I wouldn't think that would bottom out your suspension. I've hit washouts at 40-50 that hardly phased it.
There's no way you'd be able to compress them by hand. They're designed to handle your truck weight bouncing them at speed.
I wonder if the rebound sound is what you're hearing. If it's...
How fast are you going and what size ruts are you hitting? I haven't noticed this at all, but maybe you're pushing your Jeep harder than I have.
They're not progressive at all. They're fluid filled jounce bumpers so they'll handle bottoming out better than a normal poly/rubber bumpstop but...
Any time I think my JT fuel efficiency is bad, I go drive our Navigator.
Or if I really want to laugh I'll fire up the Impala and watch the gas gauge drop as I romp it.
My GX had an OME lift and 33s which kind of added to the compromise situation all around. Wasn't great at family hauling, too frilly to really wheel, but overall still really nice. Most days we were taking the GS350 because the GX was a pain to deal with.
Once we traded the GX for the...
I had a 98 XJ 5 speed with the Up Country suspension and totally agree. Rode pretty rough, the factory tow hooks while better than nothing were pretty worthless, the 8.25" rear developed an awful gear whine, and it ate clutch slave cylinders left and right.
My 1990 and 1991 XJ Laredos had...
I personally don’t buy vehicles that are easy for your daughter to drive but at least you got a low end Benz in case she dings it.
I’m sorry the vision issues run in the family but you have LEDs so you and your neighbors will survive.
In the meantime enjoy trolling forums of vehicles you wish...
If you have that much trouble with your vision then maybe you should stick to your budget Benz and avoid jeeps altogether. Safety first my friend.
personally I’d be more worried about the thousands of barely running vehicles on the road in Oklahoma due to no inspection requirements but sure...
I'm also glad I don't live in Oklahoma.
Just because you like aftermarket LED bright white headlights doesn't mean the stock halogens are unsafe. I've never directly compared stock XJ lights to an 8 year old JKU but I wheel with an XJ pretty regularly and can say the JT halogen headlights/fogs...
The stock halogens are definitely safe and don't pose any type of safety concern. I didn't say the LEDs aren't a solid upgrade from the factory. I said your assessment of the stock halogens was highly exaggerated and hyperbole laden which is a hilarious forum thing.
I gave one example of why I...
4.10 gears in the axles, 4:1 low range in the transfer case, front swaybar disconnect, and f/r e-lockers aren't exactly little knick knacks. No knock on the other trim levels, but the Rubicon is a pretty solid package overall.
No, I tend to just drive it quite a bit and haven't had this imaginary headlight issue you're crying about. Your anecdotal evidence from your 8 year old JK you don't own anymore doesn't line up with my real world experience here. Sure the LEDs make it look more modern but they're hardly a...
Your LEDs in your non-existent Gladiator?
I'll keep driving my Gladiator with the candle powered halogens while you tool around on forums dedicated to vehicles you don't own. By all means continue throwing out exaggerated statements about vehicles you don't own.
I'm sure you'll do the...