Rough Ride??

Jake Wilson

Jake Wilson

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Ok, so my Jeep seems to ride really rough. By rough I mean it doesn't absorb anything (so it seems to me). I thought it was normal till I drove my buddies rig. So my question is this, why? Lol I have a 4in. Pro Comp SA lift with a Sky Jacker dual stabilizer. I'll post pics of it. Btw I first thought it was my tire PSI so I lowered it to 28. No change. ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1425511724.727539.jpg ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1425511738.328143.jpg ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1425511600.727508.jpg
 
StrizzyChris

StrizzyChris

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Procomp is fairly well known for firm coils and based on personal preference, some would call it a rough ride. This will be magnified if you're running an almost stock jeep by weight. You may want to switch out to a softer coil rate to make your ride more smooth.
 
noroad

noroad

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what rating is your tire? how long have you had the lift? Coils usually have the most impact on ride, yours look very stuffed to me but i have never seen pro comp coils in person.
 
Jake Wilson

Jake Wilson

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The lift has been on there since 2012 (I believe). I actually just purchased this jeep from a private seller. I have all the paperwork for the lift and tires. The tires are Toyo Open Country A/T 35 12.50 R18. I will be replacing the tires with Nitto 37's once they wear out. Other then the lift everything else has been me. I am not a huge fan of Pro Comp unless it's on a truck. However, for the time being it was great deal so overall I am happy with it. I just wish the ride was a bit smoother on the road. So you guys think it is the coils? I mean I could always order new coils from a different manufacture and put those on...:thinking:. But I am about to get a new front bumper and winch which I was hoping to get this weekend.
 
thardy

thardy

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My first thought would be coils and second would be shocks. I have also heard what others were saying in regards to procomp being a rough ride. I'd say it's time for some 4" Evo Plush Rides! :yup:

Edited: another thought, it could be that you're on 18" wheels, that's a long shot thought though.
 
noroad

noroad

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Jake Wilson said:
The lift has been on there since 2012 (I believe). I actually just purchased this jeep from a private seller. I have all the paperwork for the lift and tires. The tires are Toyo Open Country A/T 35 12.50 R18. I will be replacing the tires with Nitto 37's once they wear out. Other then the lift everything else has been me. I am not a huge fan of Pro Comp unless it's on a truck. However, for the time being it was great deal so overall I am happy with it. I just wish the ride was a bit smoother on the road. So you guys think it is the coils? I mean I could always order new coils from a different manufacture and put those on...:thinking:. But I am about to get a new front bumper and winch which I was hoping to get this weekend.
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more weight on the front wont help lol and when looking at a tire try and get a D rating for a little softer ride as well.
 
Jake Wilson

Jake Wilson

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noroad said:
75% off may i ask what you are looking at?
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There is an auto show out here in Honolulu, HI. Everything in there is %75 off. Unfortunatly, most of it is Smittybilt products. I was origionally going to go with a Smittybilt SRC Stinger front bumper but I want something made in the good ol' US of A. However, if they have it for 75% off then I will get it and replace it when I get stateside. Ill be getting a ton of products this weekend. :)
 
noroad

noroad

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Jake Wilson said:
There is an auto show out here in Honolulu, HI. Everything in there is %75 off. Unfortunatly, most of it is Smittybilt products. I was origionally going to go with a Smittybilt SRC Stinger front bumper but I want something made in the good ol' US of A. However, if they have it for 75% off then I will get it and replace it when I get stateside. Ill be getting a ton of products this weekend. :)
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If i where you i would pass on some good deals because more times then not you get what you pay for. I have smittybilt slider and would highly highly NOT recommend them! for a little extra i could have had something a bit stronger. I also just bought a new front bumper from crawler conceptz for $250 and it is made in the US and build to last. but i have always been a fan of do it once do it right so when i mess up buying something it tends to hurt.
 
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wayoflife

wayoflife

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Jake Wilson said:
Ok, so my Jeep seems to ride really rough. By rough I mean it doesn't absorb anything (so it seems to me). I thought it was normal till I drove my buddies rig. So my question is this, why? Lol I have a 4in. Pro Comp SA lift with a Sky Jacker dual stabilizer. I'll post pics of it. Btw I first thought it was my tire PSI so I lowered it to 28. No change.
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Looking at your coils, I'd be surprised if you still have as much lift as you did when it was first installed. If I could guess, you probably have a rough ride because your coils are going solid - as in, they are going metal to metal when ever you hit bumps.
 
Jake Wilson

Jake Wilson

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wayoflife said:
Looking at your coils, I'd be surprised if you still have as much lift as you did when it was first installed. If I could guess, you probably have a rough ride because your coils are going solid - as in, they are going metal to metal when ever you hit bumps.
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Thats what I am thinking also after doing some indepth research. That being said I have a green light from the wife to get new coils and shocks. Is there anyway I can do this without buying a complete lift??
 
olram30

olram30

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Jake Wilson said:
Thats what I am thinking also after doing some indepth research. That being said I have a green light from the wife to get new coils and shocks. Is there anyway I can do this without buying a complete lift??
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Order just coils and shocks.
 
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