2dr Rubicon X Ride Quality

[malogos]

I have a 2018 JLR with 35s and a 2.5" lift. It's extremely capable offroad and even smooth when aired down. However, without airing down, any dirt road is extremely bumpy.

I've been looking at the JLRX with 35s and the factory lift. How does that ride on dirt/rock? I'm looking for something a little softer than what I have.

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[AnnDee4444]

What are your typical tire pressures?

New shocks are a lot cheaper than a new Jeep.

 

[Bobby Hank]

Have a ‘24 on 33”’s, aired down to 17psi and away bar disconnected it’s great off-road… I run 33psi on road and when off road it can be a bit jolty but not unbearable.
No complaints.

 

[JLUR Farout]

If you buy an XR, you'll be doing what I am doing, which is replacing springs. I have Clayton springs inbound now.

 

[malogos]

If you buy an XR, you'll be doing what I am doing, which is replacing springs. I have Clayton springs inbound now.

Why is that?

 

[dstevens]

XR from the factory has insufficient front suspension bump travel (2.8" in my case) so whilst the ride is good when off road the front suspension will bottom out on relatively minor bumps at slow speed. Fixing requires replacing one or more of: jounce tubes / springs / spacers / shocks. I'm now at 5.8" bump travel.

 

[JLUR Farout]

XR from the factory has insufficient front suspension bump travel (2.8" in my case) so whilst the ride is good when off road the front suspension will bottom out on relatively minor bumps at slow speed. Fixing requires replacing one or more of: jounce tubes / springs / spacers / shocks. I'm now at 5.8" bump travel.

Okay, I'll bite. How did you gain so much up travel?

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