Rides Rough -few questions please!!
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JK Newbie
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From: Brunwick/ St. Simons Island, GA
I have a front and rear trackbar bracket is that the same as adjustable one? and i have gotten the front ended aligned like 5 times and I still feel like it is not fully aligned.. if you were in my position would you get front lower control arms or what?
JK Enthusiast
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From: MA
More things to think about,
Where did you have it aligned, the tire place gave me a free alignment that actually made the thing worse. Thanks Town Fair!
And, do you think one of your wheels might be unbalanced. Does not fit you description perfectly, but is a possibility if you have vibrations and pulls.
As far as upper are lower, there are several threads on here. I went with the uppers before reading any of the debate and they have been fine for me.
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JK Newbie
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From: Brunwick/ St. Simons Island, GA
Well i have about $1,500 right now saved but i was going to invest in new 4.88 gears and upgrade to 35 inch tires. Do you think i should instead spend that money on lower front control arms and suspension components?
JK Newbie
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I drove home after liftin my jeep on stock tires (about 40 miles) and noticed some bump steer. After putting 35's on and tightening my trackbar(115 ft/lbs, top & bottom) the situation was resolved.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Graham, WA
Skyjacker Nitro shocks=stiff
Skyjacker Hydro shocks=nice and soft, and inexpensive
Your flightiness is due to to little caster and to little toe-in.
Here is a write-up that explains alignments:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
If you don't want it to drive like crap, the minimum additional components you need to add are adjustable lower front control arms to correct your caster, an adjustable front trackbar to center your axle, and longer front and rear swaybar links. To be on the safe side, you also need either longer brakelines or brakeline relocation brackets.
Because you have a 2 door, eventually your rear driveshaft will fail because it cannot handle the steep angle required by a 3.5" lift. When it does, you will need an aftermarket rear driveshaft and adjustable rear upper control arms.
Skyjacker Hydro shocks=nice and soft, and inexpensive
Your flightiness is due to to little caster and to little toe-in.
Here is a write-up that explains alignments:
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
If you don't want it to drive like crap, the minimum additional components you need to add are adjustable lower front control arms to correct your caster, an adjustable front trackbar to center your axle, and longer front and rear swaybar links. To be on the safe side, you also need either longer brakelines or brakeline relocation brackets.
Because you have a 2 door, eventually your rear driveshaft will fail because it cannot handle the steep angle required by a 3.5" lift. When it does, you will need an aftermarket rear driveshaft and adjustable rear upper control arms.
But seriously, I would think he his toe set right and go from there, sounds like too much toe out on his rig.
brilliant!