Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
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Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
I was actually looking at those - I'll ber re-entering the jeeping world in a
bit - Is your unlimited modded at all? I would love to get an owner's POV on a
lifted/lock'd unlimited (i'd be waiting for the rubicon package, to see what it
has to offer, before deciding.. but either way a lift would be in the plans...
thanks for any comments :)
> Trade it for the Wrangler Unlimited, the 10 inches longer wheelbase makes
>a huge difference on the road handling.
>
> If your reason for owning a Jeep is the look, (which I would understand
>because nothong looks better than a Jeep) it is the car for you, and who
>knows, if you need it for a quick trail ride, you are still in the game.
>
> I can tell you all this because I own an Unlimited and will NEVER drive
>anything else again, I started having fun again driving since I own it.
>
> Regards
> Eric
> Silver TJ Unlimited (Canadian version of the Wrangler Unlimited)
>
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>news:4naSc.2970$1w4.31605934@news-text.cableinet.net...
> > I'm not even going to ask why you bought it in the first place as it
>might
> > be too depressing.
> >
> > To answer your question, insert 40" into the chassis - longer wheelbases
> > are much smoother on and off road. Or alternatively, invest in some
> > advanced driving lessons so you can drive it faster without spending
> > money on it. Lower the springs, get a stiffer anti-roll bar, perhaps
>some
> > different shocks. Jeep like every manufacturer spends tens of millions
> > of bucks on developing a suspension system.
> >
> > A Dodge RAM SRT will do 150 - I guess that would handle pretty well
> > if you are determined to have a fast well handling truck.
> >
> > Perhaps if you are more specific about what it is about the handling you
> > don't
> > like you will get more concrete suggestions.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> > news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > > off-road.
> > >
> > > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > > better on-road?
> > >
> > > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Rick
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-Steve 98 TJ
bit - Is your unlimited modded at all? I would love to get an owner's POV on a
lifted/lock'd unlimited (i'd be waiting for the rubicon package, to see what it
has to offer, before deciding.. but either way a lift would be in the plans...
thanks for any comments :)
> Trade it for the Wrangler Unlimited, the 10 inches longer wheelbase makes
>a huge difference on the road handling.
>
> If your reason for owning a Jeep is the look, (which I would understand
>because nothong looks better than a Jeep) it is the car for you, and who
>knows, if you need it for a quick trail ride, you are still in the game.
>
> I can tell you all this because I own an Unlimited and will NEVER drive
>anything else again, I started having fun again driving since I own it.
>
> Regards
> Eric
> Silver TJ Unlimited (Canadian version of the Wrangler Unlimited)
>
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>news:4naSc.2970$1w4.31605934@news-text.cableinet.net...
> > I'm not even going to ask why you bought it in the first place as it
>might
> > be too depressing.
> >
> > To answer your question, insert 40" into the chassis - longer wheelbases
> > are much smoother on and off road. Or alternatively, invest in some
> > advanced driving lessons so you can drive it faster without spending
> > money on it. Lower the springs, get a stiffer anti-roll bar, perhaps
>some
> > different shocks. Jeep like every manufacturer spends tens of millions
> > of bucks on developing a suspension system.
> >
> > A Dodge RAM SRT will do 150 - I guess that would handle pretty well
> > if you are determined to have a fast well handling truck.
> >
> > Perhaps if you are more specific about what it is about the handling you
> > don't
> > like you will get more concrete suggestions.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> > news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > > off-road.
> > >
> > > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > > better on-road?
> > >
> > > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Rick
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-Steve 98 TJ
#52
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Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
I was actually looking at those - I'll ber re-entering the jeeping world in a
bit - Is your unlimited modded at all? I would love to get an owner's POV on a
lifted/lock'd unlimited (i'd be waiting for the rubicon package, to see what it
has to offer, before deciding.. but either way a lift would be in the plans...
thanks for any comments :)
> Trade it for the Wrangler Unlimited, the 10 inches longer wheelbase makes
>a huge difference on the road handling.
