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Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by Jeepasaurus, May 5, 2021.

  1. May 5, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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    Jeepasaurus

    Jeepasaurus [OP] New Member

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    2" Mopar lift kit/ 33" Terra Grappler tires
    Yo to all! I'm originally from Barbados and moved to the states some 7 odd years ago. I bought my dream Jeep, a Sahara Unltd in 2017 and lifted it in 2019 with a 2" Mopar kit w/ some 33" Terra Grapplers.

    She's my daily driver and while I love having my lift, she's a bit wobbly on the road, and I love a road trip. I understand that lifting changes how Jeeps handle, but I wanted to know if there is anything I could buy to help stabilize my drive a bit. All recommendations help!

    In addition, I also would like to give my girl a wider stance, make her look more aggressive! Would love to know what products to look at!

    I'm not trying to break the bank, but I definitely would like products of quality!

    Thanks to all in advance!

    Pics of my girl below!

    - Jeepasaurus

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  2. May 5, 2021 at 8:02 PM
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    aggrex

    aggrex Well-Known Member

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    Welcome @Jeepasaurus ...nice looker jeep. The current wheel+tire combo sit nearly flush to the flares. Adding quality wheel spacers could move the tires out more. If your lift kit did not have adjustable rear control arms check out the AEV geometry correction brackets or equivalent products.
     
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  3. May 7, 2021 at 7:12 AM
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    Justanotherjeeper

    Justanotherjeeper Well-Known Member

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    paid cash for it.
    @Jeepasaurus your jeep looks good, red is a great colour for a jeep - lol, full disclosure, mine is red too. You didn’t say how many miles are on your Jeep, but it may need some part replacement if you’re finding it unstable. Obvious maintenance items such as wheel alignments can mean a lot on a 4x4 as well. If you off road, the rugged terrain will affect alignment even if you don’t hit anything. Today’s demands on 4x4s are high, after negotiating a rough trail most of us get on an interstate and want to cruise home at 75mph, lol.
    Jeeps are criticized by some for having crude drivability, but mine is a recently rebuilt 2 door and it’s quite civilized. Not quite a Honda Civic at 70mph but close enough.
    If you get your alignment specs, wheel balance, and ball joints/tie rod ends tight and good, there is nothing inherently unstable about the modest lift you are running.
     
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  4. May 7, 2021 at 8:36 PM
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    Jeepasaurus

    Jeepasaurus [OP] New Member

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    @Justanotherjeeper I agree, red is a great color for jeeps indeed! My jeep is at around 31K miles. I appreciate the feedback! Will get her checked out!
     
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  5. May 7, 2021 at 8:37 PM
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    Jeepasaurus

    Jeepasaurus [OP] New Member

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    @aggrex Thanks for this! Time to shop for parts!
     
  6. May 8, 2021 at 7:29 AM
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    Justanotherjeeper

    Justanotherjeeper Well-Known Member

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    Just a follow up with the mileage on your jeep @Jeepasaurus - that’s pretty low mileage, so I doubt you will find any worn parts at this point in it’s life. My Jeep is 10 years old, and had only 76k km (~47000 miles in US), and it needed upper and lower ball joints, which I considered premature wear. Having said that, I’d start with a good wheel alignment, and take it from there. It’s bound to be something simple with such a low mileage vehicle.
     

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