Couper93

I just put on AEV geometry correction brackets and it helped my ride out a lot.

WyattO1759

It should say 3.5" coils with 3/4" spacers just in the front. Not sure if that's what it says or not. I'm sitting at 4 1/4" of lift in the front with no correction. The rear track bar is a longer adjustable track bar, but I figured since it was adjusted properly it wouldn't matter too much. I left everything untouched unless it was provided in the kit for me to replace.

WyattO1759

Tell me what you need to know, and I'll deliver.

WyattO1759

My tire pressure sensor kept giving me warning lights because I used to run them at about 30ish psi and on cold mornings it would beep at me, so I turned it off. I'll get out tomorrow and check it out, because I've had my tires rotated since I turned the sensors off and the bros at discount tire probably filled them to something stupid.

Maybe I'll just air down to like 9 psi

WyattO1759

Believe me, I know exactly how to make my Jeep an off road monster, but the way things had played out I decided to get the parts that I got. If I was a 40 year old man with a solid job I would have had the patience to save money for long arms and Dana 60s, but I got what I could afford. I figured some other Jeep people who've been in my position might have some suggestions for something that will get me by until I have the time and job to save the tens of thousands for a "capable off-road rig".

nthinuf

It says 3.5" coils and a daystar leveling kit (their leveling kit is 2", hence my assumption)

Describe the actual complaint better. (any terms other than a shaking/vibrating/harsh ride?)

Discount tire seriously over-inflates every single time I go in, which has been every 3k on my last 5 sets of tires. Even when I specifically ask to have them inflated to a certain psi. (staun's )

As noted several times, loosening the trackbar and control arm bolts, then shaking the jeep and bouncing on the bumpers a few times, and then re-torquing the bolts, could be time well spent. More than a few people have indicated that it unbound the bushings and gave a better ride.

Low caster causes flighty steering. 4+ inches, pretty much everyone here will tell you to get some form of correction. But!! this isn't the cause of the 'shaking/vibrating/harshness', just darty/flighty steering.

Raised trackbar brackets are used to change the roll-center, which is affected by lift height. Your rear adj trackbar centers the axle, it doesn't change the handling. Most lift mfg's will suggest/provide rear brackets. (Not sure what handling to expect from running a front raised and stock rear? Maybe you can fill this in?)

Not dealing with ride characteristics, but other things to look at are the bumpstops, brakelines and shock length. These should be set for the specific build/use. All onroad, may not be an issue, but if you do take it offroad, (and especially if those shocks are appropriate for a 4-5" lift), look in to this! And be sure to crawl underneath and check the driveshaft joints for spitting grease as part of normal maintenance!!

I know what you mean by that, just throwing out an opinion that bone stock jk's are plenty capable right off the dealers lot. For you, I think the problem is more about setup than throwing a ton of money into a bunch of new parts. Check the psi, check for bound bushings, look into some form of caster correction (cam bolts, drop brackets, longer/short fixed ca's, adj ca's - research them, don't just fixate on price!), and let us know what you think of the handling.

Kojack

Thing is you don't need d60s and long arms to have an awesome off roader. putting anything over 2" of lift without anything to correct geometry is not advised. You have 5" of lift according to what you have on your rig. why all the lift? 35" on a 2.5" lift is a great setup. I would remove what you installed. sell it, get a good quality 2.5" lift, and enjoy a jeep that can go very far off road and still maintain on road ride quality.

Bacon

What type of shake/vibration? Is it speed specific? Feel it in your seat or in your steering wheel? Have you had your tires balanced recently?

BFYTW

Go back thru all the bolts ect. Like everyone said.

Little personal advice now....If it still rides like shit sell your springs. Put stockers back in and save cash. Highly recommended the MetalCloak dual rates or the Synergy progressive units. Don't skimp on springs. No shock will fix a shitty spring. Get track bar relocation brackets if your gonna run that much lift. Definitely fix your caster. Some guys buy drop brackets. I prefer upper adj control arms. Just food for thought.

jtphoto JK

There are 3 main components that control the ride harshness.
- tire pressure
- shocks
- springs

If you order a lift that is meant for a 4dr and/or designed to maintain height when carrying steel bumpers with winch and you only have the plastic bumpers you are gonna have a buckboard wagon ride. Shocks are the same deal. HD shocks will further stiffen your ride.
One of the reasons so my people like the budget boost lifts is because they maintain factory ride with a little extra height.