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SPRINGS: OME (new) vs. Pro-Comp (used)

MomoJeep

MomoJeep

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So everyone raves about OME springs (YJ strings on a CJ). But does anyone have a direct experience going from Pro-comp (or equivalent) 2.5" lift CJ springs to OME?

I ask because my current pro-comp springs (with plastic slider disks between the leafs) are now about 15 years old, and perhaps have "softened" over the years, and maybe that makes them "close enough" to the OME setup?? I wonder if doing the OME YJ spring conversion is worth it?


Also- I once rode in a '94 Wrangler with new oem springs and it was no really any better than my CJ..! So, makes me a bit hesitant to do all the time and money for OME/YJ setup... Thoughts?
 
Personally I don't think my ome/yj setup is anything great. The previous owner installed the heavy duty version front & rear. They're too harsh for me, but I don't carry a ton of gear or winch like some do. I'm actually thinking of removing a leaf from each pack to see if that helps. Currently I just run a lower tire pressure in my 33s for a better ride.
 
I have the OME and purchased after researching their reputation. Can’t say I could be happier but I don’t know anything else. I have no complaints and would do the same again. I do have to say that my 8 is rattle free and the suspension is more than sufficient for my purposes.
 
designerRob said:
Personally I don't think my ome/yj setup is anything great. The previous owner installed the heavy duty version front & rear. They're too harsh for me, but I don't carry a ton of gear or winch like some do. I'm actually thinking of removing a leaf from each pack to see if that helps. Currently I just run a lower tire pressure in my 33s for a better ride.
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thanks, yeah could be the "Heavy duty" option was overkill. Without a winch, I would not do it on the front. I might go heavy duty on my rear, because I have a full hardtop, roof rack, and gear in the back...
 
designerRob said:
Personally I don't think my ome/yj setup is anything great. The previous owner installed the heavy duty version front & rear. They're too harsh for me, but I don't carry a ton of gear or winch like some do. I'm actually thinking of removing a leaf from each pack to see if that helps. Currently I just run a lower tire pressure in my 33s for a better ride.
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So, you didn't have the opportunity to compare the OME to other springs? CJ are notoriously a stiff ride, so if your comparing it other vehicles, OME might not seem like anything great..
 
mhinchliffe said:
I have the OME and purchased after researching their reputation. Can’t say I could be happier but I don’t know anything else. I have no complaints and would do the same again. I do have to say that my 8 is rattle free and the suspension is more than sufficient for my purposes.
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Sounds great. Were you previously driving it with other springs?
 
I was not. Bought it, drove it 100 yards and tore it apart for 3 years. It is a Cush ride in my opinion
 
I have a 3 inch Rancho suspension on one of my Scrambler. It’s a really soft ride.
 
MomoJeep said:
So, you didn't have the opportunity to compare the OME to other springs? CJ are notoriously a stiff ride, so if your comparing it other vehicles, OME might not seem like anything great..
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I did not. In fact I've never ridden in another CJ or leaf spring Jeep. I'm coming from a TJ (coil spring). I hope it's the HD aspect that's making mine so harsh.
 
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