OME install ???'s

01amberfirewv · 08-29-2005, 06:58 PM

I just picked up some OME springs and shocks. The track-bar relocating bracket will come later but I will be doing the install before I get it (hopefully) so that will probubly be another thread.

The previous owner already told me to revers the rear springs (PS on drivers side and DS on the passengers'). He also told me he would give me a set of control arms off of a ZJ that are about 1/2" longer than mine. This would give me alittle more caster but is it nessessary? I do have a 2.5 so from what I have read I will probubly get close to 3".

KRAM · 08-29-2005, 08:00 PM

The taller front spring goes on the driver side.

The taller rear spring goes on the passenger side.

Are the arms adjustable? If they're adj. arms snag 'em for when you do a SYE.

If not, you don't need them. I have 2.5" OME springs & a 1" BL & don't have any caster issues (that I'm aware of).

Border Dave · 08-30-2005, 02:58 AM

Forget using that trackbar relocating bracket. It caused more problems for me than it solved. If you need to re-center your axle, the new JKS rear trackbar is the way to go.

cparrish · 08-30-2005, 04:30 AM

Agreed on ditching the relocation bracket though I went with the RE rear trackbar.

KRAM · 08-30-2005, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Border Dave

Forget using that trackbar relocating bracket. It caused more problems for me than it solved. If you need to re-center your axle, the new JKS rear trackbar is the way to go.

What problems did you have with it?

I'm not sold on the one we put on my TJ. It's noisy & I think it may be working itself loose.

MR.CLIFFORD · 08-30-2005, 09:50 AM

if you use a bracket weld it on. The bolts like to work their way loose. I would go the JKS route too. It is really beefy and a nice install. s

01amberfirewv · 08-30-2005, 10:13 AM

I hate too spend the cash for the JKS now but I read on another site that the kit will move my axle so much I won't be able to get the driver side wheel on. Should I try to install it now without the bracket or just wait until I get the bracket or the JKS trackbar.

HappyJeep · 08-30-2005, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01amberfirewv

I hate too spend the cash for the JKS now but I read on another site that the kit will move my axle so much I won't be able to get the driver side wheel on.

Grab your leg back & beat them to death with it.

01amberfirewv · 08-30-2005, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappyJeep

Grab your leg back & beat them to death with it.

So no problems with running bracketless? Even with a 4cyl softtop and HD springs?

BTW thanks for all of the replys. I figure I will eventualy get the JKS trackbar (hopfully front and rear) if needed.

Border Dave · 08-30-2005, 09:33 PM

You'll see my opinion regarding that relocation bracket about halfway down this page:

http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/sho...hlight=bracket

01amberfirewv · 08-30-2005, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Border Dave

You'll see my opinion regarding that relocation bracket about halfway down this page:

http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/sho...hlight=bracket

Thanks that is a very useful thread

08-29-2005, 06:58 PM	#1
01amberfirewv took me a while but... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fairmont,WV,USA Posts: 1,891 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OME install ???'s I just picked up some OME springs and shocks. The track-bar relocating bracket will come later but I will be doing the install before I get it (hopefully) so that will probubly be another thread. The previous owner already told me to revers the rear springs (PS on drivers side and DS on the passengers'). He also told me he would give me a set of control arms off of a ZJ that are about 1/2" longer than mine. This would give me alittle more caster but is it nessessary? I do have a 2.5 so from what I have read I will probubly get close to 3". __________________ http://www.jeepinwv.com/ 01 wrangler 2.5, 4.88s, Super35, D30 ECTED, 4.0tb, Rocket parts intake Magnaflow muffler, 31x10.50 trxus mt's on 15x7 ar-sliders, rocketparts air-intake, champion winch, clifford security, OME HD kit, SYE&Woody shaft, AtoZ rocker gaurds, Warn sterring skid, EMP gastank skid, AtoZ corners, custom rear bumper & tire swing, 4.88's, D30 ECTED, S35 Detroit 06 Ford Freestyle limited AWD E46 BMW 330i, Sport, CSL M3 wheels "Get busy living, or get busy dying"--- Shawshank Redemption

08-30-2005, 02:58 AM	#3
Border Dave Registered Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Birch Bay, WA Posts: 1,376 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Forget using that trackbar relocating bracket. It caused more problems for me than it solved. If you need to re-center your axle, the new JKS rear trackbar is the way to go. __________________ Originally Posted by CB3 (Chuck) Hi members. I'm putting this in my signature so that anyone who reads any of my posts (on any topic) will also see the important announcement and link below: MudB8 (Dave) was injured recently and needs our help. Please see link below. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f6/mu...9/#post8717293

08-30-2005, 04:30 AM	#4
cparrish Registered Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Agreed on ditching the relocation bracket though I went with the RE rear trackbar. __________________ 97 4 popper, ome, 31's, lots of dents and chips.

08-30-2005, 10:13 AM	#7
01amberfirewv took me a while but... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fairmont,WV,USA Posts: 1,891 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I hate too spend the cash for the JKS now but I read on another site that the kit will move my axle so much I won't be able to get the driver side wheel on. Should I try to install it now without the bracket or just wait until I get the bracket or the JKS trackbar. __________________ http://www.jeepinwv.com/ 01 wrangler 2.5, 4.88s, Super35, D30 ECTED, 4.0tb, Rocket parts intake Magnaflow muffler, 31x10.50 trxus mt's on 15x7 ar-sliders, rocketparts air-intake, champion winch, clifford security, OME HD kit, SYE&Woody shaft, AtoZ rocker gaurds, Warn sterring skid, EMP gastank skid, AtoZ corners, custom rear bumper & tire swing, 4.88's, D30 ECTED, S35 Detroit 06 Ford Freestyle limited AWD E46 BMW 330i, Sport, CSL M3 wheels "Get busy living, or get busy dying"--- Shawshank Redemption

08-30-2005, 09:33 PM	#10
Border Dave Registered Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Birch Bay, WA Posts: 1,376 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You'll see my opinion regarding that relocation bracket about halfway down this page: http://jeepsunlimited.com/forums/sho...hlight=bracket __________________ Originally Posted by CB3 (Chuck) Hi members. I'm putting this in my signature so that anyone who reads any of my posts (on any topic) will also see the important announcement and link below: MudB8 (Dave) was injured recently and needs our help. Please see link below. http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f6/mu...9/#post8717293

08-29-2005, 08:00 PM	#2
KRAM I dont even wheel Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The taller front spring goes on the driver side. The taller rear spring goes on the passenger side. Are the arms adjustable? If they're adj. arms snag 'em for when you do a SYE. If not, you don't need them. I have 2.5" OME springs & a 1" BL & don't have any caster issues (that I'm aware of).

08-30-2005, 09:50 AM	#6
MR.CLIFFORD The Double Duke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: KANSAS Posts: 1,435 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if you use a bracket weld it on. The bolts like to work their way loose. I would go the JKS route too. It is really beefy and a nice install. s

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