Rear Suspension Upgrade - OME and Radflo

[chimyz]

Just installed OME Springs and Radflo shocks on the rear today...all I can say is WOW.

Part number for the OME springs are OME723. They are heavy springs which also add 50mm of lift. The Radflo shocks were custom ordered to match the front coilovers already on the rig.

First impressions...the ride has smoothed out as the front and rear suspension are now working in sync. Chatter type bumps are sucked up way better than with the stock springs and shocks, speed bumps are non-existant. The rear feels way more firm too, with not as much dip and roll in the back when turning. I look forward to being able to also load up a bunch more, as these are rated at 440 constant.

The addition has sent the rear of the truck up about 2.5", a little more than advertised, and made my LC look huge. Currently I have 33" BFG ATs, and they look tiny now. With the rear sitting higher again, the rig sits like it did when it was stock.

It was already dark when finished up, so no pics until tomorrow.

Thanks to Glenn at Radflo for making up the rear shocks and sending them out quickly. We have another family trip during October and I wanted to make sure everything was installed and working well before we left.

 

[uzj100]

Sounds sweet. Post pics when you get a chance.

 

[dtt255]

x 2 lets see the pics!!!!

What did you exactly order from Glen, so I can get the right parts....Also where did you get the OME Springs from??

The issue I have is that I don't want to lift the back any and the 50 mm is about 2 inches. I already have the fronts lifted about 1" to 1 1/2" and I know Glen did not recommend doing the full 3" lift. So if I raised the back 2 inches...that would mean I need another 2 inches in front....leaving my with a total of 3 1/2 inches up front...

hmmmm I will have to talk to Glen at RadFlo.....

 

[JBHorne]

Subscribing for pics!

 

[chimyz]

Here you go...

Not sure if this pic shows much of a difference from others I've posted, but the tale of the tape is:

From wheel well to ground
39" front
41" back

It is noticable in person, ****py cell phone pics don't do it justice.

I'm in lovely Cleveland all week, so when I return I'll be able to take better pics.

 

[JBHorne]

Here you go...

Not sure if this pic shows much of a difference from others I've posted, but the tale of the tape is:

From wheel well to ground
39" front
41" back

It is noticable in person, ****py cell phone pics don't do it justice.

I'm in lovely Cleveland all week, so when I return I'll be able to take better pics.

If possible, can you measure your new angles? Approach, Departure, Breakover, and ground clearance?

I'm quite interested! Thanks!

 

[dtt255]

Hey are you sure you got 50mm lift from those springs? ARB's prd on them shows only .75" of lift which is 19mm.

Actually they all show .75" lift.

Let me know.

 

[chimyz]

I think the .75" is with 440lbs loaded in the car, without that, I got 50mm or 2".

 

[dtt255]

I think the .75" is with 440lbs loaded in the car, without that, I got 50mm or 2".

Well when I spoke to ARB today they said that the max lift you should get from these springs is 3/4 inch.

Now you maybe getting some more lift from the Radflo's but Glenn didn't mention anything when I spoke to him to order my rear shocks.

I would give glen a call and tell him about this 2" lift.....something does not seem right....

 

[KLM Performance]

I installed the Radflo 2.5" Remote Res. shocks and TJM 3" lift springs on a friends 100 Series and it made an incredible difference. It is the perfect combination for someone who wants to improve the ride quality on the street while having the ability to go over anything off the road.

I created a Radflo/TJM 100 Series Suspension system that I can get you the "Ih8mud" price by emailing sales@klmperformance.com

 

[jwestpro]

I think the .75" is with 440lbs loaded in the car, without that, I got 50mm or 2".

Measure it on flat pavement. Ground to fender edges. Math doesn't lie. Comparison to stock vehicle adjusting for tire size will tell the amount.