Which suspension lift kit its better?

[melitonxj88]

hi.. i am from Perú
I am buying a Jeep Classic 2001 4.0 L
It has a LIft kit of 3inchz PRO COMP
I wanted to buy a IRON MAN or OME Suspension lift kit but dont know wich is better for this jeep
Maybe u could all help me
Thanks :mel:

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ome/ome300.jpg
http://www.foro4x4.com/tienda/ironman/originales/ironman_logo.jpg

[Mudderoy]

hi.. i am from Perú
I am buying a Jeep Classic 2001 4.0 L
It has a LIft kit of 3inchz PRO COMP
I wanted to buy a IRON MAN or OME Suspension lift kit but dont know wich is better for this jeep
Maybe u could all help me
Thanks :mel:

http://www.expeditionexchange.com/ome/ome300.jpg
http://www.foro4x4.com/tienda/ironman/originales/ironman_logo.jpg

It will be interesting seeing what the recommendation is here. I only have ever had Rough Country so I can't give you an opinion.

[4.3LXJ]

The OME suspension will give a softer ride. But they only lift to 3". If you are looking for a taller lift, it will have to be Ironman or another brand.

[melitonxj88]

Thanks for u time anyway :)

[cantab27]

wait for the aussie boys to chime in....aussie made i think and a few run them....

cheers

[jccatt]

OME would be better. Ironman is cheap stuff. You need to get springs for the right job. Soft for wheeling, hard for towing. Do some reasearch.

[modestmar00xj]

I went with a rough country 6.5 and love it!

[OMOC]

T&T CUSTOMS or Rusty's Off Road has one of the best lifts for an XJ. I have a 5.5 from Rusty's and wheel every with no issues.

[melitonxj88]

thankz!!! :)

[gary63]

The OME suspension will give a softer ride. But they only lift to 3". If you are looking for a taller lift, it will have to be Ironman or another brand.
ome now has taller but they use longer shakles and spacer on there 3 ni. kit

[TeXJ]

Before we can/should be giving you recommendations, we need to know what are your intentions?

Street with the occasional off road excurssion?

What size tires do you want to fit?

Are you just doing it for looks?

I've had really good luck with the Rubicon Express 3.5" Super Flex kit.

[bluedragon436]

Only Red Jeeps do lifts just for looks!! LOL... Nah.. but seriously the above info would help folks make a wise recommendation for you!!!

[TeXJ]

Only Red Jeeps do lifts just for looks!! LOL... Nah.. but seriously the above info would help folks make a wise recommendation for you!!!

I say screw getting a lift, just get a green XJ, they can do it all :D

[melitonxj88]

Street with the occasional off road excurssion 2 times in a month
only 3 inch
tires 31.x10.5 MT

[TeXJ]

Street with the occasional off road excurssion 2 times in a month
only 3 inch
tires 31.x10.5 MT

Ok, so you will want a 3"-3.5" lift. They can fit 31" tires with very little rubbing. I say you should also get lower control arms(LCA). Ones with a flex joint will help you do just that. Plus the stock ones are weak.

Now for lift kits. I have a Rubicon Express 3.5" Super Flex
http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=115

I didnt get the leaf springs, I used s-10 springs for my rear lift. Seeing as you are in Peru, not sure how many there are down there, if at all. Plus the springs are nice. Rubicon Express is known for good stuff. I've had their lift since 2003, and its on it's second vehicle.

Second, I have started to hear good things about Rough Country. Before they were really stiff rides.



What you want out of a lift....I would get quick disconnects and Lower Control Arms. You will want to think about getting a transfercase lower kit, or do what I did and just use washers to lower the crossmemeber an inch.

hope that helps, oh and when you want to go to a bigger tire, you can...I'm currently running 33" MTR's with the same lift.

[melitonxj88]

TeXJ thanks bro your infomration helped me a lot
i will be uploading some pics of my new jeep classic 2001 for u can see it.

[TeXJ]

TeXJ thanks bro your infomration helped me a lot
i will be uploading some pics of my new jeep classic 2001 for u can see it.

no problema!

With the 2001 you will want to get a transfer case drop, 1 inch should be fine

[melitonxj88]

This is the jeep http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3244/33706321679472718841042.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/33706321679472718841042.jpg/)

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what do u think?

[bluedragon436]

I see no Jeep!!

[jeepincori]

thats a good looking jeep! that front bumper blends so well it looks almost stock!
why is the snorkel on the wrong side? lol

[melitonxj88]

How come¿

[melitonxj88]

There was no space in the other side.
This is a europe version , IF I AM NOT WRONG
I WILL TOOK PICS OF ALL LATER
:)

[Mudderoy]

There was no space in the other side.
This is a europe version , IF I AM NOT WRONG
I WILL TOOK PICS OF ALL LATER
:)

On the US versions the snorkel goes on the driver's side. The air box on ours is on the driver's side.

