Really love this, thank you for posting and answering everyone’s questions in the comments!

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome and glad you enjoyed the episode.

Good job boys and Reima!

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you Viltsu!!

Awesome, I just installed an OME HD coil lift as well! 245/75R17 tires on JK Wrangler takeoff wheels. All new coil isolators as well on my 2004 WJ Laredo. Steering stabilizer is on the list as well as driveline fluid changes. Winch just showed up in the mail and ARB front bumper is coming on a truck next week. Same thing happened to my rear spring isolators on the top, they appeared melted. I replaced my rear upper swaybar a arm and ball joint. Rides a bit firm at the moment but I'm hoping with a little break in and some added weight of the bumpers, winch, and gear that it will ride a bit smoother. Much improved over factory ride, however.

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great! I have also plans for winch install in this spring with DIY hidden winch mount. That will be documented ofcourse also! Also all new control arms are on their way from the States. Thanks for watching sir!

@rafterwhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@KovaExpedition I put on new lower FCA's that are slightly longer than factory to adjust pinion angle (I probably should have just went with adjustable as the angle isn't quite spot on), I installed a new adjustable track bar, front swaybar disconnects and rear sway bar drop mounts. I've got some 2" spacer mounts for the front bump stops also, I'll wait to see how clearances are with the new front bumper though. A new and possibly dual steering stabilizer from Kevin's Offroad is on the list also. She will be ready for the 7 hour road trips to the mountains this summer!

Thank you for the video, it looks great! Im looking forward to hear how the ride quality and offroad flexibility is with the Old Man Emu Lift System.

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! On-road ride quality is outstanding, also for gravel roads. In terms of off-road and flex, relatively short control arms and mild lift are limiting factor, but all things considered I am very pleased of how the suspension is working!

@cpthillbilly

Жыл бұрын

@KovaExpedition That's great! I'm glad to hear the good report. Thank you!

Great video, well deserved like. Can u just please tell me what yellow spacers do. U got them under the rubber spring isolators (u got them on both sides of ur springs).

@KovaExpedition

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! They are just 10mm lift spacers. In front they are under the spring and in rear over, but both do the same thing, lift 10mm.

Looks good, Im restoring a 2000 wj . Its worse than I thought ( rust), Im to far in to stop .

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, rust is pain. Fortunate to me, my Jeep is basically rust free. We have more videos coming of the mods for WJ in next winter.

What are the yellow isolators? Mine are exactly as someone stated, melted looking and I'm not sure I want over a half inch

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

The yellow isolators are actually 10mm spacers, also from OME. They are for fine tuning the lift height as the springs themselves are providing just 40mm of lift. So the total lift is 50mm or 2”. Thanks for commenting!

Hi, another question. With your combination of ET+10 and 265 tire width, does your tire stick out of the fender? It looks very nice on your jeep, but i can't see if its sticking out. I am trying to achieve "on the edge" look, where it does not stick out too much, but also to not be too deep under fender.

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

The tire is right on the edge of the fender, quite perfect. Here in Finland we have extremely strict traffic laws and tire pattern is not allowed to show outside of fender and mine is just ok.

@quaxxo7999

Жыл бұрын

​@@KovaExpedition Thanks much man, same here in Slovakia, no outside tire allowed. I will go either ET 10 or 20 (not sure if they made something like ET15), because i will have BFG MTs, which are also 265, but could be a little wider because of MT design. Have a good offroading.

@die_news

Ай бұрын

​@@KovaExpedition hello, nice build! Where did you get your rims from? I can only find smth similar but its et -20 which is too much :/

Im looking into getting the HD OME springs front and back, im hearihg contradicting things. One shop is telling me the HDs are more like a 3 inch lift, another shop is telling me theyre 1.5" then ad the spacers haha. Confusing

@KovaExpedition

11 ай бұрын

They are more like 1.5”. I replaced rear ones with IRO 3” springs because OME was sagging too much when the camping gear was in. Still have OME springs in front with 10mm OME spacer.

@tpb1717

11 ай бұрын

@KovaExpedition interesting haha, but good to know. Shipping must cost you a fortune. To Canada it's bad I can only imagine what it's like to get to you.

@KovaExpedition

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, shipping and customs can be deal breaker in here for sure :D But fortunately we have OME representation in our city and IRO shipping to Finland is deacent so it is reasonable to order from States.

@tpb1717

11 ай бұрын

@KovaExpedition good to hear that man!

If you were going to run a four inch, which kit would you like to ride?

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Hard to say, there are so many kits out there. But I would probably go with Clayton long arms with their coils and maybe Fox adjustable shocks.

@tylercollins208

Жыл бұрын

Well I figure BDS 4 pro ride coils, Rough Country Shocks and used rebuildable lowers IRO frame stiffeners and IRO track bar and you got me hooked on those upper rear spacers but I'll add a 30 front lower as well

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Sounds good! Although 4" is quite high for the factory length control arms, especially in the front. I would say that the ride quality decreases without long arms.

@tylercollins208

Жыл бұрын

It seems fine, I would like it and Ironman 4x4.. you're definitely right, some people run 6.5 short arms and that would have a lot more angle on the front arms..

@tylercollins208

Жыл бұрын

I'm planning for rebuildable lowers in the front ..

I forgot to ask, which OLD MAN EMU system is this? The regular or the heavy duty one? The kit I’m looking at is OMEWJHKS. Is you’re the same part number? Thank you

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Mine is HD version. It has OME 2936 pair in front and 2945 pair in back. But my Jeep is a diesel version, so the springs have different spring rate than those with gas engine.

@Logan-de3xx

Жыл бұрын

I forgot that’s right! I wonder if the diesel is heavier than the V8. Great video, appreciate you answers everyone’s questions. I have been debating on the Clayton long arm kit but decided to go with your kit plus the crawl kit all new controls arms from CORE 4x4 I hope I’m not disappointed lol.

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

We just installed Core 4X4 control arms to my Jeep as well. The experiences hs been so far quite good. Although, only paved roads, but still.. More to come in this week in our next adventure.

@Logan-de3xx

Жыл бұрын

@@KovaExpedition I’m excited to see more. You’d be surprised how many Cherokee WJ’s fans would love seeing more even about those control arms. Loving your build!

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! KX Builds episode is coming about the control arms upgrade!

245/70/R17???

@KovaExpedition

2 ай бұрын

In this video 265/65r17. Now 265/70r17.

@JesusFlores-gf4gu

2 ай бұрын

@@KovaExpedition I don't speak much English; but it doesn't touch only 2 inches of elevation to that extent?

@KovaExpedition

2 ай бұрын

2 inches is enough for that yes. Also adjustable control arms helps alot.

Hi Man, Tire size please?

@quaxxo7999

Жыл бұрын

oka i found in video, 265/65r17. But can you tell your wheel model and offset ET?

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yeah those seen in video are 265/65r17, but they are changed to 265/70r17 now. Wheels are just basic D-slot steelies 17x8 and +10 offset.

@quaxxo7999

Жыл бұрын

@@KovaExpedition Thx, nice jeep. Did you have to do any trimming to fit those tires without rubbing?

@KovaExpedition

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Some minor trimming to front bumber, but that’s all and the clearance under the diffs is quite good with this tire size.

@quaxxo7999

Жыл бұрын

@@KovaExpedition Thanks for answer. Just to understand correctly, you had to do trimming because of 265/70r17 right? It means that 265/65r17 which you had before, you didn't have to trim? I am asking because i recently bough 265/70r16 BFG MT on my WJ. I don't have them on yet, but they look so huge. I am not sure if they will not rub. I am thinking if not to switch for 255/70r16. I have 2" BDS lift.