matthewp
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Question about OME + Skyjacker parts PROBLEM FIXED.... Just throw money at it!
OK, first thing: I want to appologize for not quite doing my homework (I did do a lot of searching on the threads, but obviously not enough).
Second: I want to thank Rev. Mudd and the other folks for the advice in the Random Thoughts screw up for pointing out my mis-calculation.
Third: I want to see if I can limit the end cost ($) of my inattentiveness.
Here go a couple of questions: I bought the Skyjacker 2 1/2" lift from JBA but missed the fact the front Skyjacker front springs are not really any better than the original equipment. My fix is to buy OME 790s (I am planning on getting an ARB bumper down the line anyway, hence the 790s) and just install them now. Here's the question:
1a) Can I just use the OMEs with the Skyjacker strut and/or assembly I already have? (I'm trying NOT to have to swallow an extra $300 for the new struts).
1b) If so, is it just a case of switching springs (the Skyjackers came fully assembled already).
2) Now you guys have me worried about the Skyjacker rear springs and shocks. Are they OK or can I expect them to fail too?
Honestly, I would like to not completely "scrap" a brand new Skyjacker lift still sitting in the box, but I do want to do this right the first time. I also have bought JBA UCAs, Boiler Top Plates, Sway Bar Dis-connects, Brake line extenders, an extra set of Rear Upper Isolators, Teraflex Front Bumpstops, and the set-up for "2 puck" rear bumpstops. I know I can still use them!
OK, first thing: I want to appologize for not quite doing my homework (I did do a lot of searching on the threads, but obviously not enough).
Second: I want to thank Rev. Mudd and the other folks for the advice in the Random Thoughts screw up for pointing out my mis-calculation.
Third: I want to see if I can limit the end cost ($) of my inattentiveness.
Here go a couple of questions: I bought the Skyjacker 2 1/2" lift from JBA but missed the fact the front Skyjacker front springs are not really any better than the original equipment. My fix is to buy OME 790s (I am planning on getting an ARB bumper down the line anyway, hence the 790s) and just install them now. Here's the question:
1a) Can I just use the OMEs with the Skyjacker strut and/or assembly I already have? (I'm trying NOT to have to swallow an extra $300 for the new struts).
1b) If so, is it just a case of switching springs (the Skyjackers came fully assembled already).
2) Now you guys have me worried about the Skyjacker rear springs and shocks. Are they OK or can I expect them to fail too?
Honestly, I would like to not completely "scrap" a brand new Skyjacker lift still sitting in the box, but I do want to do this right the first time. I also have bought JBA UCAs, Boiler Top Plates, Sway Bar Dis-connects, Brake line extenders, an extra set of Rear Upper Isolators, Teraflex Front Bumpstops, and the set-up for "2 puck" rear bumpstops. I know I can still use them!
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