Questions for the experts

[old mike]

For your papa... (https://rockslideengineering.com/product/step-slider-set-for-jeep-wrangler-jl-4dr/) ...and you don't have to change anything else about your current configuration if you already like it.

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[scottijohn63]

For your papa... (https://rockslideengineering.com/product/step-slider-set-for-jeep-wrangler-jl-4dr/) ...and you don't have to change anything else about your current configuration if you already like it.

Or you could buy this like I did!
https://www.zoro.com/big-john-1-ste...Rg9X5L2bPHTgSA8wlp25h-vwBOuut8u8aAn3rEALw_wcB.
It is a little less expensive!

 

[Odyssey USA]

I would change springs, before I’d replace tires. Clayton has new 1.5” spring out, and synergy has a 2”, that gives close to advertised lift. Cheaper than tires too…..

Synergy has 1” too but I’m not sure of what shocks fit the bill.

 

[aldo98229]

I would bet that your Castor is low on your Jeep since lifting. Look at some lower control arms that will push the bottom of the axle forward. This will increase the force required to bring the front tires off their straight and neutral position. I ran the ones from my 2.5" @TeraFlex lift and was running close to 6.5 degrees. (I like their products and will continue to use)

My sister is 5' even I ended up adding a pull handle for the top bar to the one on the "A" pillar to allow her to reach in and pull herself. Also these will allow him a better place to step up as they are wider and sit about an inch lower. Added bonus is that it is really hard to door ding your Jeep with these on. https://smile.amazon.com/Smittybilt-77634-Side-Armor-Door/dp/B07C8LGRBM/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3GR88K0AKDDXD&keywords=smittybilt+running+boards+for+jeep+jl&qid=1658512542&sprefix=smittybilt+ru,aps,82&sr=8-14

Andy

Yeah, at 91 and two knee surgeries, my dad doesn't have the mobility that he once had.

Do you have grab handles on the sport bar (like the Mopar one) helps my wife a lot.

Grabbing is not the issue. His legs are a bit stiff from knee surgeries and age. The floor of the Jeep just sits too high for a stiff legged person.

So far a stepping stool seems like the best solution.

 

[sailscall]

From what I can see, when we get to that age, every single millimeter helps... ?

He used to be 6’0” tall. He is now about 5’9”.

I know this is off topic, where did you get the red white blue center caps? They are cool.

My dad couldn’t climb into my sport. He was happy sitting on the front bumper. Wishing I had a picture of that now.

 

[aldo98229]

I know this is off topic, where did you get the red white blue center caps? They are cool.

My dad couldn’t climb into my sport. He was happy sitting on the front bumper. Wishing I had a picture of that now.

PixelDecals made the vintage center cap decals.

 

[aldo98229]

Thanks all for the replies.

Y’all convinced me to leave the Jeep as-is and just enjoy it.

I’ll see if dad’s interested in a stepping stool.

 

[conFUcius]

Food for thought... keep the current set-up and asides from what has been suggested, maybe upgrade full steering linkage components and/or invest in RSE automatic steps? My 5' 5", soon-to-be 64 yo mom has trouble getting in when I take her to church (she says she has to climb this mountain of a Jeep and my brother told her that people in the Bible had to go up a mountain to listen to Jesus, so it's the least she could do ). I told her she could help buy me RSE steps and when she saw the price, she said she'd just buy a shit ton of foot/step stools

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