Need some advice on highway driveability - Have RC 3.5" Series II, bilstein 5100
10-11-2012, 01:04 PM
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I notice the flightyness all of the time, but particularly when I hit a bump. As I mentioned, I'm running the aftermarket LCAs but they are non-adjustable. Hopefully I'll get them on this weekend and report back. I've only got 16k miles on it, so I doubt anything has worn out yet. I also haven't done much heavy wheeling.
10-11-2012, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dozer2012
Thanks for the input. I ended up breaking down and ordering the RK FLCA's. I may end up upping my rig to 37's and possibly coilovers so I wanted to make sure whatever I get will last the long haul. So my suspension setup will be as follows (hopefully after this weekend):
3.5" RC Series II Kit (installed)
Billstein 5100s all around
RK Front LCAs
Fox Steering Stabilizer
I'm still noticing some interesting issues with steering though. I've centered my steering wheel and it's great most of the time, but it seems to wander to the right for a bit, particularly after a lot of high speed highway flex. It seems to go back on it's own, though.
Any thoughts on this? The RC kit came with a dropped pitman arm, which is installed correctly. Should I get a high steer kit or something like that?
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3.5" RC Series II Kit (installed)
Billstein 5100s all around
RK Front LCAs
Fox Steering Stabilizer
I'm still noticing some interesting issues with steering though. I've centered my steering wheel and it's great most of the time, but it seems to wander to the right for a bit, particularly after a lot of high speed highway flex. It seems to go back on it's own, though.
Any thoughts on this? The RC kit came with a dropped pitman arm, which is installed correctly. Should I get a high steer kit or something like that?
Thanks
Also drag flips are stronger than dropped pitman a but if you decide to upgrade to a drag flip it must be used with a standard pitman arm.
Hope this helps. I use a drag flip with high steer and it works great with my rig which is currently adjusted to 6" lift on my coil overs.
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10-11-2012, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dozer2012
I notice the flightyness all of the time, but particularly when I hit a bump. As I mentioned, I'm running the aftermarket LCAs but they are non-adjustable. Hopefully I'll get them on this weekend and report back. I've only got 16k miles on it, so I doubt anything has worn out yet. I also haven't done much heavy wheeling.
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10-12-2012, 07:07 AM
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Unfortunately. Jeep screwed the pooch with the ball joints, it seriously could be because these failed I had to replace mine at 10k miles. Check to see if they're within spec and, have no play. I had trouble figuring out why my jeep was acting up like yours. tire pressure, fca lca, trackbars, almost everything.. then got some great aftermarket ball joints and it turns out this was my problem.. I hope this helps.
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Unfortunately. Jeep screwed the pooch with the ball joints, it seriously could be because these failed I had to replace mine at 10k miles. Check to see if they're within spec and, have no play. I had trouble figuring out why my jeep was acting up like yours. tire pressure, fca lca, trackbars, almost everything.. then got some great aftermarket ball joints and it turns out this was my problem.. I hope this helps.
