streetpirate
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Oregon City, OR
Hi Naxja
It's been a long time.
I've had my xj since 2003. First car. Lots of adventures and added 160k to the odo.
I've decided that I will never regear from 3.55, never get more serious about tackling double black diamond trails at ohv parks and never bounce off rocks in the garden.
I'm currently plenty capable to get anywhere I desire as an adventure rig, and always surprised (and surprising others) when I have done trail runs.
This is getting long-winded...
I want to not feel like I am in a paint shaker on rough, washboarded, rocky roads when I am trying to get to sweet camping spots.
current setup:
rear is hd offroad shackle relocation, 1.5" shackles, stock leaves with an extra xj main with the spring eyes cut off. Poly (part of the problem) bushings in the springs.
springs are FLAT at ride height, probably getting almost no lift form the extra main, just removing sag.
front had unknown brand adjustable lower ca's, heaim on frame side POLY on axle, stock uppers with POLY on frame-side. 4.0 zj springs with 2" spacer.
bilstein 5100's all around, brand new.
sits at 2.5" front and 2.75 rear measuring from axle centerline to bottom of fender flare. 20" front 19.75 rear
Should I get new stock leafs, and rubber for the uca's? different front springs? different front lca's without the heim and poly? What is the secret to getting a nice, soft ride with my current lift height?
I have the right supporting mods, brake lines, sye, lca's set to give good caster...
It's been a long time.
I've had my xj since 2003. First car. Lots of adventures and added 160k to the odo.
I've decided that I will never regear from 3.55, never get more serious about tackling double black diamond trails at ohv parks and never bounce off rocks in the garden.
I'm currently plenty capable to get anywhere I desire as an adventure rig, and always surprised (and surprising others) when I have done trail runs.
This is getting long-winded...
I want to not feel like I am in a paint shaker on rough, washboarded, rocky roads when I am trying to get to sweet camping spots.
current setup:
rear is hd offroad shackle relocation, 1.5" shackles, stock leaves with an extra xj main with the spring eyes cut off. Poly (part of the problem) bushings in the springs.
springs are FLAT at ride height, probably getting almost no lift form the extra main, just removing sag.
front had unknown brand adjustable lower ca's, heaim on frame side POLY on axle, stock uppers with POLY on frame-side. 4.0 zj springs with 2" spacer.
bilstein 5100's all around, brand new.
sits at 2.5" front and 2.75 rear measuring from axle centerline to bottom of fender flare. 20" front 19.75 rear
Should I get new stock leafs, and rubber for the uca's? different front springs? different front lca's without the heim and poly? What is the secret to getting a nice, soft ride with my current lift height?
I have the right supporting mods, brake lines, sye, lca's set to give good caster...