Rubicon Express?
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Re: Rubicon Express?
Carl,
'Super-Ride' is just a marketing name to make a cheaper option sound
more appealing. I doubt that ride comfort is significantly better. Don't
worry, either kit with OME shocks will give you a *much* better ride
than your sagged out 15 year old stock suspension.
The 3.5" kit can later be upgraded to 4.5" by adding longer rear
shackles, front coil spring spacers, longer upper control arms, and a
longer track bar. If you think this may be in your future, consider
substituting adjustable lower control arms for another $20 each.
Note that the OME shock has a small circlip to hold the retaining washer
that centers it on its bar pin. The clips can be difficult to install
correctly and have been known to pop off allowing the shock to slide
around on the pin. Haven't had trouble with mine, but I recently tack
welded the retaining washers to the pins to be safe. The OME design
preloads the bushing so bar pin eliminators aren't required, but they
can be used to avoid the circlip failure issue:
http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1310
Be sure to order the long shocks:
OME N35L (front): 26.7" open, 15.7" compressed
OME N36L (rear) : 24.5" open, 14.6" compressed
The standard size is definitely too short for your lift, but the 'L'
size may be on the long side so be double sure that your bump stops are
extended far enough to hit the axles well before the shocks are fully
compressed.
The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Thanks, Steve. Does the "Super-Ride" really ride much better than the
> "Super-flex"? I'd perfer the super-flex but I don't want to get a much less
> than stock ride. I'll be getting Old Man Emu shocks.
>
> Carl
'Super-Ride' is just a marketing name to make a cheaper option sound
more appealing. I doubt that ride comfort is significantly better. Don't
worry, either kit with OME shocks will give you a *much* better ride
than your sagged out 15 year old stock suspension.
The 3.5" kit can later be upgraded to 4.5" by adding longer rear
shackles, front coil spring spacers, longer upper control arms, and a
longer track bar. If you think this may be in your future, consider
substituting adjustable lower control arms for another $20 each.
Note that the OME shock has a small circlip to hold the retaining washer
that centers it on its bar pin. The clips can be difficult to install
correctly and have been known to pop off allowing the shock to slide
around on the pin. Haven't had trouble with mine, but I recently tack
welded the retaining washers to the pins to be safe. The OME design
preloads the bushing so bar pin eliminators aren't required, but they
can be used to avoid the circlip failure issue:
http://jeephorizons.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1310
Be sure to order the long shocks:
OME N35L (front): 26.7" open, 15.7" compressed
OME N36L (rear) : 24.5" open, 14.6" compressed
The standard size is definitely too short for your lift, but the 'L'
size may be on the long side so be double sure that your bump stops are
extended far enough to hit the axles well before the shocks are fully
compressed.
The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org
Carl Saiyed wrote:
> Thanks, Steve. Does the "Super-Ride" really ride much better than the
> "Super-flex"? I'd perfer the super-flex but I don't want to get a much less
> than stock ride. I'll be getting Old Man Emu shocks.
>
> Carl
#32
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Re: Rubicon Express?
I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his contact
information.
Jim
94XJ
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
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> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his contact
information.
Jim
94XJ
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
#33
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Re: Rubicon Express?
I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his contact
information.
Jim
94XJ
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his contact
information.
Jim
94XJ
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
#34
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Re: Rubicon Express?
I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his contact
information.
Jim
94XJ
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his contact
information.
Jim
94XJ
"Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>
> Steve
> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>
>
#35
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Non-related post - PING Jim Kelly
Sorry for the hijacked thread...
Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just curious...
I'm in Little Rock myself.
"Jim Kelly" <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F3mtd.156781$5K2.35299@attbi_s03...
>I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
> him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his
> contact
> information.
>
> Jim
> 94XJ
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
>> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
>> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>
>
>
>
Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just curious...
I'm in Little Rock myself.
"Jim Kelly" <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F3mtd.156781$5K2.35299@attbi_s03...
>I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
> him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his
> contact
> information.
>
> Jim
> 94XJ
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
>> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
>> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>
>
>
>
#36
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Non-related post - PING Jim Kelly
Sorry for the hijacked thread...
Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just curious...
I'm in Little Rock myself.
"Jim Kelly" <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F3mtd.156781$5K2.35299@attbi_s03...
>I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
> him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his
> contact
> information.
>
> Jim
> 94XJ
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
>> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
>> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>
>
>
>
Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just curious...
I'm in Little Rock myself.
"Jim Kelly" <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F3mtd.156781$5K2.35299@attbi_s03...
>I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
> him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his
> contact
> information.
>
> Jim
> 94XJ
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
>> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
>> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>
>
>
>
#37
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Non-related post - PING Jim Kelly
Sorry for the hijacked thread...
Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just curious...
I'm in Little Rock myself.
"Jim Kelly" <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F3mtd.156781$5K2.35299@attbi_s03...
>I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
> him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his
> contact
> information.
>
> Jim
> 94XJ
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
>> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
>> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>
>
>
>
Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just curious...
I'm in Little Rock myself.
"Jim Kelly" <corndog__@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F3mtd.156781$5K2.35299@attbi_s03...
>I bought my lift (albeit the 6025) from Bob Supplee. I highly recommend
> him. Quick and very helpful. A quick google search will yield his
> contact
> information.
>
> Jim
> 94XJ
>
> "Steve" <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in message
> news:31m50mF38niciU1@individual.net...
>> The RE6030 kit lists on the RE site for $680. I recall getting quotes
>> from online dealers for less than $480 so shop around.
>>
>> Steve
>> http://xjeep.dyndns.org
>>
>>
>
>
>
#38
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Re: Non-related post - PING Jim Kelly
Nope. Lexington, KY.
Jim
"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:2Sntd.41695$Al3.37079@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
> Sorry for the hijacked thread...
>
> Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
> common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just
curious...
> I'm in Little Rock myself.
>
Jim
"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:2Sntd.41695$Al3.37079@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
> Sorry for the hijacked thread...
>
> Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
> common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just
curious...
> I'm in Little Rock myself.
>
#39
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Re: Non-related post - PING Jim Kelly
Nope. Lexington, KY.
Jim
"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:2Sntd.41695$Al3.37079@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
> Sorry for the hijacked thread...
>
> Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
> common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just
curious...
> I'm in Little Rock myself.
>
Jim
"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:2Sntd.41695$Al3.37079@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
> Sorry for the hijacked thread...
>
> Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
> common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just
curious...
> I'm in Little Rock myself.
>
#40
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Re: Non-related post - PING Jim Kelly
Nope. Lexington, KY.
Jim
"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:2Sntd.41695$Al3.37079@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
> Sorry for the hijacked thread...
>
> Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
> common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just
curious...
> I'm in Little Rock myself.
>
Jim
"Ichabod Shagnasti" <murfysflaw@nospamhere.com> wrote in message
news:2Sntd.41695$Al3.37079@newssvr30.news.prodigy. com...
> Sorry for the hijacked thread...
>
> Jim... you wouldn't happen to be in PA would you? I know it's likely a
> common name, but I work w/ someone with the same name and am just
curious...
> I'm in Little Rock myself.
>