Ride quality 392 v 3.6

[wanderer]

So here is a question for all of you who have gone from a jlur to a392 hopefully both with an xr package.
I am seeing all these YouTube video that say the suspension set up and shock give the 392 a really much better ride than say jlur with xr with a 3.6 or a2.0.
Is this true or YouTube hype?
Why?
What are your experiences between those 392 v 3.6 or2.0
Leave the horsepower aspect out if it. I am old school and live cubic inches /v8. Ex viper driver

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[At Risk Ute]

It’s stiffer / more fun on the highway. I ended up putting takeoff 392 XR shocks on my non 392 JLUR XR to somewhat replicate the feel.

 

[NOIDEAWIAM]

The 392 is heavier and feels more planted. The steering and suspension are stiffer which give is a sporty feel. However, it seems that the weight of the engine and whatnot cause the factory shocks and steering stabilizer to not last very long. It doesnt seem like these components are built for longevity with this vehicle.

 

[Grayone]

2 door 3.6 way more fun! Especially with 3 pedals!

 

[Shark01]

392 has the best ride feel and dynamics of any Wrangler ever built. Not YouTube hype.

 

[3TV]

392 has the best ride feel and dynamics of any Wrangler ever built. Not YouTube hype.

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[Gruffid]

We have both, but non-XR. I agree, the 392 has a much more stable feel than the 3.6L. I also had the diesel (gladiator), and the 392’s suspension and ride is hands down way better than that. The 3.6L feels every little bump, while the 392 soaks them up.

 

[Zandcwhite]

It's got slightly better shocks and 400-500 lbs extra weight. Add some armor and a winch to the 3.6L and upgrade the shocks and it will handle and ride just the same. The geometry, axles, and even steering and suspension links are identical. If we are comparing XR to XR, both would benefit from improved caster and more uptravel in my experience.

 

[Covet]

Agreed with what others have written. My first JLUR was a 3.6 non-XR, then had a XR 392. The 392 felt a lot more planted/stable on the road. Especially at highway speeds.

 

[Bayrat]

I tend to agree with the others. The 392 is a better driving Jeep than it's siblings, but retains the wander to be expected with the large tires. Not wander due to steering faults but rather the big tread contact area tending to follow the road surfaces. My Dodge CUMMINS exhibits those same characteristics.

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