gtmud
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89 XJ, 95 YJ, 84 RX-7
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Post by gtmud on Mar 4, 2013 15:04:08 GMT -5
I have a 1998 tj, 4 cylinder, automatic. when I bought it it has a 3"lift on it. brand is Black Diamond. the lift was just springs/shocks, sway bar links, rear track bar relocate, front track bar mod, 1" t-case drop. Running 31x10.5 r 15 BFG A/T's. running stock control arms. My question is this, This jeep rides like a tank to put it mildly. I am installing an adjustable front trac bar tonight. Is there anything that I can do to help with the ride or is it something that is common with a Black Diamond lift? This is a DD only..for now.
I drove this once and was SOO happy to get back into my 93 Bronco, the jeep beat the hell out of me!! Maybe I'm just getting old:(...
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Post by toynrnd on Mar 4, 2013 16:21:34 GMT -5
I think the Black Diamond lifts may be equivalent to the Rough Country leaf spring lifts, and ride stiff.
What tire pressure are you running? I think the 31" BFG ATs are Load Range C, 50 psi max, correct? Don't run that much pressure!
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Post by rroadkilll on Mar 5, 2013 7:52:59 GMT -5
If you are running 31's you can probably run close to 20 psi and be ok! TJ's are light...
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Mar 5, 2013 11:41:31 GMT -5
Sounds like the springs are way stiff or the shocks are not rated for your vehicle weight.
Paul G.
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Post by gtmud on Mar 5, 2013 12:12:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the responce. I think that I am running 32-35 psi in the tires, I'll check tonight. Would the ride change at all if I went to a good set of adjustable control arms (front and rear). If so, any recommendations. I would think that with the lift that the arms are stressed to the max.
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Post by ex-tbd85hilux on Mar 5, 2013 20:42:54 GMT -5
Replacing the control arms won't affect the comfort but will give you better control of the vehicle. If you go to a heim joint then you're ride will suffer some (from what I've read online) I've always ran rubber bushings in my control arms so I don't have experience with the heims but I have done research.
Tire pressure should help a little but I don't think that that's your issue. I have some stock springs here if you would like to try them and see if they smooth out the ride a little. Or you can take my 4cyl TJ for a ride and see if it handles the same. (stock suspension with spacers and procomp shocks)
Paul G.
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gtmud
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Post by gtmud on Mar 6, 2013 16:12:09 GMT -5
Thanks Paul for the info. I was able to get the track bar installed last night (JKS). I have to say that the JKS bar is really built well. Found that the frame was about 1 " too far to the right, so now everything is lined up right.
For now I think that I will leave the suspension alone and get the seats replaced. I have a cheap set of "racing" seats with almost no padding in it now(previous owner installed). I do wonder if I could try a set of skyjacker springs, maybe a better quality spring than Black Diamond uses. Later I will look into a set of adjustable lower control arms. Thanks for all the input. Paul, I would take you up on the offer, but I now live in Florida.. Thanks anyways.
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Post by toynrnd on Mar 6, 2013 17:45:46 GMT -5
Your Jeep has this...  Then your gonna need this...  ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by newt on Mar 7, 2013 6:14:25 GMT -5
Chris - I could use one of those. Where can I get one?
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Post by toynrnd on Mar 7, 2013 11:28:36 GMT -5
Amazon.com
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 13:07:14 GMT -5
Your TJ might be a thousand pounds lighter than the Bronco. Wheelbase and width are larger, too. Just drive the Ford and be comfortable.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 13:08:52 GMT -5
Chris - I could use one of those. Where can I get one? Match.com? I would recommend church or Farm Fresh. |
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Post by gtmud on Mar 8, 2013 16:47:13 GMT -5
Nice!!  I can't remember the name brand of the seats, but they are padded and covered in a mesh/cloth material. The idiot installed them wrong( left on right & visa versa) also rigged the seat to the track by welding them!! I will invest my money into a good set of seats and new tracks. Anyone have a set they want to sell? The wife is happy with the steering since I installed the track bar, so one hurdle gotten over, next is teh seat issue. Thanks again for all the input, oh and laughs.! |
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I can't remember the name brand of the seats, but they are padded and covered in a mesh/cloth material. The idiot installed them wrong( left on right & visa versa) also rigged the seat to the track by welding them!! I will invest my money into a good set of seats and new tracks. Anyone have a set they want to sell? The wife is happy with the steering since I installed the track bar, so one hurdle gotten over, next is teh seat issue. Thanks again for all the input, oh and laughs.!