Front End Thumping Noise

[treillw]

Have a 2022 JLURD with less than 1000 miles on it. 37" BFG KO2s, Warn Elite full width front bumper with evo 10s winch, no lift. Took it out for the first real adventure yesterday.

Overall it was awesome, but I'm experiencing an issue with the front end while going down dirt roads at low speeds (7 mph) and going over smooth but large bumps. The bumps are similar to speed bumps and are designed to keep water from running down the road and divert it off to the side (don't know what they are called).

Upon hitting these bumps, or similar ones, the front end bangs hard - almost like the shocks are bottoming out. I don't think it is the tires rubbing. I could not see any places in the fender mud where it was rubbed away. It is more of a thud/bang than a tire rubbing sound.

Any ideas on what it might be?

Thanks!

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[TX_Ovrlnd]

You're hitting bump stops, the JLURD doesn't have a lot of room there.

 

[treillw]

You're hitting bump stops, the JLURD doesn't have a lot of room there.

What is the remedy?

 

[treillw]

You're hitting bump stops, the JLURD doesn't have a lot of room there.

I guess that means the shock is essentially bottomed out?

Kind of disappointing that it can't handle a bump at 7mph....

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

What is the remedy?

I guess that means the shock is essentially bottomed out?

Kind of disappointing that it can't handle a bump at 7mph....

Not the shocks, the front bump stops are preventing further travel to prevent damage to components.

Yes, it is kind of pathetic the lack of travel distance we get with the diesel. The remedy is a lift kit, increased spring height.

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