When evaluating OME lifts the springs with the appropriate wight giving a 2.5" to 3" lift utilize the standard OME shock. With spacers and other crap, at what ligt height do you need to use the OME L shock?
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boekppl said:I think when you move to J springs is when you need the L shocks. I think.
T Y L E R said:Search
T Y L E R said:chat// I know .. I saw that one Ken. I'm still packing for the trip .. maybe when I return.
Now pick up the phone, talk to Ben and go 4 inches ya
TY //chat
Romer said:The point of this thread was to answer one of the open questions in the FAQ.
semlin said:ask Dan, he runs ome regulars with 864s on the back and Js ont he front if memory serves. that was enough to sell me on the same with js and 863s with all my new weight. I am sure I lose some droop not using Ls but the purpose of my lift is to get back to where I was with a medium lift before a winch, sliders and rear bumper got added.
Romer said:Dan and I had several converstaions on this subject over many a beer.
FirstToy said:I thought you couldn't use L shocks w/ Heavies unless you drop the bumpstops (?)
Conversely, if you use J's w/ regular OME shocks will you overextend the shock?
I'm sure this is rehash but in the right spirit of the thread! :whoops:
Romer said:Thanks James-
I was under the impression it's all about the lift hight. An unloaded J spring setup would need L Shocks.
Lots of people are using the 850J/863 (non J in rear) when loaded with an ARB, Heavey winch without L Shocks. I think Kevin's post above about it being when the lift crosses 3.5" inches is a probably pretty good.
But, what I am trying to do is getting some discussion so we can enhance this point in the FAQ thread, so feel free to correct me if I am wrong or you have another viewpoint.
cruiserdan said:I have a set of Cory's spacers (very nicely made I might add)
FirstToy said:Also, Romer, I dont understand how your moving to 35's will affect the shock choice. I am missing a piece of the puzzle here, if you could elaborate it would help me out.