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Running fast in the desert

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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poz0lpGP0m8&feature=player_embedded#! So would these speed bumps by terraflex with a terraflex 3 inch coil lift would I be able to run in the desert at 50mph like the guys in this vid? I know they have a V8 in one of those JK's and probably some type of terraflex lift. Would I have to upgrade my axles in order to do something like this?

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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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Id like to know as well. I travel 50mph+ everyday on rough fire roads and farm roads and would love to take the SLAM out of my jeep hitting potholes.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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depends on how bad the terrain really is. i have a set of speed bumps on my orange jk and they work great but they are no substitue for a set of good coil overs at least in terms of ride quality. but, they certainly are cheaper.

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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Im talking about potholes and sudden hits. Small 3 inch deep 6 inch wide washouts, that sort of thing. Im just looking to take the BANG out of the hit. Do you think they would work for me?
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Harbourone
Im talking about potholes and sudden hits. Small 3 inch deep 6 inch wide washouts, that sort of thing. Im just looking to take the BANG out of the hit. Do you think they would work for me?
yes. for that, they work great.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
yes. for that, they work great.
yeah its the same thing as harbourone says for me I just want to take that bang out when I go over the small potholes
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by matt852
Would I have to upgrade my axles in order to do something like this?
I would definitely upgrade your axles, with better ball joints and internal/external gussets at a minimum, perhaps an entirely new axle. Your stock ball joints will get blown out in a hurry.
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the guy in the blue 2 door had that pucker factor look on his face while almost sideways
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by PainKiller
the guy in the blue 2 door had that pucker factor look on his face while almost sideways
yeah........he was asking for it there....
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Sure wouldn't see much of the country at those speeds.
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