OME CS033RB

I have done a few searches now, looks like I have to pull my new rear CS033RB springs out and remove a leaf.

After the amount of research I did on the OME lift for the past fours years I never once came across a thread or manual that stated a leaf would have to be removed to only lift the jeep 2-3". As I sit now, it's closer to 4-5" of rear lift.

I marked a line on each fender with the measurement before starting the lift install



As you can see here, it has quite the rake to it now.



Here is a rear shot with the new springs



And the old springs at full droop

Dang I ordered.some CS033RA those will probably give 6 inches of lift.

Did you tighten all the boots after you lowered the XJ? If you tightened all the bolts while XJ was on the jack stands the lift will be higher than normal. You need to tighten them while the jeep is on the ground.

Did you drive the jeep after you removed the jackstands? If you didn't that that might account for the extra lift....those leafs should be 2.5-3" leaves.

Bolts are only hand tight at this point.

There is fine print on the ARB site that states you need to remove the 3rd leaf to have 2-3" of lift. "It comes with an extra leaf factory installed".

Just wish I had seen that before installing them.

I installed a set of these on a friend's 97 XJ. They gave 3-1/2", more than what he wanted. I found this information on the Morris 4X4 Center's website.
"This product has an extra leaf that is factory installed. Remove the third leaf from the pack to reduce ride height by 1/2"-1" "
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/old-man-emu-dakar-3-5-lift-rear-leaf-spring-arb-cs033rb.html
The third leaf was removed, lowering it an inch.

I just installed the CS033RA in my 98 a few weeks ago. It raised my rear over 5". The shackle was pretty much 90* vertical. I put the HD off road no lift shackle relocation kit in which dropped it to about 4.5" but the shackle is still about 60*. Im gonna move the shackle bolt to another hole. Ive yet to drive it though so theres been no real opportunity for "suspension relaxing." Im still in the process of doing my front lift. OME 934 coils, Prothane bumps and DIY adjustable bump towers

Thanks for the "...3rd leaf removal" link. Once mines all done I may have to yank that leaf out. I really only wanted 3.5 to 4".

Well, here is the update.

3rd leaf pulled, it reduced the lift by 1 3/4", 30" was stock/sagged, 36" with full leaf pack, 34.25" with 3rd leaf removed



Jeep has a much nicer rake to it now.



And from the back


Much happier now.