After installing my TF 2.5" coil lift my JK has left a bit to be desired in regards to bumpsteer and following the slope of the road when driving, mainly on rough surface streets. It tracks straight and drives fine at highway speeds, but on potholed roads it likes to dance around a bit. I don't like it so much.
The only real purpose of adj ca's is to regulate your Jeep's caster. If it's tracking straight on the freeway, but bouncing around on potholed roads, the ca's aren't gonna change that.
Little more fidgety after the lift but expected.
I've heard "bump steer" mentioned along with the caster being off. Dunno
I picked up a set of TF arms from a member. Will install soon and update
Please let me know what changes handling wise. I don't want to drop $300 for something that may not fix the only issue I'm having. I am not enjoying the extra effort it takes to stay in the middle of the lane when driving on rough or uneven roads.
I think I'll go by my alignment shop and see if the toe needs adjusted in/out after the lift. Would be nice if it is the case. I know that my lca's and tb's are torqued now as I just went back over them last week.
yes. usually adj ca's will correct the 'wandering' feeling you get from highway speeds, by adj. caster.
I think it's alignment. Get the specification sheet or print out from the alignment shop. In most alignment shops, they don't center your axles and if your axles are not centered you will have these issues.
I just installed Synergy adjustable front lower control arms and the Synergy adjustable track bar. Got them from EAD Offroad and highly recommend them. But my issue was originally caused by the lower ball joints being wore out.
Please let me know what changes handling wise. I don't want to drop $300 for something that may not fix the only issue I'm having. I am not enjoying the extra effort it takes to stay in the middle of the lane when driving on rough or uneven roads.
If it really is a caster issue from the CA's, you could try AEV's new CA drop brackets that are supposed to correct the suspension geometry. At $99 it would save you a good chunk over new CA's. Have seen a few threads on them floating around here.
If it really is a caster issue from the CA's, you could try AEV's new CA drop brackets that are supposed to correct the suspension geometry. At $99 it would save you a good chunk over new CA's. Have seen a few threads on them floating around here.
If it really is a caster issue from the CA's, you could try AEV's new CA drop brackets that are supposed to correct the suspension geometry. At $99 it would save you a good chunk over new CA's. Have seen a few threads on them floating around here.
That's one reason I like the Synergy control arms is that you can adjust them without taking them off, making a fairly easy job a lot less time consuming. That, 1 3/4" X .188 Wall 1026 DOM tubing and Currie Enterprises Johnny Joints make for a control arm you won't need to replace.
Yeah, I have a few things on my list still. Sigh, I should've just have done all the work from the beginning. Newb problem.
Tom Woods or JE Reel Driveshaft
Adjustable Track Bar (I have a little bump steer I think)
New Coils (King would be awesome)
King Shocks or Bilsteins
When I look at some of the work that the guys at 4wd did and using their ProComp stuff, I kind of want to cry. But only after learning about all these.
The ones they flopped out with the pro comp lift are already seem like they are sagging. I measured 24" (little over) in the front (mid wheel to bottom of fender) and 23.5" in the back. Back I guess since they DO say their '4" lift' is for 35" tires, makes sense.
I guess I could choose other ones and just powder coat them . Maybe I misunderstood people? I'm not closed off to any others to be honest. I'd just as likely buy TeraFlex or EVO. But I asked a few people who've beat the daylights out of theirs and they kept saying King was worth the price. We'll see though, you guys (and a bunch of others) do love your Bilsteins!
But this is me right now:
Because I didn't figure a lot of this out BEFORE. Oh well.
Yes I am, replaced a set on my first car with a BFH, this time I'm gonna buy the proper bj press. Ironically after I needed it, found out a buddy on my softball team has a car lift in his backyard. Said I can use it whenever I want and to just text him so he knows I'm there or on my way. Could've done my lift like the teraflex video had I known.
Yes I am, replaced a set on my first car with a BFH, this time I'm gonna buy the proper bj press. Ironically after I needed it, found out a buddy on my softball team has a car lift in his backyard. Said I can use it whenever I want and to just text him so he knows I'm there or on my way. Could've done my lift like the teraflex video had I known.
Mine are already bad at 34k miles with my 33x11 tires. I saw the video, gives me excuse to take out axle for inspection I guess. Lol Any job is easy with patience and the proper tools. The lift was easy but slow as I did it alone without impact wrench or the best tools. The lift and impact wrench would've cut the time at least in half and this was my first lift install.
Mine are already bad at 34k miles with my 33x11 tires. I saw the video, gives me excuse to take out axle for inspection I guess. Lol Any job is easy with patience and the proper tools. The lift was easy but slow as I did it alone without impact wrench or the best tools. The lift and impact wrench would've cut the time at least in half and this was my first lift install.
:thumb: looking forward to a nice write-up :whistling:
I hear nothing good about the stocks BJ's
Especially upgrading to bigger tires.
I have 43 K and an unexplained popping noise from the front.
Want to be nice and ready for the beefy 35's
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