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Old 06-27-2016, 03:11 PM
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I just picked up a 2015 JKUR. When I have both lockers locked I get wheel hop really bad mostly in soft sand. If I'm aired down it goes away. Do lift kits help with the wheel hop?
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No, they generally make it worse. Not sure why you are using lockers in sand but airing down in sand is really a must and as low as you can go. I would aim for the 8-10 psi range.
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Lockers in sand are a good way to dig to China. What's your location? On the East Coast the softest sand we've got only requires 12psi but usually you can get away with 15-18psi without any change in performance. If you're elsewhere then Dirtman's response may be a better guideline.



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