Purchasing a 2.5" lift

[sbrodacz]

I'm about to purchase a oem 2.5" lift but I am not sure which load to get. I was going to order heavy but I am worried it'll cause issues in the back. I have a front bumper and winch but nothing in the rear. I'd like to get a rear tire carrier and roof rack but that may not be for awhile.

Any recommendations where I should order from?

 

[SteamerF18]

Compiled 80 series suspension component spec thread... shocks, coils & more.

Vendors

@cruiseroutfit @sleeoffroad @reevesci (Trail Tailor) @David Otero (Dobinsons) and many more in the vendor section that I expect will walk you through the proper choices for your intended use.

 

[Dragos80]

Start here:
What is the primary use of your vehicle?
What is your budget?

Done.

 

[sbrodacz]

Start here:
What is the primary use of your vehicle?
What is your budget?

Done.

Unless it's going camping or on the trails, it sits on the driveway or in the garage. I'd like to stay under $1500.

 

[BreakerMark]

I've never seen a 2.5" OME lift over $1000. If you have a lot of extra weight on it (like armor and camping supplies) or its a purely offroading/camping vehicle I'd go with the heavy springs.

 

[sbrodacz]

I've never seen a 2.5" OME lift over $1000. If you have a lot of extra weight on it (like armor and camping supplies) or its a purely offroading/camping vehicle I'd go with the heavy springs.

I used it once a year ago this past Oct. Otherwise it's used on the trails/camping. I do plan on getting a trailer.

 

[Box Rocket]

Won't be the cheapest, but is one of the best.....check out the Slinky kits. The Stage1 is still pretty affordable but is excellent. The Stage4 is hard to beat with any other bolt on kit.
https://www.endlesshorizonoutfitter...ser/fj80_1990_1997/suspension-fj80_1990_1997/

 

[sbrodacz]

I have heard good things about slinky but a little out of my budget right now. Then I won't have the funds to purchase a tent from you.

 

[Starlord]

I was looking at the same thing. I went with Dobison springs and Icon shocks. But I splurged on expensive shocks.

 

[sbrodacz]

I was looking at the same thing. I went with Dobison springs and Icon shocks. But I splurged on expensive shocks.

What made you go with Dobison?

 

[Dragos80]

If you don't plan on a lot of off roading, you might want to consider a stock height setup from any of the vendors here.
There are a few advantages to that setup. Lower cost being the first one and the lack of need of additional accessories, labor and costs.
You won't need to worry about caster correction, drop sway bars, extended brake lines, etc.

 

[slow95z]

Dobinson replaced my ome and I couldn't have been happier. Went with the flexi coils and I am in love with them.

 

[rc51kid]

Dobinson replaced my ome and I couldn't have been happier. Went with the flexi coils and I am in love with them.

How heavy is your truck I was told the flexi work better with trucks that arnt very heavy. Is that true?

 

[Gabriel 71]

Oh man I'm keeping my eye on this post curious myself about the Dobinsons

 

[Starlord]

What made you go with Dobison?

There were a lot of good reviews on their variable rate springs and they seem to be the next step down from slinkys. If I recall correctly they make slinky springs but just don't put some of the costlier coils in them that slinky does.

Also I saw the stock height spring thread the Crikey Mike made and the person that posted their results actually had quite a significant lift from stock springs alone due to sagging from the old stockers. I ended up talking with mike and he talked me into their 2" springs and I picked up the Icon 0-3" lift shocks. I figure if its still not high enough I will add some .5" spring spacers.

 

[Starlord]

How heavy is your truck I was told the flexi work better with trucks that arnt very heavy. Is that true?

From another thread

The Flexi coils are better for light vehicles kinda like rock crawlers per say. I would say the Tapered coils do a better job for overland rigs with bumpers and accessories. Otherwise the linear coils still do the job and with our shocks the ride is very good.

 

[Irish Reiver]

I don't have any experience with OME set up but I guess at one time it was the only game in town. When I chose my lift all my research indicated that there were much better option for very little extra funds. Based on feedback from this site I ended up getting a 3" ToughDog lift with foam front shocks and adjustable rears from @reevesci . He helped me make the right choices and I can't speak highly enough of them. The ride is just addictive.

 

[sbrodacz]

I don't have any experience with OME set up but I guess at one time it was the only game in town. When I chose my lift all my research indicated that there were much better option for very little extra funds. Based on feedback from this site I ended up getting a 3" ToughDog lift with foam front shocks and adjustable rears from @reevesci . He helped me make the right choices and I can't speak highly enough of them. The ride is just addictive.

Aren't they in Australia?

 

[Jgunner]

My icon settled to roughly 2.5” with a little weight, but rides great! Been great in the dirt too!

 

[sbrodacz]

My icon settled to roughly 2.5” with a little weight, but rides great! Been great in the dirt too!

UGH I just cannot justify spending that much on a lift, but I need something. I really need a few more inches.