I'm assuming shocks also help control rebound weight. The greater the weight
of the tires/wheels, the greater the rebound rate. Which is why I thought it
made sense to install rubicon shocks since they have been calbrated for the
greater weight of the heavier rubicon tire/wheel. But shocks don't work alone,
so now I'm wondering if buying rubicon springs in conjuction with the shocks
would be a idea also. since I'm assuming they are also calibrated for the
heavier wheel/tire combo. All I know is after installation of the rubi
wheels/tires my TJ rides a harsher than my original combo. Thanks in advance
for any advice.
Dan

 

Neither shocks or springs are going to make a difference if all you
did was switch to new tires/wheels. And I don't believe the shocks on
a Rubicon have been 'calibrated' for the heavier tire/wheel. If that
was the case, all shocks would be 'calibrated' not only for amount of
lift, but for size of tire, type of wheel (alloy vs. steel), etc.
Ditto for the springs.

Perhaps the 'harsher' ride you describe is the feeling of driving MT's
as opposed to AT's?

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On 04 Mar 2004 23:09:27 GMT, mrdanone@aol.com (MrDanOne) wrote:

>I'm assuming shocks also help control rebound weight. The greater the weight
>of the tires/wheels, the greater the rebound rate. Which is why I thought it
>made sense to install rubicon shocks since they have been calbrated for the
>greater weight of the heavier rubicon tire/wheel. But shocks don't work alone,
>so now I'm wondering if buying rubicon springs in conjuction with the shocks
>would be a idea also. since I'm assuming they are also calibrated for the
>heavier wheel/tire combo. All I know is after installation of the rubi
>wheels/tires my TJ rides a harsher than my original combo. Thanks in advance
>for any advice.
>Dan

 

Neither shocks or springs are going to make a difference if all you
did was switch to new tires/wheels. And I don't believe the shocks on
a Rubicon have been 'calibrated' for the heavier tire/wheel. If that
was the case, all shocks would be 'calibrated' not only for amount of
lift, but for size of tire, type of wheel (alloy vs. steel), etc.
Ditto for the springs.

Perhaps the 'harsher' ride you describe is the feeling of driving MT's
as opposed to AT's?

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On 04 Mar 2004 23:09:27 GMT, mrdanone@aol.com (MrDanOne) wrote:

>I'm assuming shocks also help control rebound weight. The greater the weight
>of the tires/wheels, the greater the rebound rate. Which is why I thought it
>made sense to install rubicon shocks since they have been calbrated for the
>greater weight of the heavier rubicon tire/wheel. But shocks don't work alone,
>so now I'm wondering if buying rubicon springs in conjuction with the shocks
>would be a idea also. since I'm assuming they are also calibrated for the
>heavier wheel/tire combo. All I know is after installation of the rubi
>wheels/tires my TJ rides a harsher than my original combo. Thanks in advance
>for any advice.
>Dan

 

Neither shocks or springs are going to make a difference if all you
did was switch to new tires/wheels. And I don't believe the shocks on
a Rubicon have been 'calibrated' for the heavier tire/wheel. If that
was the case, all shocks would be 'calibrated' not only for amount of
lift, but for size of tire, type of wheel (alloy vs. steel), etc.
Ditto for the springs.

Perhaps the 'harsher' ride you describe is the feeling of driving MT's
as opposed to AT's?

Dave
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0p2es/david/index.htm

On 04 Mar 2004 23:09:27 GMT, mrdanone@aol.com (MrDanOne) wrote:

>I'm assuming shocks also help control rebound weight. The greater the weight
>of the tires/wheels, the greater the rebound rate. Which is why I thought it
>made sense to install rubicon shocks since they have been calbrated for the
>greater weight of the heavier rubicon tire/wheel. But shocks don't work alone,
>so now I'm wondering if buying rubicon springs in conjuction with the shocks
>would be a idea also. since I'm assuming they are also calibrated for the
>heavier wheel/tire combo. All I know is after installation of the rubi
>wheels/tires my TJ rides a harsher than my original combo. Thanks in advance
>for any advice.
>Dan