OME 2" Lift - Bilstein's Ok? (1 Viewer)

[WarTruck]

Potentially looking to add an OME 2" spring lift to a basically stock 80. It currently has almost-new yellow Bilstein shocks installed.

Are these yellow Bilstein's Ok for the OME 2" lift?

Or do I need to buy the OME shocks as well?

 

[baggar11]

They'll work. You'll just bottom out the shocks if you try to go crazy on flex.

 

[half k cruiser]

If you do upgrade I would recommend getting something better than the OME shocks. I have them on my 97 and they suck. I never really thought much about shocks before but it makes me want something better like a FOX.

 

[UnderDawg]

I just ordered the Fox's 2.0 on flea bay a few days ago. $230 shipped for a pair. Get the 3"-4" lift shocks, then you'll never need to worry about bottoming out and if you go higher your still covered.

 

[Qball]

It will work and you will not bottom out the shocks, but because the shock is shorter you won't get full droop/flex.

If you install 4 inch shocks then you will have to extend your brake lines and extend your bumpstops or you will bottom out your longer shocks.