What's my next mod?
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I already replaced the track bar with an adjustable one. Axle is now centered. And the springs bow in opposite directions towards the tires. It looks like they start off-center at the top based on where the upper bump stops are inside the springs. I'm wondering if we didn't get them in the right spot in the upper seats.
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Originally Posted by DGriz
I already replaced the track bar with an adjustable one. Axle is now centered. And the springs bow in opposite directions towards the tires. It looks like they start off-center at the top based on where the upper bump stops are inside the springs. I'm wondering if we didn't get them in the right spot in the upper seats.
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So I've narrowed my next couple of mods to the following:
- Front Lower Control Arms
- Bilstein 5100 shocks
Ride is still pretty rough, a lot more than before the lift and tires. I'm currently using the stock Rubicon shocks w/ extensions. Would Bilsteins soften the ride?
Steering is a little flighty. Jeep moves around on the road at about 40+ mph. Is this the kind of thing the LCAs would correct?
I'm getting some vibration from bigger bumps in the road. Would LCAs or Shocks improve that?
I'm just trying to prioritize my next couple of mods. Any input is welcome.
- Front Lower Control Arms
- Bilstein 5100 shocks
Ride is still pretty rough, a lot more than before the lift and tires. I'm currently using the stock Rubicon shocks w/ extensions. Would Bilsteins soften the ride?
Steering is a little flighty. Jeep moves around on the road at about 40+ mph. Is this the kind of thing the LCAs would correct?
I'm getting some vibration from bigger bumps in the road. Would LCAs or Shocks improve that?
I'm just trying to prioritize my next couple of mods. Any input is welcome.
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I just ordered a pair for 5100s for the front from EA. And nice stance, I'm pretty sure yours is taller even though I have 35s on, lol.
LCAs will take out the flighty feeling, shocks should tone down the vibration. What air pressure are you running? And I didn't notice any flighty after the leveling kit, but when the 35s came on, it feels flighty. Livable for now, but it's annoying.
LCAs will take out the flighty feeling, shocks should tone down the vibration. What air pressure are you running? And I didn't notice any flighty after the leveling kit, but when the 35s came on, it feels flighty. Livable for now, but it's annoying.
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I'm kind of leaning towards LCAs and then shocks next. I'm running 35lbs in the tires so I can drop it down to 30 and see if that helps a little more for now. The vibration over bumps still concerns me though. It could still be my front springs not being seated quite right though. They are still a little off-center at the top. I need to get it up under there and try to fix that soon.