| Author | Message | ||
     Rob Margis (Rovermonk48) New Member Username: Rovermonk48 Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2003 |
which springs would ya'll recommend Old Man Emu HD springs or Green Monster 2 or 3 inch springs? | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 1120 Registered: 09-2002 |
Ive run OME, RTE and now I have Green Monsters 3" in the rear now and I like them. I've had them in for 4 or 5 wheeling trips now and i like the stiffness of them. We will see how they work in 6 months. I carry a lot of weight in the back and I wheel quite a bit. | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 393 Registered: 03-2002 |
i have 3" OME in a DII...can't compare the two to each other, but i like my OME's...it seems i have heard that the DII will take 3 inches easier than the DI...maybe hearsay. since i have never owned a DI, i wil let the better informed of the board comment there... mike | ||
| Shawn McKenzie (Shawn) Member Username: Shawn Post Number: 98 Registered: 10-2002 |
I put 3" Green Monsters w/ OME shocks all round into my '96. I removed my rear sway bar at the same time and have been completely satisfied with the on-road manners. As to off-road, it has completely changed the character of the truck. I can drive through what I used to scrape through and the approach/departure angle improvements made a meaningful difference. Just do it! | ||
| Rob Margis (Rovermonk48) New Member Username: Rovermonk48 Post Number: 12 Registered: 04-2003 |
Shawn what all did you have to do for the 3 inch springs besides the sprigs and shocks? | ||
| Chad Meyer (Ccdm3) Member Username: Ccdm3 Post Number: 142 Registered: 07-2002 |
I just switched from OME HD springs to SG stage II springs. I did not like the harsh ride I was getting with the OME springs and I wanted more travel. I am very pleased with my decision. The SG springs provide a more supple ride on all surfaces and have considerably more flex. | ||
| Scott Ritzer (Truck603) New Member Username: Truck603 Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2003 |
What is the web site for the green monster springs? I found RTE and OME but did not know OME made a 3" spring. | ||
| Chad Meyer (Ccdm3) Member Username: Ccdm3 Post Number: 143 Registered: 07-2002 |
OME does not make a 3 inch spring. You have to use a rear MD spring up front and a 1 inch spacer in the rear. Check out EE for more info. | ||
| Kenny Bissett (Jetson) New Member Username: Jetson Post Number: 27 Registered: 07-2003 |
Any comments on an average cost to go 2" front and rear - doing the work yourself? Kenny | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 1122 Registered: 09-2002 |
for green monsters go to northwestparts.com I am using 3" with 1" spacer in the rear and rear hd OME in the front for a 4" lift. | ||
| Mark Devereux (Groupw) Member Username: Groupw Post Number: 75 Registered: 12-2002 |
I've used OME and Green Monsters. The Monsters are pretty new, and we will have to see about longevity, but they are MUCH nicer than the OME's. I've noticed better ride and better load handling. | ||
| Yo!Adrian (Adrian) Member Username: Adrian Post Number: 64 Registered: 05-2002 |
Mark, did you need any additional upgrades to add your Green Monsters? i.e. extended shocks, brakes lines? I'm considering the 3 in. | ||
| Shawn McKenzie (Shawn) Member Username: Shawn Post Number: 99 Registered: 10-2002 |
Rob, I fabricated an extension bracket for the brake & abs lines on the rear axle. I'm looking at extended stainless brake lines for the front, but haven't done it yet. BTW, I'm using OME N73 front shocks & N46 rears. | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 143 Registered: 04-2003 |
Since we are talking about springs, any one using Bearmach Big Blue and if so any negative comments? | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 399 Registered: 03-2002 |
i dont know if the fittings are the same for a DI, but i just bought some ABS extensions for my DII from a guy named dave lucas. they arrived today and i have not installed them yet, but he tells me that they are made by the same company in germany that builds the ABS system. plug and play... i like that better than trying to splice longer ABS wires... mike | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 1125 Registered: 09-2002 |
I've had tons of stuff done by Dave Lucas (slickrock fab). Rear bumper, sliders, spacers and my new armor plating, amongst other things. | ||
| Mark Devereux (Groupw) Member Username: Groupw Post Number: 76 Registered: 12-2002 |
Adrian, I have extended brake lines, modified drive shafts, and longer shocks to accomodate the 3 inchers. | ||
| Yo!Adrian (Adrian) Member Username: Adrian Post Number: 65 Registered: 05-2002 |
Thanks for getting back to me Mark... | ||
| Rob Margis (Rovermonk48) New Member Username: Rovermonk48 Post Number: 13 Registered: 04-2003 |
Thanks for the info Shawn | ||
| Mike Bauer (Mikeb) Member Username: Mikeb Post Number: 71 Registered: 02-2003 |
Does anyone contact information for Slickrock Fab? Thanks, Mike B. | ||
| Roger M (Ciscowiz) Member Username: Ciscowiz Post Number: 69 Registered: 02-2003 |
My Crystal ball says that BF will post Slickrock Fabs info  Yo Adrian.. you gonna have your Disco lifted before the TX State Fair Show? | ||
| Yo!Adrian (Adrian) Member Username: Adrian Post Number: 66 Registered: 05-2002 |
Yes sir...can't wait. I removed my fog lights this weekend, and removed the air damn as well. Know anybody that needs some used fogs, and airdamn? | ||
| michael burt (Mikeyb) Senior Member Username: Mikeyb Post Number: 415 Registered: 03-2002 |
what if i beat him to it? i reach dave at: dave_lucas@comcast.net whats up roger? | ||
| Brian Friend (Brianfriend) Senior Member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 1130 Registered: 09-2002 |
Hehe.....yeah....what he said |
