I am planning on getting the OME "2.5 inch" lift here pretty soon, consisting of the 850 and 863 non J springs. The kit includes the non L shocks (N73/N74), but can I run the Ls (N73L/N74L)?
I am stock (no bumpers, sliders, etc.), but do carry 2 spares in the back. Since I have little additional weight, I figure this lift will net me closer to 3.5 inches, putting me within L range.
I have researched this topic a bunch, but so far am not convinced this is the way to go. I have read Romer's thread, many many comments from Nay, etc. etc.....
Does anyone have this combo (850/863 with Ls on a stock rig)? Pictures?
I have a couple of observations/questions, and please correct me if I'm wrong here:
Will the theoretical 2.5" of lift put me right in the middle of travel with the standard shocks N73/N74 (5" up/5" down)?
And then I add another inch of lift (to 3.5" actual) and go with 2" longer shocks (the Ls). This should give me more down travel (4" up/ 6" down)?
I would have to lower my bumpstops ~2" to avoid over-compressing out the shocks?
Can I use the shocks to limit downtravel, or should I use limit straps?
Can I use small packers to put me closer to the middle of shock travel?
Will I be in danger of puking the spring on full articulation?
Are there any other shocks (e.g. bilsteins) that match better to the OME springs than the Ls? I dont mind using adapters if I have to.
I am using the rig for a combination of 75% pavement, 20% rough overland, and 5% crawling/ heavy articulation driving.
I am running 33" tires, and dont forsee myself going any larger.
If I add a bumper or more weight, I can swap to J springs to keep the lift right at ~3.5".
I appreciate any help with this. I'd like to order the springs/shocks this week.
Thanks!
I am stock (no bumpers, sliders, etc.), but do carry 2 spares in the back. Since I have little additional weight, I figure this lift will net me closer to 3.5 inches, putting me within L range.
I have researched this topic a bunch, but so far am not convinced this is the way to go. I have read Romer's thread, many many comments from Nay, etc. etc.....
Does anyone have this combo (850/863 with Ls on a stock rig)? Pictures?
I have a couple of observations/questions, and please correct me if I'm wrong here:
Will the theoretical 2.5" of lift put me right in the middle of travel with the standard shocks N73/N74 (5" up/5" down)?
And then I add another inch of lift (to 3.5" actual) and go with 2" longer shocks (the Ls). This should give me more down travel (4" up/ 6" down)?
I would have to lower my bumpstops ~2" to avoid over-compressing out the shocks?
Can I use the shocks to limit downtravel, or should I use limit straps?
Can I use small packers to put me closer to the middle of shock travel?
Will I be in danger of puking the spring on full articulation?
Are there any other shocks (e.g. bilsteins) that match better to the OME springs than the Ls? I dont mind using adapters if I have to.
I am using the rig for a combination of 75% pavement, 20% rough overland, and 5% crawling/ heavy articulation driving.
I am running 33" tires, and dont forsee myself going any larger.
If I add a bumper or more weight, I can swap to J springs to keep the lift right at ~3.5".
I appreciate any help with this. I'd like to order the springs/shocks this week.
Thanks!