Trying to follow this recipe again, have most of the parts gathered, except for the:
Last year Rokmen had delisted the product, now rokmen.com is gone.
Is there a similar 0.5” TJ body lift product still on the market? Or does anyone have a used or spare set?
Cheers
Thanks to @CodaMan for laying the ground work for this one as he inspired me to write this thread as a resource for others.
The issue is that I see people constantly posting about purchasing the OME 2.5" lift, Rough County 2.5" lifts, or others "lift kits". In reality, I think you can save a lot of money and get better quality parts if you piece together your own lift. The problem I have with the OME lift is that the newer shocks they switched to years ago ride terrible in comparison to the shocks they used to use. Rough Country is the same way in that the shocks they include in their kits are absolutely terrible.
For the most part, springs are springs, but the shocks are really what's going to affect your ride quality. That being said, below you'll find a perfect recipe for a 2" lift that uses quality parts and won't break the bank. In addition, this setup shouldn't require a transfer case drop in most cases.
- Rancho RS5000X Shocks 0-2" (2 Front) — RS55128
- Rancho RS5000X Shocks 0-2" (2 Rear) — RS55240
- Pro Comp 2" Springs (Front) — EXP55297
- Pro Comp 2" Springs (Rear) — EXP55298
- OME Rear Track Bar Reloaction Bracket — ARB FKWTJ02
- Rokmen 1/2" Aluminum Body Lift
- Daystar.75" Spacers — KJ09108BK (note: only used above front springs for leveling, if you don't care about being level, you don't need these)
With the addition of a Savvy 1.25" body lift and a 1" Savvy motor mount lift, you can easily turn this lift into a 3.25" lift and set yourself up for a tummy tuck.
Hopefully this thread serves as a resource to others. You're much better off piecing your own lift together as oppose to buying a "kit" in most cases.
Hello all...
I'm new to Jeeps and off-roading in general. I have a completely stock 2005 Sport with 51k miles. It was involved in a fender bender prior to my purchase so it needs minor body work. The coolest part is it's a right hand drive . I live in SoCal and don't have plans for any major off-roading; just fun dirt/fire trails. I would like to keep my stock 15" steel wheels but add 31" tires.
I am not familiar with lifts other than the leveling strut/spring assembly I installed on my F150. Frankly, I am not eager to lift the Jeep unless I have to. Many posts here say a 31" tire will work just fine on a stock suspension except under major articulation. I would like to start with the new tires only and see where it goes. However, I do want new shocks to help with the rough ride. I am interested in the Rancho RS5000X mentioned by Chris. Their spec'd for 0-2". Does that mean that installing those shocks alone, without longer springs, will keep the stock height? If so, I think I will obtain both, a better ride and room for a future 2" lift if needed.
Thought/advice? THANK YOU!!!
Thanks to @CodaMan for laying the ground work for this one as he inspired me to write this thread as a resource for others.
The issue is that I see people constantly posting about purchasing the OME 2.5" lift, Rough County 2.5" lifts, or others "lift kits". In reality, I think you can save a lot of money and get better quality parts if you piece together your own lift. The problem I have with the OME lift is that the newer shocks they switched to years ago ride terrible in comparison to the shocks they used to use. Rough Country is the same way in that the shocks they include in their kits are absolutely terrible.
For the most part, springs are springs, but the shocks are really what's going to affect your ride quality. That being said, below you'll find a perfect recipe for a 2" lift that uses quality parts and won't break the bank. In addition, this setup shouldn't require a transfer case drop in most cases.
- Rancho RS5000X Shocks 0-2" (2 Front) — RS55128
- Rancho RS5000X Shocks 0-2" (2 Rear) — RS55240
- Pro Comp 2" Springs (Front) — EXP55297
- Pro Comp 2" Springs (Rear) — EXP55298
- OME Rear Track Bar Reloaction Bracket — ARB FKWTJ02
- Rokmen 1/2" Aluminum Body Lift
- Daystar.75" Spacers — KJ09108BK (note: only used above front springs for leveling, if you don't care about being level, you don't need these)
With the addition of a Savvy 1.25" body lift and a 1" Savvy motor mount lift, you can easily turn this lift into a 3.25" lift and set yourself up for a tummy tuck.
Hopefully this thread serves as a resource to others. You're much better off piecing your own lift together as oppose to buying a "kit" in most cases.
Good morning,
I'm new to Jeeps and not yet well versed in their setup. I am very interested in this setup. Will it negatively affect suspension geometry? Any premature wear on other parts that I should be aware of?
Thank you
No, it’s such a mild setup that the impact on geometry will be minimal, especially if you have a long wheelbase model!
Thank you. No long wheelbase, just a Sport. Do you know if I need to do anything different since I have a RHD model.
I can’t say for sure since I’ve never worked on a RHD model but I don’t think so. I think the only place you’d run into an issue would be the track bars perhaps. I think the RHD requires specific track bars.
You are correct, the front track bars are reversed. The setup you recommended in the original post does not affect the front track bars, correct?