Hey All,

Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?

The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?

thnx for any pointers & suggestions,

C.

 

Congrats on your Jeep TJ. By the way, it's not polite to call it a 'car'.

Your suspension probably fine. Rocking (but hopefully not rolling) is
just part of the fun. Do make sure your anti-sway bar links are
connected when you're on the street - off-roaders sometimes disconnect
or remove them to help keep all four wheels in contact with uneven
ground. If you hear banging or clunking, something may need tightening.

Some decent links for Jeep tech information:

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/ssi/tech.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/
http://jeepin.com/
http://www.universityofjeep.ca/tech_links.html

Many more out there. The best is here:

http://tinyurl.com/55vz5

If your tires have some numbers like this '32x11.50R15' then your size
is 32" tall and 11.5" wide on a 15" diameter wheel rim. If your tires
have numbers like this '235/75R15' then your tires are 235 mm wide and
the sidewalls are 75% as tall as the width.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...conversion.jsp

Look for a local Jeep club for your best off line resource for help and
information.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


C. wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.

 

Congrats on your Jeep TJ. By the way, it's not polite to call it a 'car'.

Your suspension probably fine. Rocking (but hopefully not rolling) is
just part of the fun. Do make sure your anti-sway bar links are
connected when you're on the street - off-roaders sometimes disconnect
or remove them to help keep all four wheels in contact with uneven
ground. If you hear banging or clunking, something may need tightening.

Some decent links for Jeep tech information:

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/ssi/tech.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/
http://jeepin.com/
http://www.universityofjeep.ca/tech_links.html

Many more out there. The best is here:

http://tinyurl.com/55vz5

If your tires have some numbers like this '32x11.50R15' then your size
is 32" tall and 11.5" wide on a 15" diameter wheel rim. If your tires
have numbers like this '235/75R15' then your tires are 235 mm wide and
the sidewalls are 75% as tall as the width.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...conversion.jsp

Look for a local Jeep club for your best off line resource for help and
information.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


C. wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.

 

Congrats on your Jeep TJ. By the way, it's not polite to call it a 'car'.

Your suspension probably fine. Rocking (but hopefully not rolling) is
just part of the fun. Do make sure your anti-sway bar links are
connected when you're on the street - off-roaders sometimes disconnect
or remove them to help keep all four wheels in contact with uneven
ground. If you hear banging or clunking, something may need tightening.

Some decent links for Jeep tech information:

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/ssi/tech.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/
http://jeepin.com/
http://www.universityofjeep.ca/tech_links.html

Many more out there. The best is here:

http://tinyurl.com/55vz5

If your tires have some numbers like this '32x11.50R15' then your size
is 32" tall and 11.5" wide on a 15" diameter wheel rim. If your tires
have numbers like this '235/75R15' then your tires are 235 mm wide and
the sidewalls are 75% as tall as the width.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...conversion.jsp

Look for a local Jeep club for your best off line resource for help and
information.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


C. wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.

 

Congrats on your Jeep TJ. By the way, it's not polite to call it a 'car'.

Your suspension probably fine. Rocking (but hopefully not rolling) is
just part of the fun. Do make sure your anti-sway bar links are
connected when you're on the street - off-roaders sometimes disconnect
or remove them to help keep all four wheels in contact with uneven
ground. If you hear banging or clunking, something may need tightening.

Some decent links for Jeep tech information:

http://www.off-road.com/jeep/ssi/tech.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/
http://jeepin.com/
http://www.universityofjeep.ca/tech_links.html

Many more out there. The best is here:

http://tinyurl.com/55vz5

If your tires have some numbers like this '32x11.50R15' then your size
is 32" tall and 11.5" wide on a 15" diameter wheel rim. If your tires
have numbers like this '235/75R15' then your tires are 235 mm wide and
the sidewalls are 75% as tall as the width.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...conversion.jsp

Look for a local Jeep club for your best off line resource for help and
information.

Steve
http://xjeep.dyndns.org


C. wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.

 

Well to start off, you have a Jeep or a 1/4 ton truck, not a car.

They drive like trucks, so when you are hitting pot holes, the solid
axles do not act anything like a car's suspension.

In other words, try a different Jeep to compare the handling to, not a
car.

The tire size is printed on the side of it. Big tires need lower air
pressure than smaller ones, so you should check that. If they are too
hard, they will bounce you all over the road when you hit bumps.

There are dozens of different types and brands of lifts.

I would recommend you find a local off road or Jeep club so you can have
someone experienced help you with what you have now for lift and drive
train setup.

And if you notice people waving at you from other Jeeps, Wave back!
Jeepers usually wave to other Jeepers. Less so in big cities, and the
more modified or older the more waves.

Enjoy!

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"C." wrote:
>
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.

 

Well to start off, you have a Jeep or a 1/4 ton truck, not a car.

They drive like trucks, so when you are hitting pot holes, the solid
axles do not act anything like a car's suspension.

In other words, try a different Jeep to compare the handling to, not a
car.

The tire size is printed on the side of it. Big tires need lower air
pressure than smaller ones, so you should check that. If they are too
hard, they will bounce you all over the road when you hit bumps.

There are dozens of different types and brands of lifts.

I would recommend you find a local off road or Jeep club so you can have
someone experienced help you with what you have now for lift and drive
train setup.

And if you notice people waving at you from other Jeeps, Wave back!
Jeepers usually wave to other Jeepers. Less so in big cities, and the
more modified or older the more waves.

Enjoy!

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"C." wrote:
>
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.

 

Well to start off, you have a Jeep or a 1/4 ton truck, not a car.

They drive like trucks, so when you are hitting pot holes, the solid
axles do not act anything like a car's suspension.

In other words, try a different Jeep to compare the handling to, not a
car.

The tire size is printed on the side of it. Big tires need lower air
pressure than smaller ones, so you should check that. If they are too
hard, they will bounce you all over the road when you hit bumps.

There are dozens of different types and brands of lifts.

I would recommend you find a local off road or Jeep club so you can have
someone experienced help you with what you have now for lift and drive
train setup.

And if you notice people waving at you from other Jeeps, Wave back!
Jeepers usually wave to other Jeepers. Less so in big cities, and the
more modified or older the more waves.

Enjoy!

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"C." wrote:
>
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.

 

Well to start off, you have a Jeep or a 1/4 ton truck, not a car.

They drive like trucks, so when you are hitting pot holes, the solid
axles do not act anything like a car's suspension.

In other words, try a different Jeep to compare the handling to, not a
car.

The tire size is printed on the side of it. Big tires need lower air
pressure than smaller ones, so you should check that. If they are too
hard, they will bounce you all over the road when you hit bumps.

There are dozens of different types and brands of lifts.

I would recommend you find a local off road or Jeep club so you can have
someone experienced help you with what you have now for lift and drive
train setup.

And if you notice people waving at you from other Jeeps, Wave back!
Jeepers usually wave to other Jeepers. Less so in big cities, and the
more modified or older the more waves.

Enjoy!

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

"C." wrote:
>
> Hey All,
>
> Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot
> of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good
> starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?
>
> The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was
> offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of
> fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured?
> This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good
> sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?
>
> thnx for any pointers & suggestions,
>
> C.