Jeep rides like crap
05-01-2011, 07:47 PM
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Jeep rides like crap
I have full pack 3in on the rear, 3 in spacers on the front. It creaks and makes every noise known to man when I drive down a bumpy road. I haven't replaced the shocks in about 3 years. Any suggestions?
05-01-2011, 07:57 PM
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check control arm bushings, shock bushings. when they where out they can cause a knock/creek sound.
how is the ride like crap other then the noises?
how is the ride like crap other then the noises?
05-01-2011, 07:59 PM
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Its so ruff going down the road that iv actually had my girlfriend friends ask me " whys your car so bumppy?" hahaha.
05-01-2011, 08:05 PM
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05-01-2011, 08:08 PM
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I put a 2" on mine and to hook the stock shocks back up made it sit about 1/2 lower than it should have, and there was no down travel of the shocks.
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05-01-2011, 08:09 PM
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Well guess getting a junkyard lift wasn't the best idea. Since the shocks fit i just kept them. Any suggestions on what kind to get on a budget? I'm not looking to spend 500 bucks but i want it to ride good. I drive far hauling my dirtbike from race to race.
05-01-2011, 08:28 PM
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I would talk with frankZ, or check 4 wheel parts. i got a set of shocks pretty cheap a few years ago... but hey where cheap pro-comp shocks... lol
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05-01-2011, 08:53 PM
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white body shocks are cheap but will be junk within a year, any white body shock.
sometimes you gotta pay to stay in the game
sometimes you gotta pay to stay in the game
05-01-2011, 09:28 PM
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I hear monroe's are good and cheap...you can get 1 for bout 25 bucks or less at advance online that will fit with a 3in. lift..just a thought 
and mine rides like crap too with no lift but, I need unibody stiffeners and bushings prolly...but, i'mma do my BB 1st! 
and mine rides like crap too with no lift but, I need unibody stiffeners and bushings prolly...but, i'mma do my BB 1st!
05-01-2011, 11:46 PM
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3" of spacers might be a little to much compression for stock springs. And most likely your rear shackle angle is vertical. You can check your shocks by disconnecting them and seeing if they have any spring back.
05-02-2011, 03:57 AM
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Your stock shocks are probably extended all the way just driving down the road. That would make for one hell of a bumpy ride.