Rufus
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I have a Sport. So far I’ve missed it by adding bumpers, winch, lights, and Moab wheels and tires. I plan to go up to true 33s on the tires. I’m not looking to change the wheels. Somebody gave me some good advice on potential rubbing in another thread for the size tires I want.
I have the takeoff suspension from the Moab (which I understand to be the same as a Rubicon suspension). Before I install it I’m wondering if I should look at aftermarket suspension instead.
Here is my use case:
1) Beach driving
2) Rough unpaved roads which have some deeper potholes and ruts and get pretty muddy in the rain (though not deep).
3) Off the grid camping although not very difficult trails (more like the NJ Pine Barrens which are sandy or trails in NY state which are not full of boulders).
4) No heavy rock crawling
5) Mostly street use
6) Snow in the winter
My Jeep has NOT suffered from any steering issues before or after V41. I’m looking to keep the crisp feel and and not add more lean in the turns, especially on pavement. I don’t mind more stiffness but I’d like to be able to go faster on the poor unpaved roads around here and have less of a jarring result.
I have no idea if what I’m looking for exists or if I’m asking to have my cake and eat it too. I’ve read some info from vendors like AEV which claim to do both.
Lastly, I park in a parking garage which has a lower height limit so I can’t lift too much. I’m trying to get specs from the garage but I think 2” or so would be fine (AEV’s Dual Sport suspension says 2.5” lift). I don’t know how much the added weight of the steel bumpers, winch, and lights have lowered it at all. The 33s will add a bit of height.
Any thoughts or advice for a rookie? Much appreciated.
I have the takeoff suspension from the Moab (which I understand to be the same as a Rubicon suspension). Before I install it I’m wondering if I should look at aftermarket suspension instead.
Here is my use case:
1) Beach driving
2) Rough unpaved roads which have some deeper potholes and ruts and get pretty muddy in the rain (though not deep).
3) Off the grid camping although not very difficult trails (more like the NJ Pine Barrens which are sandy or trails in NY state which are not full of boulders).
4) No heavy rock crawling
5) Mostly street use
6) Snow in the winter
My Jeep has NOT suffered from any steering issues before or after V41. I’m looking to keep the crisp feel and and not add more lean in the turns, especially on pavement. I don’t mind more stiffness but I’d like to be able to go faster on the poor unpaved roads around here and have less of a jarring result.
I have no idea if what I’m looking for exists or if I’m asking to have my cake and eat it too. I’ve read some info from vendors like AEV which claim to do both.
Lastly, I park in a parking garage which has a lower height limit so I can’t lift too much. I’m trying to get specs from the garage but I think 2” or so would be fine (AEV’s Dual Sport suspension says 2.5” lift). I don’t know how much the added weight of the steel bumpers, winch, and lights have lowered it at all. The 33s will add a bit of height.
Any thoughts or advice for a rookie? Much appreciated.
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