wish I didnt lift my jk
03-28-2011, 06:17 PM
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So I put a teraflex leveling kit and 31's on my jeep. I really wish I hadn't. Before my sport with 16" rims handled like a sports car. Now it throws me all over the lane and bounces like crazy. Looks like I'm selling it after the summer. (done with 16mpg's)
Anyone else feel the same?
Anyone else feel the same?
blue project, i think you need to get a front end alignment done, and even before that, check your tire pressure. If they were over inflated at the tire shop, it could lead to a considerably rougher ride. When i put my 33's on they inflated them to 45psi!!! I was all over the road... Good luck!
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03-29-2011, 05:05 AM
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I have a superchips 87 tune on it now and also recalibrated the tire size. I'm running used bfg rugged trails with 35 psi as set by the tire place. I had the stock "sport" tires on there before and it was night and day different. I also have not done an alignment as it runs straight. I had an 05 wrx before the jeep and I think the jeep handled better. It gets really old really fast having to pay a lot every month for a payment and not having very many creature comforts. Seems to me the chrysler is taking advantage of all of us for such a "simple" vehicle.
03-29-2011, 05:18 AM
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I have a 2.5" Teraflex budget boost. 32" tires. I had to do an alignment and relocate the rear track bar. Before I relocated it it handled like what you are describing. Did a front end alignment. still handled bad. When I put the rear track bar relocating peice it all came to gether like majic. Rides like stock. Gas milage like stock because it is not fighting agaist the tires. Also drop you tire pressure down 32 lbs. that will help the comfort of the ride. A few ponds can make a big Differance.
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03-29-2011, 05:21 AM
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Blue, get ready. That last post is gonna get some interesting replies. I'm subscribing now so I don't miss the fireworks.
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03-29-2011, 05:43 AM
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I have a superchips 87 tune on it now and also recalibrated the tire size. I'm running used bfg rugged trails with 35 psi as set by the tire place. I had the stock "sport" tires on there before and it was night and day different. I also have not done an alignment as it runs straight. I had an 05 wrx before the jeep and I think the jeep handled better. It gets really old really fast having to pay a lot every month for a payment and not having very many creature comforts. Seems to me the chrysler is taking advantage of all of us for such a "simple" vehicle.
Sounds like this is your first Jeep. If you did any kind of research on JK's, you would have already known about how they ride/perform/break/kick ass.
1. Get an alignment. Even if it is tracking straight, it still may need one.
2. Lower your tire pressure. 35 PSI is probably a bit high. Try going closer to 30, or do the chalk test to see where you need to be. (Do a search).
3. If it still rides rough, get an adjustable trackbar front/rear.
4. Make sure your sway bar links are long enough
5. Take off the lift, since you want the Jeep to handle "like a sports car". Do you ever plan to take your Jeep off-road?
6. Sell the Jeep, and go buy a "sports car". If you still want to own a Jeep, buy a Grand Cherokee SRT8. You get the Jeep name with "sports car" performance.
Anthony