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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Default Suspension too stiff FT 3"

looking for professional advice from you guys

I am running FT 3" ultimate with HD coils in the front along with FT M Force Gas charged shocks. The ride is too stiff

installed the Rancho shocks made a little difference but not what i was expecting now i think it is the springs which are really stiff i have 12000 KM on the rig thought they will settle down after a while but no luck

have a arb front bumper winch etc in the front

what should i do wait a little more longer for springs tp settle or should i look to change the springs specially the front is really bad you really feel it on every bump

any help is appreciated
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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what tires are you running, and the PSI in them?


the HD will be a little stiffer, to help the added weight. Its a trade off. You can always get a set of the normal springs and try that out.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
what tires are you running, and the PSI in them?


the HD will be a little stiffer, to help the added weight. Its a trade off. You can always get a set of the normal springs and try that out.

I am running Mickey Thompson 35" MTZ with 35 PSI also I have noticed that the left side of the front spring is kind of bent
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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do a chalk test on the tires. but thats just probally just how a lifted jeep rides
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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thats alot of PSI, try to lower your PSI. That'll definetly cause a stiff ride.

I run 26 in my 35's.

Also the spring, the arms may not being adjusted properly, Measure them and make sure they are the same lengths. That will always make your spring bowed.

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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by flip2spin23
do a chalk test on the tires. but thats just probally just how a lifted jeep rides
drove a friends TJ lifted 6" with 37" tires he has rancho adjustable shocks which he dials in accorind to trail conditions but his rig is much softer than mine
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Zak
drove a friends TJ lifted 6" with 37" tires he has rancho adjustable shocks which he dials in accorind to trail conditions but his rig is much softer than mine
Like I said, tires have alot to do with ride quality. Whats his PSI?
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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35 PSI is too much, you should drop it down to like 25-28.

Originally Posted by Zak
I am running Mickey Thompson 35" MTZ with 35 PSI also I have noticed that the left side of the front spring is kind of bent
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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X2 on the psi

I have those exact tires and setup and run 27 psi. Yea, its stiffer then stock, but it feels good to me
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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it can't be too soft, it'll cause the body to roll and the esp to kick on.

the higher you go, the stiffer it's going to be.
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