Hey maybe you can show us a picture with the hood up? :camera: :popcorn:

[saar]

I'm using the RE3.5 superflex.
Great kit offroad, very firm "on road"
You may want to consider that while buying a 3.5" lift.
Due to the geometry of the front control arms, you will feel each and every bump if you are running more than 2.5".

245/75/16 with the RE 3.5":
http://www.pic.co.il/Files/0349364E2C3945329508FE05D26F4BCC/norm_9C67642698F6462E8735C8B540B3FB90.JPG

Saar

[cantab27]

This is the jeep http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3244/33706321679472718841042.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/33706321679472718841042.jpg/)

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what do u think?

that's a nice clean looking jeep you have got...i like the look of ya bumper very nice....some wheeling pics next please:D.........

and to texj,, nice work in this thread , very helpful to a new overseas member , well done and thanks mate.......;)

[TeXJ]

that's a nice clean looking jeep you have got...i like the look of ya bumper very nice....some wheeling pics next please:D.........

and to texj,, nice work in this thread , very helpful to a new overseas member , well done and thanks mate.......;)

awww shucks :p

[LizardRunner]

Wow! that is a sweet rig you have there. oh yeah, Keep up the good work TeXJ :D

[TeXJ]

Wow! that is a sweet rig you have there. oh yeah, Keep up the good work TeXJ :D

Now you're just brown nosing :p

[melitonxj88]

sORRY I HAVE BEEN BUSSY I WILL UPLOAD THE HOOD PICS AND MORE
GIVE ME 4 DAYS

[cantab27]

sORRY I HAVE BEEN BUSSY I WILL UPLOAD THE HOOD PICS AND MORE
GIVE ME 4 DAYS

if not done in 4 days there will be a knock on ya door...:D

[melitonxj88]

hahahaa OK bro

[melitonxj88]

hellohttp://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/337/dscn7516.jpg/ jeeperos
As promised the pictures of the hood of my jeep classic 2001 Europe Version 4. 0 L AT
My camera is spoiled. other day I take pictures again so they can see better
I just wanted to share that I had said I would do
BOTH ARE MY XJ JEEPS!! 88 and 2001
enjoy:D

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[TeXJ]

hellohttp://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/337/dscn7516.jpg/ jeeperos
As promised the pictures of the hood of my jeep classic 2001 Europe Version 4. 0 L AT
My camera is spoiled. other day I take pictures again so they can see better
I just wanted to share that I had said I would do
BOTH ARE MY XJ JEEPS!! 88 and 2001
enjoy:D

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/337/dscn7516.jpg
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/dscn7518d.jpg
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/252/dscn7520q.jpg
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/dscn7532.jpg
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/dscn7535q.jpg
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/854/dscn7536k.jpg

[TeXJ]

not sure if my work is filtering the images i just reposted or not...all i see are red X's

[melitonxj88]

I couldent do it so i just put the links..
I also see the 2 firts pics

[Mudderoy]

I couldent do it so i just put the links..
I also see the 2 firts pics

I put those in there. Basically you bring the picture up on your screen, right click it and look for something that says LIKE "copy image url" "copy image location" something like that. Paste it into your post then put the and around it.

[TeXJ]

I put those in there. Basically you bring the picture up on your screen, right click it and look for something that says LIKE "copy image url" "copy image location" something like that. Paste it into your post then put the and around it.

aww ok I thought if i just did the [img]... it would work...oh well i tried :D

[Mudderoy]

aww ok I thought if i just did the [img]... it would work...oh well i tried :D

Yeah I tried that first, but something image shack is doing doesn't let it work correctly here. So I just got the link directly from the picture being displayed on my screen and did it.

I bet they've do it on purpose so people will have to go to their site and see the ads :bang:

[melitonxj88]

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[4.3LXJ]

That is all way too clean, I am jealous

[cantab27]

like the one on the left , what colour is that???? red one just a parts one...? thanks for the pics mate.... wheeling pics next please....lol

[melitonxj88]

like the one on the left , what colour is that???? red one just a parts one...? thanks for the pics mate.... wheeling pics next please....lol

sure.. next pics will be in offroad but first i need to get the windows / black permission hahaha

[LizardRunner]

Nice pics, thanks for showing the leftie engine compartment, never seen one before.

[ALS XJ]

I was also thinking about the RE Super-Ride w/leaf pack, OME Sport shocks, JKS tracbar. I have a 92 w/np242 and D35...does anyone else use this set up...want to run 31/10.5/15 Cooper STT on 8" DC2's w/3.75 BS.

[TeXJ]

For me I would go with the super-flex.