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Opinions wanted: if money was no object.

HighSierra CJ

HighSierra CJ

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Hey guys, I’m calling on your experience and opinions. I’m going to be installing a 2 inch to 2 1/2 inch suspension lift on one of my Scrambler’s. Ride quality is what I’m after. If money were no object, what brand suspension/shocks would you guys recommend? I’m currently looking at BDS, and old man emu.

Thanks in advance for your input
 
I spent the $ on OME. Can't complain nor can I compare to BDS. I did look at the BDS initially but got hooked up with a deal on my OME. Right now with a herniated disc and a tore MCL, I wish mine was factory height. Also have a 1" body lift and ~1/2" shackle lift on 33x12.50-15" on factory 7" chrome wheels.
I'd say you probably can't go wrong either way but at the end of the day it's a lifted Jeep so don't think it's going to ride like a Suburban down the road.
 
Springs might be a draw, have had both and they are equal if you are going with a 2 inch lift. I would definitely recommend Fox Racing shocks , great ride quality
 
Thanks For the input guys. I was wondering if the fox racing shocks would make a difference. They offer them as an option on the BDS web sight.
 
HighSierra CJ said:
Hey guys, I’m calling on your experience and opinions. I’m going to be installing a 2 inch to 2 1/2 inch suspension lift on one of my Scrambler’s. Ride quality is what I’m after. If money were no object, what brand suspension/shocks would you guys recommend? I’m currently looking at BDS, and old man emu.

Thanks in advance for your input
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Money no object choices:
1. Swap to TDK frame w/ TJ/LJ long arm setup. Buy RockKrawler or Metal Cloak lift kit with Falcon Shocks. There is no substitute for a more modern suspension design.

2. Buy custom springs from Alcan. Makes sure you know your final configuration and what you want to do with it. Get your vehicle with final tire and wheel setup carefully weighed at all 4 corner. Same as above; Scrangler says shocks right now go something like 1. Falcon 2. Metalcloak 3. Fox; then a bigger gap to Bilstien.

I have bilstiens and Alcans. It rode really good until I swapped the tires that the Alcans were designed for for a bigger set that weighs 35 lbs more per corner. Still doesn't ride bad; but not as good.
 
Money no object- the TDK frame with TJ suspension is the winner.
But since money is an object, I went with BDS. It will still be a month or two until it’s driving. I went with the BDS shocks, but I’ve always loved the Bilstein 5100’s.
 
Thanks for all of your input guys. This forum is such a wealth of information. Two years ago I purchased an old man emu suspension for my sons LJ. You’re absolutely rides like a dream. Though it road really nice with the stock suspension as well. I have no experience with the OME leaf spring set up on a Jeep. After much consideration, I think I might go with a 2 1/2 inch BDS. I’ll keep you guys posted. Thanks again
 
Update:
I went ahead and installed a 2 1/2 inch BDS lift. I’m very happy with the ride quality and handling. It sits about 1 inch taller than my other two Scrambler’s, which both have 2 1/2 inch Rancho lifts. But the Ride quality of the BTS is far superior over the Rancho
 

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Looks good...what size tire are you turning? I am in the market for new springs on my 8 and also looking at BDS...however the 4" lift. I run 33x10.50.
 
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