GregMort13
Caught the Bug
Hey everyone,
So for those of you that know me know ive gone back and forth more then a ball in a ping pong match about what to do with my jeep. Well basically im "stuck" with my jeep, theres no move that wont slaughter my credit or put me out thousands to dump my jeep. So basically me and my wife have decided to try a different route, and instead of trying to cut out payments to live a more financially stable life, we will try to find something to make a few dollars to compensate for keeping the jeep. Basically, I'm in the process of my background check of becoming a driver on Uber. I know a few friends who do it and have told me it can be decent money if you hit up local hotspots. Anyway, since ive decided to keep him, I'm wanting to take the time and go over him and fix a few things on him that have been bothering me, both cosmetic and performance wise. Obviously performance taking priority.
My jeep setup:
2013 2 dr auto
Evo Leveling kit w/ 18/59 4dr rear springs
Rancho 5000Xs
JKS Brakeline extensions
3" bumps (not really needed but too lazy to remove)
35" MudGrapplers
ATX Slabs
Left over parts from a RE lift still installed
(BumpStops, rear trackbar bracket, rear swaybar links, etc.)
Im currently super light and have no spare and no backseat.
Basically my problem is, the jeep rides hard, most likely from the very stiff rear springs. You can honestly feel the difference in the ride from the front and rear of my jeep. So I'm thinking of upgrading to 2" OME springs in the rear to hopefully help with that. Opinions?
My main dilemma is my steering is just super loose. Constantly fighting to keep the jeep straight, hit a bump and you can feel the jeep kinda react. I hate to call it bump steer because its not terrible, but im just lacking in what else to call it. Last time i had the jeep on jacks, balljoints were good, which was only like a month ago. Not sure how to tackle this, adjustable front lower control arms? DL Flip?
One of the last things i want to tackle performance wise, is new shocks. I purchased my rancho 5000Xs about 6 months ago. Im just not happy with them. They are the 9000x with no adjustment knob for those that dont know (equivalent to a 5 on the adjustment knob) They are a well made shock, and its a shame bc theyre nice, but they just dont suite my rig. My rig is so light, i feel like they just dont give enough for me, maybe upgrade to the 9000Xs to crank them down to like 1 or 2? Anyone have a SUPER soft riding shock suggestion?
Thanks guys!
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So for those of you that know me know ive gone back and forth more then a ball in a ping pong match about what to do with my jeep. Well basically im "stuck" with my jeep, theres no move that wont slaughter my credit or put me out thousands to dump my jeep. So basically me and my wife have decided to try a different route, and instead of trying to cut out payments to live a more financially stable life, we will try to find something to make a few dollars to compensate for keeping the jeep. Basically, I'm in the process of my background check of becoming a driver on Uber. I know a few friends who do it and have told me it can be decent money if you hit up local hotspots. Anyway, since ive decided to keep him, I'm wanting to take the time and go over him and fix a few things on him that have been bothering me, both cosmetic and performance wise. Obviously performance taking priority.
My jeep setup:
2013 2 dr auto
Evo Leveling kit w/ 18/59 4dr rear springs
Rancho 5000Xs
JKS Brakeline extensions
3" bumps (not really needed but too lazy to remove)
35" MudGrapplers
ATX Slabs
Left over parts from a RE lift still installed
(BumpStops, rear trackbar bracket, rear swaybar links, etc.)
Im currently super light and have no spare and no backseat.
Basically my problem is, the jeep rides hard, most likely from the very stiff rear springs. You can honestly feel the difference in the ride from the front and rear of my jeep. So I'm thinking of upgrading to 2" OME springs in the rear to hopefully help with that. Opinions?
My main dilemma is my steering is just super loose. Constantly fighting to keep the jeep straight, hit a bump and you can feel the jeep kinda react. I hate to call it bump steer because its not terrible, but im just lacking in what else to call it. Last time i had the jeep on jacks, balljoints were good, which was only like a month ago. Not sure how to tackle this, adjustable front lower control arms? DL Flip?
One of the last things i want to tackle performance wise, is new shocks. I purchased my rancho 5000Xs about 6 months ago. Im just not happy with them. They are the 9000x with no adjustment knob for those that dont know (equivalent to a 5 on the adjustment knob) They are a well made shock, and its a shame bc theyre nice, but they just dont suite my rig. My rig is so light, i feel like they just dont give enough for me, maybe upgrade to the 9000Xs to crank them down to like 1 or 2? Anyone have a SUPER soft riding shock suggestion?
Thanks guys!
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