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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me if this is normal? I put a 2 inch fulltraction spacer kit on my 08 unlimited. I took it down to the beach on some back country roads and most of the time going over a hill with a slight turn it felt like it was swaying. Now i did have the back packed with 3 suitcase but not a whole lot of weight do i need stiffer or better shocks. It took a little to adjust but wondering if this is normal. I had a tj with 2 inch spacers but it did not do this. Any help would be appreciated
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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its a body lift...its possible..
go suspension!
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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it is the budget spacer lift for the coils but running with original shocks
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wrangler08jk
it is the budget spacer lift for the coils but running with original shocks
Longer swaybar links fixed it for me.....
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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shock extensions as well? 2" higher center of gravity will make it less stable. Wider stance such as wheel spacers would help.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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you need longer shocks and longer sway bar links. upgrade to some discos.
your shocks probably are bottoming out and the over extended sway links are making it feel unstable
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Thanks to all! Looks like a longer sway bar links and shock extensions are nest on the list. Wheel spacerwas a thought but waitying to get new rims and tires and see what backspacing i get.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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I used to have the FT budget boost on mine and I didn't notice any change in handling like you're experiencing. I did have a good bit of bump steer from the track bar relocation bracket so I removed it and got rid of the bump steer. Might try that if you have it installed.
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