So, I spent the past several months putting on a new lift (2.5" OME springs with Bilstein 5100 shocks and IRO track bars), new axles (RCV and Revolution), new 33" Duratrac tires, and so much more.
In the process I've replaced every single suspension bushing all the way down to the ball joints and unit bearings. I finally had a chance to take the TJ on a long 400 mile road trip through the mountains (and tons of snow) to Sunriver, Oregon for Thanksgiving. All I can say is WOW!
Even with 33" tires, Currie Currectlync steering, Currie Antirock and a host of other off-road modifications, this thing rides like an absolute dream on the highway. The steering tracks dead on, no death wobble whatsoever, no bump steer and it just rides so smooth and elegant. Sure, it's nothing like my M5 was on the highway, but it's really, really damn good for a Jeep!
Moral of the story is that new suspension and a complete bushing overhaul really do make a huge difference!
In the process I've replaced every single suspension bushing all the way down to the ball joints and unit bearings. I finally had a chance to take the TJ on a long 400 mile road trip through the mountains (and tons of snow) to Sunriver, Oregon for Thanksgiving. All I can say is WOW!
Even with 33" tires, Currie Currectlync steering, Currie Antirock and a host of other off-road modifications, this thing rides like an absolute dream on the highway. The steering tracks dead on, no death wobble whatsoever, no bump steer and it just rides so smooth and elegant. Sure, it's nothing like my M5 was on the highway, but it's really, really damn good for a Jeep!
Moral of the story is that new suspension and a complete bushing overhaul really do make a huge difference!