Need some control arm advice

[NICHOLAS MATHER]

Correct. First I want to thank you guys for your time and responses trying to help me figure this out.

And maybe travel isnt the right word...but yes, it doesnt seem to want to compress as much as I'm used to on a jeep.

But then again ive never had a jeep with such a mishmash of cheap lift parts and E load tires before. My 78 f250 and my old yj ride better than this lol.

I think I'm just going to replace everything. I found some used 15 inch rims with C load tires on them I'm going to pick up Tuesday....combine that with the OME 2.5 kit, new stock control arms and the new rancho 5000x shocks that are on it and there's no way it could still ride this....solidly.

 

[FireJeep]

He needs to tell us how much shock shaft is showing so that we can rule out an up travel issue. The shocks are new, but we don't know if they are the right size.

Regarding the control arms, if the suspension is moving the arms are also moving.

The tire pressure is a significant factor in this.

I get what you are saying, if the shocks are way to long and they are already compressed just to fit when the jeep is level you are absolutely correct. If the "JJ" (I doubt they are the real deal based on the other components) are not moving freely (ie. no lubrication=much more resistance and less responsiveness) then I would think that would contribute to a harsh ride..... I agree the tire pressure makes a huge difference, my LJ is a good bit heavier than his TJ and I have E load tires on it and run 28 psi with no issues.....

 

[NICHOLAS MATHER]

I have roughly 7inchs showing front and rear.

Rears are harder to judge with ranchos hard shock boots

 

[NICHOLAS MATHER]

When I leave for work today ill try and take a video of the ride just off of the small curb of my driveway

 

[Tahneta Pass AK]

I know my tires have a large part to do with it...but they're newer and they'll have to wait.

For the time being i want to make sure these crappy parts the PO put on arent crapping the bed.

That's what jumped out at me right away Nic. I run E load tires on my 1 ton dually. I don't think they have any flex to the sidewall for a softer ride. I can't say for 100% sure but I'm betting replacing those tires with a "C" tire will make a huge difference.

 

[NICHOLAS MATHER]

That's what jumped out at me right away Nic. I run E load tires on my 1 ton dually. I don't think they have any flex to the sidewall for a softer ride. I can't say for 100% sure but I'm betting replacing those tires with a "C" tire will make a huge difference.

Luckily I found some cheap c loads with rims so we'll find out tuesday. I guess I'm just unfamiliar with the idea that when I hit a bump, its my tire giving me the cushion...not alot suspension articulation.

But I suppose it makes sense, if tires where just to bear weight, and shocks and springs took all the bumps, then we'd all probably be on steel tires.

All of my prior jeeps came with 15s and Cs...so I never put much thought into ride quality being tire ratings based. I always went right to shocks and springs.

 

[jjvw]

Shocks and tires are where the most significant effects in ride quality come from.