Anyone have some ideas
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From: Pasadena, MD
Anyone have some ideas
hey guys just wanted to through out the idea i had for a while and give you guys a chance to help out. my current set up is
08 JKU
standard clutch
NSG-370 manual transmission
4.88 gears front and rear no lockers
17x9 crager soft 8s
35x12.50r17 General Grabber AT2s
3 inch BDS suspension lift
Bilstein 5100s
JKS front adjustable trackbar
i love my jeep its great but everything rattles and shakes to some degree even though ive put countless hours on every install to make sure everything is done to spec. but like when i drive on the street or off road it always can get through whatever i ask it to but its really bouncy and doesn't handle well to woops on a farm field or pot holes either. it does great and slow speed just 4hi though the woods and over fallen down trees and tires. <--- offroading where we are. but like get a little wild in a field and it feels like i would be able to jump with a long enough rhythmic waves i just want to change up stuff to make it a solid almost prerunner where it can handle it self at speed.
08 JKU
standard clutch
NSG-370 manual transmission
4.88 gears front and rear no lockers
17x9 crager soft 8s
35x12.50r17 General Grabber AT2s
3 inch BDS suspension lift
Bilstein 5100s
JKS front adjustable trackbar
i love my jeep its great but everything rattles and shakes to some degree even though ive put countless hours on every install to make sure everything is done to spec. but like when i drive on the street or off road it always can get through whatever i ask it to but its really bouncy and doesn't handle well to woops on a farm field or pot holes either. it does great and slow speed just 4hi though the woods and over fallen down trees and tires. <--- offroading where we are. but like get a little wild in a field and it feels like i would be able to jump with a long enough rhythmic waves i just want to change up stuff to make it a solid almost prerunner where it can handle it self at speed.
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From: Fairborn OH
Agreed. Too much air pressure will cause a lot of your symptoms and is the easiest and cheapest to correct. That is why I asked... My procomp ATII's call for 35, but I run 30 and have a very smooth ride both on and off road.
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I'm pretty certain those are load range E tires. 28-30 lbs should be good.
I want to get away from tires though and look at what else you have. You mentioned a 3" BDS lift, however I didn't see anything regarding how extensive your BDS kit it. The base kit provides shocks, springs, extended links and that's about the extent of it. If you're running basic hydro shocks and just springs, you're not going to get the best of handling and ride. You mentioned you're running Bilsteins, but a good shock won't make up for problems in suspension geometry. Adjustable arms, trackbars, etc are needed to dial in.
I will also mention that Crager Soft 8s, while good for a budget wheel, are notorious for being out of round and hard to balance. Something to check.
I want to get away from tires though and look at what else you have. You mentioned a 3" BDS lift, however I didn't see anything regarding how extensive your BDS kit it. The base kit provides shocks, springs, extended links and that's about the extent of it. If you're running basic hydro shocks and just springs, you're not going to get the best of handling and ride. You mentioned you're running Bilsteins, but a good shock won't make up for problems in suspension geometry. Adjustable arms, trackbars, etc are needed to dial in.
I will also mention that Crager Soft 8s, while good for a budget wheel, are notorious for being out of round and hard to balance. Something to check.