>
> If your reason for owning a Jeep is the look, (which I would understand
>because nothong looks better than a Jeep) it is the car for you, and who
>knows, if you need it for a quick trail ride, you are still in the game.
>
> I can tell you all this because I own an Unlimited and will NEVER drive
>anything else again, I started having fun again driving since I own it.
>
> Regards
> Eric
> Silver TJ Unlimited (Canadian version of the Wrangler Unlimited)
>
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>news:4naSc.2970$1w4.31605934@news-text.cableinet.net...
> > I'm not even going to ask why you bought it in the first place as it
>might
> > be too depressing.
> >
> > To answer your question, insert 40" into the chassis - longer wheelbases
> > are much smoother on and off road. Or alternatively, invest in some
> > advanced driving lessons so you can drive it faster without spending
> > money on it. Lower the springs, get a stiffer anti-roll bar, perhaps
>some
> > different shocks. Jeep like every manufacturer spends tens of millions
> > of bucks on developing a suspension system.
> >
> > A Dodge RAM SRT will do 150 - I guess that would handle pretty well
> > if you are determined to have a fast well handling truck.
> >
> > Perhaps if you are more specific about what it is about the handling you
> > don't
> > like you will get more concrete suggestions.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> > news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > > off-road.
> > >
> > > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > > better on-road?
> > >
> > > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Rick
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-Steve 98 TJ
bit - Is your unlimited modded at all? I would love to get an owner's POV on a
lifted/lock'd unlimited (i'd be waiting for the rubicon package, to see what it
has to offer, before deciding.. but either way a lift would be in the plans...
thanks for any comments :)
> Trade it for the Wrangler Unlimited, the 10 inches longer wheelbase makes
>a huge difference on the road handling.
>
> If your reason for owning a Jeep is the look, (which I would understand
>because nothong looks better than a Jeep) it is the car for you, and who
>knows, if you need it for a quick trail ride, you are still in the game.
>
> I can tell you all this because I own an Unlimited and will NEVER drive
>anything else again, I started having fun again driving since I own it.
>
> Regards
> Eric
> Silver TJ Unlimited (Canadian version of the Wrangler Unlimited)
>
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>news:4naSc.2970$1w4.31605934@news-text.cableinet.net...
> > I'm not even going to ask why you bought it in the first place as it
>might
> > be too depressing.
> >
> > To answer your question, insert 40" into the chassis - longer wheelbases
> > are much smoother on and off road. Or alternatively, invest in some
> > advanced driving lessons so you can drive it faster without spending
> > money on it. Lower the springs, get a stiffer anti-roll bar, perhaps
>some
> > different shocks. Jeep like every manufacturer spends tens of millions
> > of bucks on developing a suspension system.
> >
> > A Dodge RAM SRT will do 150 - I guess that would handle pretty well
> > if you are determined to have a fast well handling truck.
> >
> > Perhaps if you are more specific about what it is about the handling you
> > don't
> > like you will get more concrete suggestions.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> > news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > > off-road.
> > >
> > > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > > better on-road?
> > >
> > > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Rick
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-Steve 98 TJ
#53
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Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
I was actually looking at those - I'll ber re-entering the jeeping world in a
bit - Is your unlimited modded at all? I would love to get an owner's POV on a
lifted/lock'd unlimited (i'd be waiting for the rubicon package, to see what it
has to offer, before deciding.. but either way a lift would be in the plans...
thanks for any comments :)
> Trade it for the Wrangler Unlimited, the 10 inches longer wheelbase makes
>a huge difference on the road handling.
>
> If your reason for owning a Jeep is the look, (which I would understand
>because nothong looks better than a Jeep) it is the car for you, and who
>knows, if you need it for a quick trail ride, you are still in the game.
>
> I can tell you all this because I own an Unlimited and will NEVER drive
>anything else again, I started having fun again driving since I own it.
