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jessmd@alltel.net 06-18-2007 10:01 PM

jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
to help alot. Thanks


DougW 06-18-2007 10:14 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> to help alot. Thanks


Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

--
DougW



DougW 06-18-2007 10:14 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> to help alot. Thanks


Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

--
DougW



DougW 06-18-2007 10:14 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> to help alot. Thanks


Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

--
DougW



DougW 06-18-2007 10:14 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> to help alot. Thanks


Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

--
DougW



jessmd@alltel.net 06-19-2007 07:02 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> jessmd wrote:
> > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > to help alot. Thanks

>
> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>
> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>
> --
> DougW



It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
with the lift kit


jessmd@alltel.net 06-19-2007 07:02 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> jessmd wrote:
> > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > to help alot. Thanks

>
> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>
> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>
> --
> DougW



It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
with the lift kit


jessmd@alltel.net 06-19-2007 07:02 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> jessmd wrote:
> > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > to help alot. Thanks

>
> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>
> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>
> --
> DougW



It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
with the lift kit


jessmd@alltel.net 06-19-2007 07:02 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
> jessmd wrote:
> > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > to help alot. Thanks

>
> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>
> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>
> --
> DougW



It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
with the lift kit


DougW 06-19-2007 07:16 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> "DougW" wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:


>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is
>>> going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?


> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


I'm not familiar with the Black Diamond brand, but boucy and hard
are opposite things. Might be the Black Diamond AT shocks are like
my Edelbrock IAS shocks. They are stiff on the road but loosen up
if you hit them hard. Tires and tire pressure can also change things
quite a bit.

Make sure your running the correct pressure for the road.
http://www.automedia.com/Optimizing_...cr20010801tp/1

--
DougW



DougW 06-19-2007 07:16 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> "DougW" wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:


>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is
>>> going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?


> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


I'm not familiar with the Black Diamond brand, but boucy and hard
are opposite things. Might be the Black Diamond AT shocks are like
my Edelbrock IAS shocks. They are stiff on the road but loosen up
if you hit them hard. Tires and tire pressure can also change things
quite a bit.

Make sure your running the correct pressure for the road.
http://www.automedia.com/Optimizing_...cr20010801tp/1

--
DougW



DougW 06-19-2007 07:16 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> "DougW" wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:


>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is
>>> going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?


> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


I'm not familiar with the Black Diamond brand, but boucy and hard
are opposite things. Might be the Black Diamond AT shocks are like
my Edelbrock IAS shocks. They are stiff on the road but loosen up
if you hit them hard. Tires and tire pressure can also change things
quite a bit.

Make sure your running the correct pressure for the road.
http://www.automedia.com/Optimizing_...cr20010801tp/1

--
DougW



DougW 06-19-2007 07:16 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd wrote:
> "DougW" wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:


>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is
>>> going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?


> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


I'm not familiar with the Black Diamond brand, but boucy and hard
are opposite things. Might be the Black Diamond AT shocks are like
my Edelbrock IAS shocks. They are stiff on the road but loosen up
if you hit them hard. Tires and tire pressure can also change things
quite a bit.

Make sure your running the correct pressure for the road.
http://www.automedia.com/Optimizing_...cr20010801tp/1

--
DougW



Thoth1126@gmail.com 06-19-2007 08:20 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ


Thoth1126@gmail.com 06-19-2007 08:20 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ


Thoth1126@gmail.com 06-19-2007 08:20 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ


Thoth1126@gmail.com 06-19-2007 08:20 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ


Mike Romain 06-19-2007 09:34 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:
>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
>>> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
>>> to help alot. Thanks

>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>>
>> --
>> DougW

>
>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit
>


What size tires are you running and how much air is in them?

Don't forget you are taking a soft cushy YJ or Yuppie Jeep with flat
soft springs and turning it into more of a real Jeep with real 'arched'
leaf springs.

