/T 33"
Cooper Mud Claw 31"
Mudstar Radial M/T 33"
GT Radial Aventuro AT3 31"
Firestone Destination M/T 33"
Yohohama Geolander 33"
Pirelli Scorpion ATR 31" or 33"
Nexxen Rodian ATII 31"
and the famous BFG AT KO 31"
I'd like to go w/ 33's but traction is going to be the biggest key. It rains a lot here in florida, so I'd like a tire with good wet weather traction as well.
Thanks in advance.
Oh... and I'll be lifting it 3.5" soon and fenders are already cut about 2" (up to the final lip)
So I'm looking on Craigslist and finding pretty good luck with barely used tire sets. Want peoples opinions/experience with different tires. My driving is mostly on-road. Off-road driving is mostly sand w/ frequent encounters of mud on the trails.
Choices are:
Falken Wildpeak A/T 33"
Cooper Mud Claw 31"
Mudstar Radial M/T 33"
GT Radial Aventuro AT3 31"
Firestone Destination M/T 33"
Yohohama Geolander 33"
Pirelli Scorpion ATR 31" or 33"
Nexxen Rodian ATII 31"
and the famous BFG AT KO 31"
I'd like to go w/ 33's but traction is going to be the biggest key. It rains a lot here in florida, so I'd like a tire with good wet weather traction as well.
Thanks in advance.
Oh... and I'll be lifting it 3.5" soon and fenders are already cut about 2" (up to the final lip)
01-23-2015, 04:25 AM
No, I don't lick fish.
01-23-2015, 04:34 AM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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I never had the slightest bit of trouble with them, and I drive like a douche. They outperformed every other tire I've used in snow and mud, and they did well in everything else. The only terrain they didn't see under my MJ was sand