JeepVT
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I'd love to understand more about the shocks on my Jeep.
I have a metalcloack Game Changers 3.5" lift with MC Rocksport shocks on my '21 JLUR Diesel with 37 KM3s. I don't hate the Rocksports, but I'm not sure if what I'm feeling is normal also.
I live in VT where we have shitty roads and shittier roads. My one negative observation with my suspension on-road is the Jeep feels harsh at speed over bumps larger than a road or bridge seam. On a dirt road with pot holes or washboard, for example, the ride is not very plush at speed. I feel like I am more rattled than comforted by my suspension. I realize lower tire PSI would help but for daily driving around here in VT, I'm not going to do that.
In this case, I'm assuming my shocks are not allowing enough compression quickly enough to absorb the force of the terrain/bump.
When offroad crawling, I'm not sure I can say I like or don't like how these shocks feel. I do find them to be a bit unsupportive when a tire rolls over a rock or into a depression. I get more body role than I did with my JK with an AEV lift. I wonder if that has more to do with the extra weight of my Diesel than the suspension.
In this case, I am assuming my shocks may not be able to withstand the downward weight of the jeep and I am going deep into my travel too easily. BUT...seems like that could be a result of my springs as well not being diesel specific springs despite Metalcloak claiming their standard spring was adequate.
What do you look for from a shock when crawling besides maximum travel up and down? Is resistance to body roll or going too deep into your travel a function of the shock or the spring )or not)
Has anyone drastically changed the feel of their suspension on-road or on rough dirt roads with new shocks?
I realize there is a lot going on to affect feel of a Jeep's suspension....caster, PSI, tire load, etc.
THanks!
I have a metalcloack Game Changers 3.5" lift with MC Rocksport shocks on my '21 JLUR Diesel with 37 KM3s. I don't hate the Rocksports, but I'm not sure if what I'm feeling is normal also.
I live in VT where we have shitty roads and shittier roads. My one negative observation with my suspension on-road is the Jeep feels harsh at speed over bumps larger than a road or bridge seam. On a dirt road with pot holes or washboard, for example, the ride is not very plush at speed. I feel like I am more rattled than comforted by my suspension. I realize lower tire PSI would help but for daily driving around here in VT, I'm not going to do that.
In this case, I'm assuming my shocks are not allowing enough compression quickly enough to absorb the force of the terrain/bump.
When offroad crawling, I'm not sure I can say I like or don't like how these shocks feel. I do find them to be a bit unsupportive when a tire rolls over a rock or into a depression. I get more body role than I did with my JK with an AEV lift. I wonder if that has more to do with the extra weight of my Diesel than the suspension.
In this case, I am assuming my shocks may not be able to withstand the downward weight of the jeep and I am going deep into my travel too easily. BUT...seems like that could be a result of my springs as well not being diesel specific springs despite Metalcloak claiming their standard spring was adequate.
What do you look for from a shock when crawling besides maximum travel up and down? Is resistance to body roll or going too deep into your travel a function of the shock or the spring )or not)
Has anyone drastically changed the feel of their suspension on-road or on rough dirt roads with new shocks?
I realize there is a lot going on to affect feel of a Jeep's suspension....caster, PSI, tire load, etc.
THanks!
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