OME Rear Springs All Around? Thoughts?

[TrebleHook]

I really want to go OME for my lift. I had one on my Land Rover and LOVED IT.

That said - the kits are ridiculously expensive...but...I found this doing an internet search (it's dated):

"Here in Norway, the OME springs is *the* springs to use ...
However, we don't use a YJ "kit".
We just buys 4 OME "heavy-duty" *rear* springs, and uses them on all 4 corners (no front springs).

JKS has a special front shackle hanger, which moves the front shackle 1" forward. We use 2 sets of CJ rear shackles.
U-bolt plates: rear's is bolt on, up front, you will need to weld the holes shut, then drill new ones, since the wrangler spring is .5" wider. The CJ7 front U-bolt plate is wide enough to handle this.

The ride is very good, and we have had no sagging (yet).
I have done this swap on 3 CJ7 's, 2 with V8's & 1 with the AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l ".
We get about 2.5 to 3" of lift, will handle perhaps a 32", but 33" is no-go (at least if you let it flex all out..)
But with a 1" body lift, a "small" 33" (like BFG) will fit."

What do think? Is there something to this?

The springs would be approx $400. The JKS shackle hanger is $115. Plus u-bolts, etc...it's still got to be WAY less expensive than the $1000 OME kit...

Ideas/Input/Recommendations?

Thanks!
Cheers,
TrebleHook

 

[kickitandholdit]

sounds interesting.

 

[Airzuk42]

Where can you get OME Cj REAR springs. I have 4 old stockers on my Sami, extended frame front, SPUA, SR, with 31's, and would like to replace with new. Seems like everyone wants to sell you CJ.

 

[TrebleHook]

Where can you get OME Cj REAR springs. I have 4 old stockers on my Sami, extended frame front, SPUA, SR, with 31's, and would like to replace with new. Seems like everyone wants to sell you CJ.

Not sure exactly what you mean....but try this:

Off-Road Equipment for the Serious Enthusiast

Cheers,
TrebleHook

 

[Airzuk42]

Not sure exactly what you mean....but try this:

Off-Road Equipment for the Serious Enthusiast

Cheers,
TrebleHook

THANKS, I'll try the link. I'm just looking for a source for OME CJ rear springs.

 

[73CJ]

Yes Sir that will work. That is what I did. I love it.

Got mone from 4WD, but I had to call them and ask for them.

YJ rears on all 4 corners.

YJ spring hangers
M.O.R.E. YJ shackle reversal
YJ spring plates

 

[Out of my mind CJ5]

Yes Sir that will work. That is what I did. I love it.

Got mone from 4WD, but I had to call them and ask for them.

YJ rears on all 4 corners.

YJ spring hangers
M.O.R.E. YJ shackle reversal
YJ spring plates

sorry but is that all you did to clear the 38's you have on your jeep? did you go SOA too ?