This is going to radically alter the ride. Have you ever ridden in a
CJ7? They are little trucks and handle as such.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Mike Romain 06-19-2007 09:34 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:
>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
>>> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
>>> to help alot. Thanks

>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>>
>> --
>> DougW

>
>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit
>


What size tires are you running and how much air is in them?

Don't forget you are taking a soft cushy YJ or Yuppie Jeep with flat
soft springs and turning it into more of a real Jeep with real 'arched'
leaf springs.

This is going to radically alter the ride. Have you ever ridden in a
CJ7? They are little trucks and handle as such.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Mike Romain 06-19-2007 09:34 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:
>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
>>> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
>>> to help alot. Thanks

>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>>
>> --
>> DougW

>
>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit
>


What size tires are you running and how much air is in them?

Don't forget you are taking a soft cushy YJ or Yuppie Jeep with flat
soft springs and turning it into more of a real Jeep with real 'arched'
leaf springs.

This is going to radically alter the ride. Have you ever ridden in a
CJ7? They are little trucks and handle as such.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


Mike Romain 06-19-2007 09:34 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
jessmd@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>> jessmd wrote:
>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
>>> can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
>>> to help alot. Thanks

>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?
>>
>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?
>>
>> --
>> DougW

>
>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit
>


What size tires are you running and how much air is in them?

Don't forget you are taking a soft cushy YJ or Yuppie Jeep with flat
soft springs and turning it into more of a real Jeep with real 'arched'
leaf springs.

This is going to radically alter the ride. Have you ever ridden in a
CJ7? They are little trucks and handle as such.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's - Gone to the rust pile...
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)


nrs 06-19-2007 10:14 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> > jessmd wrote:
> > > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > > to help alot. Thanks

>
> > Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>
> > If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>
> > --
> > DougW

>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
besides the ride.


nrs 06-19-2007 10:14 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> > jessmd wrote:
> > > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > > to help alot. Thanks

>
> > Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>
> > If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>
> > --
> > DougW

>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
besides the ride.


nrs 06-19-2007 10:14 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> > jessmd wrote:
> > > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > > to help alot. Thanks

>
> > Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>
> > If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>
> > --
> > DougW

>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
besides the ride.


nrs 06-19-2007 10:14 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" <post.repl...@invalid.address> wrote:
>
> > jessmd wrote:
> > > I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable what
> > > can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit is going
> > > to help alot. Thanks

>
> > Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>
> > If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>
> > --
> > DougW

>
> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
> with the lift kit


Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
besides the ride.


L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 06-19-2007 10:54 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Yup, know that Daimler has tried to make your TJ as cushy as possible,
and that anything you do to the suspension to make it off road worthy is
going to cost big time in fuel economy, and ride. and may even be dangerous
at highway speeds.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/


<Thoth1126@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>




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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 06-19-2007 10:54 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Yup, know that Daimler has tried to make your TJ as cushy as possible,
and that anything you do to the suspension to make it off road worthy is
going to cost big time in fuel economy, and ride. and may even be dangerous
at highway speeds.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/


<Thoth1126@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1182255617.264849.319970@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>




--
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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 06-19-2007 10:54 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Yup, know that Daimler has tried to make your TJ as cushy as possible,
and that anything you do to the suspension to make it off road worthy is
going to cost big time in fuel economy, and ride. and may even be dangerous
at highway speeds.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/


<Thoth1126@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1182255617.264849.319970@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>




--
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L.W. \(Bill\) Hughes III 06-19-2007 10:54 AM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
Yup, know that Daimler has tried to make your TJ as cushy as possible,
and that anything you do to the suspension to make it off road worthy is
going to cost big time in fuel economy, and ride. and may even be dangerous
at highway speeds.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/


<Thoth1126@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1182255617.264849.319970@g4g2000hsf.googlegro ups.com...
> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>




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RoyJ 06-19-2007 12:28 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
You have coils springs, YJ's have very soft leaf springs. You can add a
2" spacer lift with no change in ride quality, a 3-1/2" spring lift with
stiff springs in a YJ is a world apart.

