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08-20-2011, 05:43 AM
#4503
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08-20-2011, 05:56 AM
#4504
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JocKy, I have the original sprint booster (not the newer one with 3 stages) on my JK and found that there was no improvement in seat of the pants performance. Here is why, I first added the Superchips Flashpaq tuner and like everyone found that it was probably the best money spent on a power increase. About two days after that install, my sprint booster arrived and I installed it and noticed no improvement in throttle response. It seems the Flashpaq tuner does what the sprint booster does, so for me it was a waste of money. I can't comment on the newer 3 stage that's out, but I would put my money on the Flashpaq since it improves the throttle response and does much more too.
08-20-2011, 06:52 AM
#4505
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Originally Posted by awesomo
What damage could have occurred by adjusting your Tie Rod to recenter the steering wheel? After reading the JK-Project DIY, I should have adjusted the Drag Link. Surprisingly enough, adjusting the Tie Rod actually re-centered my steering wheel, but since then I've noticed a clanking noise when I go over bumps or if I physically shake the jeep. 
Should I reverse the adjustment I did on the Tie Rod and try to re-center using the drag link, or I should I just get a professional alignment?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...65#post2480565
Should I reverse the adjustment I did on the Tie Rod and try to re-center using the drag link, or I should I just get a professional alignment?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...65#post2480565
08-20-2011, 07:02 AM
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Since I made this adjustment, I haven't gone off-roading and have only been daily driving it. It was pointed out that the clanking could be caused by over-rotating the sleeves with the pinch bolts, and it might be hitting the track bar or dif cover.
Other then these alignments, do Jeeps still require any other professional alignments? Camber, etc?
08-20-2011, 09:40 AM
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Hopefully I haven't bent the tie rod by doing this
Since I made this adjustment, I haven't gone off-roading and have only been daily driving it. It was pointed out that the clanking could be caused by over-rotating the sleeves with the pinch bolts, and it might be hitting the track bar or dif cover.
Other then these alignments, do Jeeps still require any other professional alignments? Camber, etc?
Since I made this adjustment, I haven't gone off-roading and have only been daily driving it. It was pointed out that the clanking could be caused by over-rotating the sleeves with the pinch bolts, and it might be hitting the track bar or dif cover.
Other then these alignments, do Jeeps still require any other professional alignments? Camber, etc?
This whole time I swore the sound was coming from the driver side. Had the wife shake the car (which she had an extremely hard time doing
) and determined it was the passenger side sway bar links! No more sounds! Aligned the drag link and toe rod (1/16th closer in front of the tire). I'm ready for a trail! Coves tomorrow anyone?
08-20-2011, 05:23 PM
#4508
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Originally Posted by 4DARCKS
Just got home from running Crown King. What a great trip and had fun with everyone. Sorry I left so fast... I had to try out the speed bumps. 
08-20-2011, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DARCKS
Just got home from running Crown King. What a great trip and had fun with everyone. Sorry I left so fast... I had to try out the speed bumps.
08-20-2011, 10:48 PM
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So how you like speed bumps ? you can get air on that road & its fun 