I finally did something...
12-11-2010, 06:47 AM
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I finally did something...
Hello everyone,
I have followed this forum for quite some time now and appreciate the information I have gained~ thanks to all.
Modifications have always been something I consider to do as an alternative to stock repairs- when they are on my nickle. No doubt, post- warranty jeep life is much more interesting, now.
Mindful of a budget, recently, I upgraded my suspension with a Rough Country 2.5" lift.
The budget "flexed" a bit when I added 35" Goodyear MT/R tires to the vision.
This is a much more interesting machine now~ looks, ride, and view!
Delighted with my "new" 2007 Saraha, I hope a few may have opinions or direct me for advice on some things that make me think...hmph...:
1. At high speeds, my jeep seems to steer a little uncertain. It doesn't pull in one direction, but just seems to have general wanderlust. I would like to tighten matters up, but am unsure of how to proceed.
2. Freeway travel around Detroit is not so challenging from a climbing and descending standpoint, however, at speeds about 70 mph, my jeep downshifts a lot and does not exceed 85 mph. ( I have convinced myself, as a motorist, that there are times when I must drive fast... a lot of times.) I wonder, with my latest endeavor, if this i a comprimise I must make, or, if there is something I could or should have done to maintain original performance (or better) on the highway.
Any ideas?
I have followed this forum for quite some time now and appreciate the information I have gained~ thanks to all.
Modifications have always been something I consider to do as an alternative to stock repairs- when they are on my nickle. No doubt, post- warranty jeep life is much more interesting, now.
Mindful of a budget, recently, I upgraded my suspension with a Rough Country 2.5" lift.
The budget "flexed" a bit when I added 35" Goodyear MT/R tires to the vision.
This is a much more interesting machine now~ looks, ride, and view!
Delighted with my "new" 2007 Saraha, I hope a few may have opinions or direct me for advice on some things that make me think...hmph...:
1. At high speeds, my jeep seems to steer a little uncertain. It doesn't pull in one direction, but just seems to have general wanderlust. I would like to tighten matters up, but am unsure of how to proceed.
2. Freeway travel around Detroit is not so challenging from a climbing and descending standpoint, however, at speeds about 70 mph, my jeep downshifts a lot and does not exceed 85 mph. ( I have convinced myself, as a motorist, that there are times when I must drive fast... a lot of times.) I wonder, with my latest endeavor, if this i a comprimise I must make, or, if there is something I could or should have done to maintain original performance (or better) on the highway.
Any ideas?
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12-11-2010, 07:22 AM
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35"s will wander around the road surface with uneven or bumpy areas, thy are alot more surface area of tire to try to keep straight.
regear to get your "performance" back, but really you'll not get the top speed back with those tires. Its give and take when you modify.
regear to get your "performance" back, but really you'll not get the top speed back with those tires. Its give and take when you modify.
12-11-2010, 08:49 AM
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Add a set of front lower control arms. This should help with the flighty or wandering steering. And yes the Superchips should help with the shift points and possibly some power. Hope that helps.
12-11-2010, 10:12 AM
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Without that, turn overdrive off with the button by the shifter.
12-11-2010, 10:38 AM
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1. At high speeds, my jeep seems to steer a little uncertain. It doesn't pull in one direction, but just seems to have general wanderlust. I would like to tighten matters up, but am unsure of how to proceed.
"Q: What is Caster? How much do I need?"
2. Freeway travel around Detroit is not so challenging from a climbing and descending standpoint, however, at speeds about 70 mph, my jeep downshifts a lot and does not exceed 85 mph. ( I have convinced myself, as a motorist, that there are times when I must drive fast... a lot of times.) I wonder, with my latest endeavor, if this i a comprimise I must make, or, if there is something I could or should have done to maintain original performance (or better) on the highway.
