I have a 1990 xj with 190k miles. The only thing that makes it a trail rig is that i have another vehicle, and the interior on this jeep is ruff. It has a 6.5'' lift, 35's, t-case drop, and a soon to be rebuilt back axle. that is the only thing that sets it apart from stock.

I will soon have to use it as a dd because my main vehicle will soon be dead. replacing an allison transmission is not the cheapest thing in the world.

My jeep can be used as a dd atm, but it is very squirrely on the road, and its a dog on accelteration.

I read in another thread a guy mentioned that with a long arm kit and a sye there would be an improvment.

Thoughts, and suggestions? please help before my truck explodes and i need this as a dd . Thanks ^_^

 

long arms, an alignment, and regearing will make it a nicer DD.

 

Thank you

 

With a 6.5in lift Id def go with a SYE if you have any vibrations. I have one installed on mines and get no vibs up to 85 and I didnt try going faster lol. As far as getting it to ride smoother longarms like mentioned will help with the ride a bit. Also check your bushings and steering geometry. A lot of the squirreliness (<is that even a word?) can be eliminated with the right steering geometry. Also do you have an adjustable trackbar or relocated trackbar? A lift that high I would assume had the trackbar relocated or adjusted to recenter the axle.

 

It does have an adjustable track bar, sorry i forgot to mention that :X. Thanks for the advice!

 

Steering geometry is important. Make sure the track bar and drag link are at the same angle to avoid bump steer. Definately helps with road manners

 

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