upgraded suspension

[m3reno]

I have a stock 2018 JLU. Im not going to lift it but I did want to upgrade the suspension. I purchased a steer smart track bar and was wondering if I could purchase upgraded tie rod ends and drag links using the original equipment vs replacing the entire arms.

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[m3reno]

anybody?

 

[fat_head]

What is it doing wrong in stock form? What limitations are you running into which leads you to believe you need to upgrade the suspension?

 

[m3reno]

I drove my friends jeep which had the upgraded parts from steer smart and when I drove over some expansion joints the steering wheel felt much more solid than mine. I just want a solid feel, I don't have any issues but would like to have that quality feel.

 

[Roky]

I drove my friends jeep which had the upgraded parts from steer smart and when I drove over some expansion joints the steering wheel felt much more solid than mine. I just want a solid feel, I don't have any issues but would like to have that quality feel.

I don’t think you’ll get the same solid feel if you do just the ends. The aftermarket stuff is thicker steel and heavy duty compared to oem. That’s what makes it a more solid feel.

 

[Headbarcode]

I don’t think you’ll get the same solid feel if you do just the ends. The aftermarket stuff is thicker steel and heavy duty compared to oem. That’s what makes it a more solid feel.

+1 on this

 

[m3reno]

Well I ordered the Teraflex track bar which matches my Tera flex stabilizer. I also order synergy drag link and tie rods . will have it all installed this coming Saturday. I'll post some pics and give a review if you'd like

 

[HuckleMonster]

If you've looked under your jeep.... those stock suspension component are pretty beefy. Especially compared to the old TJ components that were stamped steel. Unless you are looking for some adjustability, you are wasting money IMO.

I have a hunch any solid feeling comparing one jeep with aftermarket items and one without, is psychological. Especially just going over bumps in the road.

Having said that, it's your jeep. Modify it up as you see fit, and post up some pics.

 

[drdriller]

How will new track bar affect the ride or handling? I thought the only reason to replace the track bar is if you get a lift, you need the new track bar to center to tires. If you don’t do a lift, why replace the track bar?

 

[MarkY3130]

How will new track bar affect the ride or handling? I thought the only reason to replace the track bar is if you get a lift, you need the new track bar to center to tires. If you don’t do a lift, why replace the track bar?

Because the stock one flexes a considerable amount and the aftermarket ones flex way less. Is it worth doing? Each individual will have their own opinion

 

[Rock Krawler Suspension]

How will new track bar affect the ride or handling? I thought the only reason to replace the track bar is if you get a lift, you need the new track bar to center to tires. If you don’t do a lift, why replace the track bar?

Like @MarkY3130 said, the factory track bar is soft and flexes while you're driving. This leads to less than predictable steering response, and wandering. It is amplified by the weight and added grip of larger tires. An aftermarket track bar should be much more solid and have far less distortion than the stock one. Stock is thin walled tubing with swaged ends.

 

[HuckleMonster]

Like @MarkY3130 said, the factory track bar is soft and flexes while you're driving. This leads to less than predictable steering response, and wandering. It is amplified by the weight and added grip of larger tires. An aftermarket track bar should be much more solid and have far less distortion than the stock one. Stock is thin walled tubing with swaged ends.

That's pretty funny...

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