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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Can anyone tell me what the angle is when I should be concerned in my Cherokee when going across slope. I know the exact number comes down to measurements from my jeep but the rough answer is 3 1/2 inches of lift 32 inch tires+ 3/4 inch wheel spacers ( I run 17" jeep rubicon wheels with mud terrain tires)
I recently did some off camber driving and I felt like I was gonna roll the entire time (prob not even close but...) I would like to know when I should be concerned....
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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I have basically the same set up as you. And to be honest you have to get a feel for it. There is no exact angle. Or number.

Every situation is different. I went so far as to have a friend take a strap and I would slowly get to tipping point and he would hold the jeep from tipping.

More importantly would be to get familiar with how to drive out of a tipping situation. Because sooner or later you will start to tip. And when you do if you have the know how you can avoid a tip over
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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From what I've seen it takes quite a bit of an angle to roll. As long as you use common sense it shouldn't be an issue (aside from accidents.) Problem is, it's impossible to say what angle it would be without knowing (or approximating) some key values for these measurements. Basically whenever your center of gravity exits your wheelbase you're gonna tip. Of course, then you need to know your center of gravity, which is sort of difficult to measure. Here's a decent page all about it: http://www.jeepaholics.com/tech/cog/#_Toc535118730 Also, nearly all smartphones and tablets these days have accelerometers, and can therefor run an inclinometer app. If you have a dash mount or make one it's a cool alternative to buying an actual inclinometer.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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it's pretty *** **** far. you actually have to be trying to roll it. or not paying attention with the skinny pedal. just take it slow
next time you feel like you're tipping too far. park the jeep, get out and look at it. you're gonna laugh when you see how far it is from tipping over

my butt was pretty scared here. after looking at the pic it wasnt bad at all

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once you get comfortable with it you'll be dive bombing ruts all over the place

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