How to keep from being squishy...

[htremper]

I am sure you guys/gals know how to fix this easily.

My JT Rub has a BUNCH of weight (RTT, Rack, Batwing, DECKED). And it drives a bit squishy and you can see its slightly lower in the bed then the front. Is there a mod I can do to make that better...more stable as you will?

I am handy, just never did a bunch of real car mods (except the normal oil changes etc) so talk in real slow nice words so I dont get scared.

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[Rahkmalla]

air bags can help support that fat rear end.

 

[MPMB]

I think Clayton suspension (idk their proper name offhand) has some HD rear springs to account for all the *stuff* we put on the back.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

air bags can help support that fat rear end.

Just be careful who you say that to........ might get you slapped.

 

[Jefe1018]

Stiffer springs, spacer, airbags, a combination of all of the above?

There are a lot of possibilities here. I would also look into weight reduction. Do you need everything you take or carry on the daily? It’s easy to over pack.

 

[kevman65]

You can add air bags to the rear.

You can go with an adjustable shock, Rancho 9000 series are inexpensive, adjustable, and if you decide you like them, you can step up to more expensive shocks. Keep in mind, the higher end shocks have to be rebuilt. Ranchos run $128 each and wear out about the same time as the high end stuff.

You can add stiffer springs without lifting, the option is out there. But you still need a shock that can handle the load too.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

You can add air bags to the rear.

You can go with an adjustable shock, Rancho 9000 series are inexpensive, adjustable, and if you decide you like them, you can step up to more expensive shocks. Keep in mind, the higher end shocks have to be rebuilt. Ranchos run $128 each and wear out about the same time as the high end stuff.

You can add stiffer springs without lifting, the option is out there. But you still need a shock that can handle the load too.

I think that's one of the issues with mine - I have max tow springs in the back, Rubicon fox shocks. Don't seem like a good match. Still looking for ways to do it better. (I may end up with what I said I'd never do - air bags, because even max tow springs drop the truck when I hook up the trailer or load 1,000 pounds in the back hauling stuff)

 

[DocMike]

With the title of this thread...... man, I wanted to say do more than 12oz curls.

Just be careful who you say that to........ might get you slapped.

 

[ecidiego]

With the title of this thread...... man, I wanted to say do more than 12oz curls.

I do 16oz and those new 19.2oz curls. Still squishy....

 

[Free2roam]

My first ad is the Helwig sway bar. Then the MetalCloak support brackets. Heavier shocks. If needed.

 

[kevman65]

I think that's one of the issues with mine - I have max tow springs in the back, Rubicon fox shocks. Don't seem like a good match. Still looking for ways to do it better. (I may end up with what I said I'd never do - air bags, because even max tow springs drop the truck when I hook up the trailer or load 1,000 pounds in the back hauling stuff)

Bill, give the Rancho 9000's a try. You can dial them to max (either 9 or 7, I forget) when loaded and see if it helps. At $128 a pop, they're an inexpensive experiment.

 

[brianinca]

I was surprised how much the Hellwig made a difference, just got the UPS delivery of the MC brackets.

My first ad is the Helwig sway bar. Then the MetalCloak support brackets. Heavier shocks. If needed.

 

[Summitsearcher]

Just be careful who you say that to........ might get you slapped.

Is Will Smith at it again?

 

[DocMike]

Perhaps 40oz curls

I do 16oz and those new 19.2oz curls. Still squishy....

 

[WhyNotJeep]

Springs hold up the weight and shocks control them. Sag is springs and a bouncy or squishy ride is more shocks. IMO, a controlled ride is not a stiff ride.

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