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[quote author=Riley link=board=2;threadid=6270;start=msg51447#msg51447 date=1066277904]
Christo - I too am considering the OME lift but just not sure which one to go with. I do a bit of off-roading and need clearance in the rear (especially when loaded with camping gear). I also don't have any aftermarket front bumper but might someday.
The 861/862 combo would probably be fine IF I get the 1.5" of actual lift that others talk about. But I get worried when it's spec'd at only .5" of lift.
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I would not bank on it. The only times you see that height is if the original was sagged.
[quote author=Riley link=board=2;threadid=6270;start=msg51447#msg51447 date=1066277904]
Another question is with a front bumper is it better to have the 861 low lift but heavy OR the 851 higher lift but light?
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The 851's is fine for a bumper allone, but not bumper and winch. If you don't want the back to high, but you are going to run a bar and winch, you could run 850 springs in the front and 860 in the rear. It will sit pretty level.
[quote author=Riley link=board=2;threadid=6270;start=msg51447#msg51447 date=1066277904]
Yet another question is with the 2" lift (like 860's) do I need to do any driveshaft mods? I understand I need caster correction but not sure about the driveshaft.
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No mods needed, other than caster. Only time you get vibrations is if you run the 850's in the front and not enough weight.
[quote author=Riley link=board=2;threadid=6270;start=msg51447#msg51447 date=1066277904]
Perhaps a phone call would be best to discuss. I also need to discuss shipping your sliders and skid plate up to Canada.
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How far are you from Fernie? MTRat (Sean) is at the shop today and tomorrow. I am sure he will be more than willing to transport some stuff up for some gas money
Christo - I too am considering the OME lift but just not sure which one to go with. I do a bit of off-roading and need clearance in the rear (especially when loaded with camping gear). I also don't have any aftermarket front bumper but might someday.
The 861/862 combo would probably be fine IF I get the 1.5" of actual lift that others talk about. But I get worried when it's spec'd at only .5" of lift.
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I would not bank on it. The only times you see that height is if the original was sagged.
[quote author=Riley link=board=2;threadid=6270;start=msg51447#msg51447 date=1066277904]
Another question is with a front bumper is it better to have the 861 low lift but heavy OR the 851 higher lift but light?
[/quote]
The 851's is fine for a bumper allone, but not bumper and winch. If you don't want the back to high, but you are going to run a bar and winch, you could run 850 springs in the front and 860 in the rear. It will sit pretty level.
[quote author=Riley link=board=2;threadid=6270;start=msg51447#msg51447 date=1066277904]
Yet another question is with the 2" lift (like 860's) do I need to do any driveshaft mods? I understand I need caster correction but not sure about the driveshaft.
[/quote]
No mods needed, other than caster. Only time you get vibrations is if you run the 850's in the front and not enough weight.
[quote author=Riley link=board=2;threadid=6270;start=msg51447#msg51447 date=1066277904]
Perhaps a phone call would be best to discuss. I also need to discuss shipping your sliders and skid plate up to Canada.
[/quote]
How far are you from Fernie? MTRat (Sean) is at the shop today and tomorrow. I am sure he will be more than willing to transport some stuff up for some gas money
