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Let me back up in the thread and get a handle on what’s going on.
I am leary because the axle is usually not very far off at 2-2.5”, and it may require more bumpstop than you would if you just stayed with stock. If my axle is off 5/8”-3/4” off I just stay stock.
But I’ll read more and see what’s happening.
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Ok, I caught up here. If you want to swap I can do that. I know about where it is.
I can measure it too if you want.
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Thanks... I already ordered the shorter one and I'll just return the long one when it shows up. If I wasn't in a bit of a time crunch things might be different but I just wanna get this stuff done ASAP so I can fit in a shakedown run before heading to Moab.Ok, I caught up here. If you want to swap I can do that. I know about where it is.
Sounds reasonable to want the adjustable TB to fix that issue though, right?
I’m not sure what’s causing the passenger side to require 1” bumpstop and the driver 0.25”. It could be the axle is off-centered. I’m just not there. Out of curiosity, how much is it off-center? If you want it perfectly centered, then yes, you want an adjustable trackbar or drill another hole
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I honestly didn't measure the front, I figured that would be the obvious reasoning. That plus the difficulty in getting the TB mounted. I did measure the rear as I centered it with the Currie TB/bracket though, and IIRC it was about 1" or 1.25" off center
The front TB is off now otherwise I'd measure it, it's such a pain to get back on plus my thinking of needing a new one I just haven't bothered
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Ok, well, you’re all in. As I said before, sometimes a front adjustable trackbar is bent differently and requires more BS than stock bc of some interference. TJ’s can be finicky at 2-2.5” of lift.
I vote bumping up to 4” lift (sarcasm).
Hope you have a great trip to Moab!
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More backspacing? Hmmmmmm interesting okay I guess I'll see how it plays out.
Yeah I mean that is the next logical step after the TT... so it'll probably happen sooner or later. Be nice to upgrade from 31s! Thanks! I think it should be a lot more fun this year driving a nonstock JeepI vote bumping up to 4” lift (sarcasm).
BumpStop. Sorry, too many acronyms running together.
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Okay yeah I was like howww do my tires affect this? Okay that's good to know... Good point. I will keep an eye out. Always appreciate talking through this though, hopefully the bend doesn't cause me any issues because it (potentially) can even out my travel between axles.
I think I was just slightly biased to downtravel before, although more so on the passenger side. I'm hoping with new TB + BL I can end up something like 4.75 up 4.25 down which would be a good split I think. I do need longer shocks though idk why the BDS lift comes with shocks too short
Your axle is going to be off center at 2-2.5” suspension lift because the frame side mount is 2-2.5” higher causing the axle to shift to the drivers side. It’s a simple square of the hypotenuse calculation, but you have to know all the original values. At any rate, I’ve had 5/8”, which is minor, and up to 1 1/16” (same springs on two different rigs.
If I were you I’d consider two options
1) just split the difference and run 3/4” bumpstop. The passenger will use the jounce as a soft bump.
2) try an adjustable TB.
Report back.
If I were you I’d consider two options
1) just split the difference and run 3/4” bumpstop. The passenger will use the jounce as a soft bump.
2) try an adjustable TB.
Report back.
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These companies pair shocks with springs, but there are too many variables between TJ’s to get a perfect 50:50 travel bias. What you have is pretty decent. Get it all set up and enjoy it at Moab. You can always dial things in more when you get back. You’re going to do great!
Technically that’s correct, but you are going so slow you can fudge a little. You’re not going to slam the shock closed and damage it. It will be gentle. I wouldn’t hesitate to run 0.5” bumpstop on your current setup
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Yeah does seem like every one is a little bit different. I think it's setup well - but I also thought that last time and I think I got away with not breaking anything mostly from dumb luck lol so doing more preparation this time
it's interesting to learn how it all interacts too.Okay yeah this is a good point, if I'm hitting bumpstop at any kind of speed I'm probably in the middle of a wreck or about to be in one lol. If it ends up similar after the new TB I will probably end up making it symmetrical due to this
Or running the whoops on Poison Spider, or driving the roads around Colorado! All you want with the jaunces/bump stops is a progressive reduction in speed before bottoming your shocks.
It'll happen more than you think. For example my DS hits my exhaust at full stuff (5.5" travel to get there), I heard it pretty often until it finally clearanced itself.
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Not much done today, got rear tow hooks installed on both sides.
Went out for a nice dinner for my bday last night. Probably some of the best sushi I've ever had, and as far from the Ocean as you can get lol. We did an Omakase experience which was a really fun time
Went out for a nice dinner for my bday last night. Probably some of the best sushi I've ever had, and as far from the Ocean as you can get lol. We did an Omakase experience which was a really fun time