>
> Regards
> Eric
> Silver TJ Unlimited (Canadian version of the Wrangler Unlimited)
>
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>news:4naSc.2970$1w4.31605934@news-text.cableinet.net...
> > I'm not even going to ask why you bought it in the first place as it
>might
> > be too depressing.
> >
> > To answer your question, insert 40" into the chassis - longer wheelbases
> > are much smoother on and off road. Or alternatively, invest in some
> > advanced driving lessons so you can drive it faster without spending
> > money on it. Lower the springs, get a stiffer anti-roll bar, perhaps
>some
> > different shocks. Jeep like every manufacturer spends tens of millions
> > of bucks on developing a suspension system.
> >
> > A Dodge RAM SRT will do 150 - I guess that would handle pretty well
> > if you are determined to have a fast well handling truck.
> >
> > Perhaps if you are more specific about what it is about the handling you
> > don't
> > like you will get more concrete suggestions.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> > news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > > off-road.
> > >
> > > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > > better on-road?
> > >
> > > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Rick
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-Steve 98 TJ
bit - Is your unlimited modded at all? I would love to get an owner's POV on a
lifted/lock'd unlimited (i'd be waiting for the rubicon package, to see what it
has to offer, before deciding.. but either way a lift would be in the plans...
thanks for any comments :)
> Trade it for the Wrangler Unlimited, the 10 inches longer wheelbase makes
>a huge difference on the road handling.
>
> If your reason for owning a Jeep is the look, (which I would understand
>because nothong looks better than a Jeep) it is the car for you, and who
>knows, if you need it for a quick trail ride, you are still in the game.
>
> I can tell you all this because I own an Unlimited and will NEVER drive
>anything else again, I started having fun again driving since I own it.
>
> Regards
> Eric
> Silver TJ Unlimited (Canadian version of the Wrangler Unlimited)
>
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
>news:4naSc.2970$1w4.31605934@news-text.cableinet.net...
> > I'm not even going to ask why you bought it in the first place as it
>might
> > be too depressing.
> >
> > To answer your question, insert 40" into the chassis - longer wheelbases
> > are much smoother on and off road. Or alternatively, invest in some
> > advanced driving lessons so you can drive it faster without spending
> > money on it. Lower the springs, get a stiffer anti-roll bar, perhaps
>some
> > different shocks. Jeep like every manufacturer spends tens of millions
> > of bucks on developing a suspension system.
> >
> > A Dodge RAM SRT will do 150 - I guess that would handle pretty well
> > if you are determined to have a fast well handling truck.
> >
> > Perhaps if you are more specific about what it is about the handling you
> > don't
> > like you will get more concrete suggestions.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> >
> > "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> > news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > > off-road.
> > >
> > > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > > better on-road?
> > >
> > > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Rick
> >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-Steve 98 TJ
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Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:<pS6Sc.68963$J06.58413@pd7tw2no>...
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
#55
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Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:<pS6Sc.68963$J06.58413@pd7tw2no>...
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
#56
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Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:<pS6Sc.68963$J06.58413@pd7tw2no>...
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
#57
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Posts: n/a
Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
"griffin" <gryffy@DELTHISshaw.ca> wrote in message news:<pS6Sc.68963$J06.58413@pd7tw2no>...
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
> It's not a car ..it's a truck.
>
> There's only 3 reasons to buy a Jeep:
> 1. Offroading
> 2. Convertible rugged ride
> 3. Towing
>
> If you aren't offroading, then you must want the convertible. But if you
> don't want the rugged ride, ditch the Jeep and buy a car. So, I'm guessing
> it can't be for the convertible so you must need to tow? Again, you would
> get a way comfier ride with a big SUV or Pickup so ditch the Jeep. Maybe you
> want a convertible towing vehicle? Buy a powerful car, like a Nissan Altima
> or Maxima and cut the roof off. Or buy a Sebring or 300M convertible.
