JTPhoto time to REBUILD?
09-04-2013, 09:46 AM
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Re: JTPhoto time to REBUILD?
The AEV Geometry correction brackets are definitely worth the $. Smoothed out the front end on bumpy roads and no nose dive on hard braking.
Downside - lower front control arms are about an inch lower.. I will add a photo later..
Downside - lower front control arms are about an inch lower.. I will add a photo later..
09-08-2013, 03:35 PM
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Re: JTPhoto time to REBUILD?
Rancho RS900xl adjustable shocks installed today. I set the shocks all to 5 to start. Not enough time to have them installed before yesterday's trail ride.
Went for a trail ride yesterday and the AEV drop brackets proved once again to be a worthwhile investment. The new Trackbar also held everything nice and tight. Didn't notice much difference with the new Steering stabilizer but then the old one was still in good shape.
Went for a trail ride yesterday and the AEV drop brackets proved once again to be a worthwhile investment. The new Trackbar also held everything nice and tight. Didn't notice much difference with the new Steering stabilizer but then the old one was still in good shape.
09-10-2013, 08:19 PM
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Re: JTPhoto time to REBUILD?
Re adjusted the shocks to 2 upfront and 3 in the rear. Wow I am impressed. I think it rides smoother with the big tires then stock. No wonder everyone raves about these shocks.
10-19-2013, 07:35 PM
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Re: JTPhoto time to REBUILD?
The final stage is complete. I found a 7/8" drill bit, sharpened her up and proceeded to drill out the knuckle to put the flip draglink (Mopar factory righthand drive draglink) . End result, done correctly with a "sharp bit" and 1/2" drive drill, less then 1hour to change.
With a 3.5" lift, the Jeep actually steers easier with the flip. Tomorrow I will take it for a longer drive to make sure the steering wheel is still center.
Beware though, if you do a draglink flip you must also raise the lower Trackbar mount to keep the Trackbar and draglink parrallel.
With a 3.5" lift, the Jeep actually steers easier with the flip. Tomorrow I will take it for a longer drive to make sure the steering wheel is still center.
Beware though, if you do a draglink flip you must also raise the lower Trackbar mount to keep the Trackbar and draglink parrallel.
10-25-2013, 05:36 PM
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Re: JTPhoto time to REBUILD?
sure is fun drilling that knuckle isn't it! lol. and yes, if that geometry is off that will definitely cause a bad event in your underwear!! a good dip in the road at 50 kms will give u a nasty shimmy situation(feels like death wobble--almost, but at slower speeds)
10-25-2013, 09:33 PM
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Re: JTPhoto time to REBUILD?
Actually it wasn't that bad to drill out. I used an industrial 1/2" chuck, low rpm drill.
Bumpsteer wasn't that bad either just a little twitch in the steering wheel on certain bumps and not too much dive, but that could be because I had installed the AEV Geo brackets previously.
Bumpsteer wasn't that bad either just a little twitch in the steering wheel on certain bumps and not too much dive, but that could be because I had installed the AEV Geo brackets previously.