392 XR Handling

[Demodog]

I have the Hellwig and also agree this is a great mod. Interested in the Falcon. Did you do this at the same time or after the Hellwig? Curious to see how big of a difference that alone makes

I did them at the same time. I know that the Falcon makes a big difference because the adjustment settings are very different between soft, medium and firm. I really like the firm setting for on road driving. Really tightens up steering and eliminates the wandering feeling

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[Covet]

We just rented a 4xe for an out of town trip and I noticed that the Jeep handled nicely when pressing it into a turn. I know that having a smaller lighter engine and the batteries being low and center probably helps with that and I’m hoping that the 392 XR we have on order won’t be too much worse. Was wondering if anyone here has had first hand experience in driving both the 4xe and 392 XR and wouldn’t mind sharing their thoughts on what to expect with the 392’s handling in turns. Thanx!

Had a 392 XR, currently have a 4xe JLUR, had an 18 JLUR 6 cyl. Handling overall, 392 > 4xe > 6 cyl. The 392 just seemed more planted and better mannered daily driving than the others - at in town and highway speeds. Off-road, my opinion, all three did/do just fine. One thing I an not a huge fan of on the 4xe drive wise = the shifts from full electric to hybrid. There is a lag when the 4 cyl kicks on. It's small and guessing most would not notice it much. Both the 6 and the 8 were just smoother drives. Acceleration I would rank them, 392 > 6 cyl > 4xe. I know you get the immediate battery push on the 4xe that seems to beat out the 6, but when that hybrid both engines mode kicks on I don't love that little bit of lag.