>
> If you bought it just for looks, then the only way to get any better
> handling/feel is to lower it and buy nice tires/springs/seats/etc ...but
> then it doesn't look like a Jeep.
>
> In a nutshell ...I'm confused? When I was driving the new '85 CJ7 home that
> I just bought, I was doing 80kmh on a two-lane backroad with oncoming
> trucks. I had to two-hand the steering wheel the entire drive and still
> almost (honest-to-god, I'm not even exagerrating) died a few times from
> oncoming collisions. I was so scared and barely kept it on the road that
> when I got home all I wanted to do was go and drive it again! Talk about
> adrenaline drive. Screw a sportscar!! It's a JEEP!!!! Drive it hard and let
> it drive you hard!
>
> griffin
> '85 CJ7
>
> "Rick Ramos" <thewatcher@dodgeit.com> wrote in message
> news:77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> > better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> > off-road.
> >
> > Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> > better on-road?
> >
> > Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Rick
Griffin, that was the best answer to Rick's question that I saw
this evening. You just have to hang in there and ride it out, if
you're a first time Jeep owner.
And as I read earlier, You'll soon wonder why you haven't had a
Jeep all along!!!
Tom T
#58
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Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
thewatcher@dodgeit.com (Rick Ramos) wrote in message news:<77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google. com>...
> I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> off-road.
>
> Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> better on-road?
>
> Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
>
> Thanks
> Rick
Mmmmmpppphhh....
Aw, man... Milk just came out of my nose!
Oh, you're serious? Sorry.
BWWAAAHHAAAHHAAA!
Uh, oh, sorry again.
Perhaps you might consider donating the Jeep to a good cause and
getting something else.
John
> I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> off-road.
>
> Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> better on-road?
>
> Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
>
> Thanks
> Rick
Mmmmmpppphhh....
Aw, man... Milk just came out of my nose!
Oh, you're serious? Sorry.
BWWAAAHHAAAHHAAA!
Uh, oh, sorry again.
Perhaps you might consider donating the Jeep to a good cause and
getting something else.
John
#59
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
thewatcher@dodgeit.com (Rick Ramos) wrote in message news:<77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google. com>...
> I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> off-road.
>
> Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> better on-road?
>
> Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
>
> Thanks
> Rick
Mmmmmpppphhh....
Aw, man... Milk just came out of my nose!
Oh, you're serious? Sorry.
BWWAAAHHAAAHHAAA!
Uh, oh, sorry again.
Perhaps you might consider donating the Jeep to a good cause and
getting something else.
John
> I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> off-road.
>
> Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> better on-road?
>
> Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
>
> Thanks
> Rick
Mmmmmpppphhh....
Aw, man... Milk just came out of my nose!
Oh, you're serious? Sorry.
BWWAAAHHAAAHHAAA!
Uh, oh, sorry again.
Perhaps you might consider donating the Jeep to a good cause and
getting something else.
John
#60
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Better On-Road Handling for Jeep Wrangler
thewatcher@dodgeit.com (Rick Ramos) wrote in message news:<77d4ec40.0408100742.3a1a82df@posting.google. com>...
> I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> off-road.
>
> Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> better on-road?
>
> Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
>
> Thanks
> Rick
Mmmmmpppphhh....
Aw, man... Milk just came out of my nose!
Oh, you're serious? Sorry.
BWWAAAHHAAAHHAAA!
Uh, oh, sorry again.
Perhaps you might consider donating the Jeep to a good cause and
getting something else.
John
> I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler SE and I would like to make it handle
> better on-road. I live in South Florida and this Jeep will NEVER go
> off-road.
>
> Can anyone make any recommendation on how to make this car handle
> better on-road?
>
> Different Shocks, Tires, Springs, etc?
>
> Thanks
> Rick
Mmmmmpppphhh....
Aw, man... Milk just came out of my nose!
Oh, you're serious? Sorry.
BWWAAAHHAAAHHAAA!
Uh, oh, sorry again.
Perhaps you might consider donating the Jeep to a good cause and
getting something else.
John