Old Man Emu Question
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JK Newbie
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Old Man Emu Question
I am going to purchase an OME kit for my Rubicon. I plan on getting the HD springs. With this, will it change the ride using the HD springs or are they just to help for eliminating sag. Does it make the ride rougher or stiffer?
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I have the MD springs, rides better than stock, alot softer. I would think the HD springs would be the same to slightly softer than stock. What I did notice when I put mine on was that the shocks were alot softer than the stock shocks. I think this was the real reason it rides better.
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I have the MD springs, rides better than stock, alot softer. I would think the HD springs would be the same to slightly softer than stock. What I did notice when I put mine on was that the shocks were alot softer than the stock shocks. I think this was the real reason it rides better.
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Yes, some problems with esp, i don't think it was an effect of the softer ride. I centered the steering wheel and it it got better but not toally gone. After driving it for about two weeks it was near totally gone.--I do think the computer learns--my wife thinks I'm crazy when I suggest this. not bad at all and I live in the mountains with a lot of curves.
I'm running 33's.
I'm running 33's.
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JK Newbie
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Yes, some problems with esp, i don't think it was an effect of the softer ride. I centered the steering wheel and it it got better but not toally gone. After driving it for about two weeks it was near totally gone.--I do think the computer learns--my wife thinks I'm crazy when I suggest this. not bad at all and I live in the mountains with a lot of curves.
I'm running 33's.
I'm running 33's.
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I installed it myself, Piece of cake!
In regards to Northridge 4x4 comment, Yes steering wheel centering is critical, the problem is there is some slop in the JK steering that makes it difficult to get it perfect. No problems in the last several mos though, and only minor problems at that in the beginning. Like I said, i live in the mountains and i was only able go get the esp to fire on real tight curves when pushing it really hard.
In regards to Northridge 4x4 comment, Yes steering wheel centering is critical, the problem is there is some slop in the JK steering that makes it difficult to get it perfect. No problems in the last several mos though, and only minor problems at that in the beginning. Like I said, i live in the mountains and i was only able go get the esp to fire on real tight curves when pushing it really hard.
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JK Newbie
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I installed it myself, Piece of cake!
In regards to Northridge 4x4 comment, Yes steering wheel centering is critical, the problem is there is some slop in the JK steering that makes it difficult to get it perfect. No problems in the last several mos though, and only minor problems at that in the beginning. Like I said, i live in the mountains and i was only able go get the esp to fire on real tight curves when pushing it really hard.
In regards to Northridge 4x4 comment, Yes steering wheel centering is critical, the problem is there is some slop in the JK steering that makes it difficult to get it perfect. No problems in the last several mos though, and only minor problems at that in the beginning. Like I said, i live in the mountains and i was only able go get the esp to fire on real tight curves when pushing it really hard.
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I have the MD springs, rides better than stock, alot softer. I would think the HD springs would be the same to slightly softer than stock. What I did notice when I put mine on was that the shocks were alot softer than the stock shocks. I think this was the real reason it rides better.
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