Thoth1126@gmail.com wrote:
> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>


RoyJ 06-19-2007 12:28 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
You have coils springs, YJ's have very soft leaf springs. You can add a
2" spacer lift with no change in ride quality, a 3-1/2" spring lift with
stiff springs in a YJ is a world apart.

Thoth1126@gmail.com wrote:
> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>


RoyJ 06-19-2007 12:28 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
You have coils springs, YJ's have very soft leaf springs. You can add a
2" spacer lift with no change in ride quality, a 3-1/2" spring lift with
stiff springs in a YJ is a world apart.

Thoth1126@gmail.com wrote:
> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>


RoyJ 06-19-2007 12:28 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
You have coils springs, YJ's have very soft leaf springs. You can add a
2" spacer lift with no change in ride quality, a 3-1/2" spring lift with
stiff springs in a YJ is a world apart.

Thoth1126@gmail.com wrote:
> Threads like this really make me want to stay stock on my 2002 TJ
>


DougW 06-19-2007 05:36 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
nrs wrote:
> On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
>> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" wrote:
>>
>>> jessmd wrote:
>>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit
>>>> is going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>>
>>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>>
>>> --
>>> DougW

>>
>> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
>> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
>> with the lift kit

>
> Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
> ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
> change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
> besides the ride.


Don't know I'd agree with removing the track bar, that can lead to some
real iffy situations in corners and accelerated wear on the mounts.
Track bar relocation on the other hand will bring the suspension back
into alignment. RE makes an adjustable track bar, iirc..

--
DougW



DougW 06-19-2007 05:36 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
nrs wrote:
> On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
>> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" wrote:
>>
>>> jessmd wrote:
>>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit
>>>> is going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>>
>>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>>
>>> --
>>> DougW

>>
>> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
>> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
>> with the lift kit

>
> Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
> ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
> change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
> besides the ride.


Don't know I'd agree with removing the track bar, that can lead to some
real iffy situations in corners and accelerated wear on the mounts.
Track bar relocation on the other hand will bring the suspension back
into alignment. RE makes an adjustable track bar, iirc..

--
DougW



DougW 06-19-2007 05:36 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
nrs wrote:
> On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
>> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" wrote:
>>
>>> jessmd wrote:
>>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit
>>>> is going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>>
>>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>>
>>> --
>>> DougW

>>
>> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
>> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
>> with the lift kit

>
> Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
> ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
> change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
> besides the ride.


Don't know I'd agree with removing the track bar, that can lead to some
real iffy situations in corners and accelerated wear on the mounts.
Track bar relocation on the other hand will bring the suspension back
into alignment. RE makes an adjustable track bar, iirc..

--
DougW



DougW 06-19-2007 05:36 PM

Re: jeep wrangler yj lift issue
 
nrs wrote:
> On Jun 19, 6:02 am, jes...@alltel.net wrote:
>> On Jun 18, 10:14 pm, "DougW" wrote:
>>
>>> jessmd wrote:
>>>> I have a 1987 jeep wrangler with a 3.5" lift the ride is terrable
>>>> what can i do to help with the ride please help every little bit
>>>> is going to help alot. Thanks

>>
>>> Terrible as in bumpy or terrible as in steering/wobble?

>>
>>> If it's just rough then look at the shocks. What are you using?

>>
>>> --
>>> DougW

>>
>> It is really boucy and it hits pretty hard avery little imperfection
>> on the road i can feel. I have the black diamond shocks that came
>> with the lift kit

>
> Do you still have a rear track bar? I removed mine recently and the
> ride softened up significantly. Keep in mind that the handling could
> change in other ways. I have not noiticed any difference so far
> besides the ride.


Don't know I'd agree with removing the track bar, that can lead to some
real iffy situations in corners and accelerated wear on the mounts.
Track bar relocation on the other hand will bring the suspension back
into alignment. RE makes an adjustable track bar, iirc..

--
DougW




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