When they say heavy duty, they are not talking about the product being robust and lasting a long time, they are talking about load hauling capacity. Heavy Duty is for heavy loads. If you go to the OME or any other spring/shock website they will tell you specifically what load each level is meant for. In OME world the Light Duty setup is still rated higher load capacity than stock. Terrafirma HD is closer to OME MD than OME HD, etc.

Do your research on this, get the right kit for your actual usage, your kidneys will thank you later...



Here is a pic of my 2" OME MD lift with 265/75-16 LT Michelins... I got these tires because of how much highway miles I drive, and the last set lasted over 80k miles. Not as aggressive looking as the BFG KO2 but smooth on the freeway and great on the gravel sand and snow.

 

OK So far I am considering this:

• 2" Old Man Emu Suspension Kit from Lucky8 with HD springs
  • https://www.lucky8llc.com/collection...-ii-2-lift-kit
• Old Man Emu Steering Dampener
  • https://www.lucky8llc.com/products/o...becea8ef&_ss=r
• Front Shock Towers
  • If I go with standard size, I'll pick up these Yellow Competition Heavy Duty ProLine from RoversNorth
    • https://www.roversnorth.com/parts/rn...r_discovery_ii
  • If i go with the shorter -2" shock tower it is these from WILDBEAR
    • Discovery 2 shock turrets Front - Defender Upgrades
• Stainless Brake Lines for precaution and just an overall upgrade there
  • https://www.roverparts.com/brakes/kits/ABP218L/
• BFGoodwrich 265/75/16 KO2 tires
• Terrafirma TF254 Adjustable Panhard Bar from Lucky 8
  • https://www.roverparts.com/steering/track-rods/TF254/

So finally -----

With this setup, is it necessary to consider these:

1. TerraFirma Track Rod and Drag Link steering components
   1. https://www.roverparts.com/steering/track-rods/TF255/
2. And a new front driveshaft?
   1. With the new drive shaft, I have read so many mixed review... I drive on highways a lot. i've reado some say the heavier duty shafts cause too much vibration on the highway. Is this true? Is there a recommended option besides Tom Woods? I just don't want to risk any issues after putting on the K02's

Thanks... we almost have this list ready to order!

 

I've got the Lucky 8 front drive shaft and would recommend that. Well built and well priced.