2021 Mojave Fox suspension issue

[notoriousms33]

I appreciate these forums, feels much better being able to relate to this problem, and not being the only one either “making it up” or having this particular issue

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[shokker70]

Traded my Mojave for my current Texas Trail, but not because of any issues in suspension. Just wanted the diesel. My girlfriend complains about how much rougher this one rides. Point being, the Mojave has the best ride out of all of them. Noticeably so.

If there's a difference with stock tires/wheels and a new one off the lot, something is wrong. If they're identical, I'm leaning towards it just being a Jeep. They ride and handle differently than anything I've ever driven. Would love to ride in or drive one of these just to feel it myself and see. Trusting a technician to drive it, that's probably never owned a Wrangler or Gladiator, no thanks.

 

[notoriousms33]

I agree with you on that however Mojave’s ride is so smooth that I know once the error or issue is found, it’ll be something simple and easy to address for others

 

[Toyfrog]

The dealership replaced both rear shocks due to them leaving and changed out the front way bar links. The tech at the dealership said the were the wrong ones. The ones that came on it when I ordered it were black and the new are a silver color. He said the old ones were worn out. The new ones look a bit longer than the old ones. This was all at about 16k miles. My truck was built mid January 2021. Seems to ride better and not as much sway up front. The tech also said the steering stabilizer was a little worn, but they were on back order. I plan on just replacing it with a fox myself.

 

[notoriousms33]

The dealership replaced both rear shocks due to them leaving and changed out the front way bar links. The tech at the dealership said the were the wrong ones. The ones that came on it when I ordered it were black and the new are a silver color. He said the old ones were worn out. The new ones look a bit longer than the old ones. This was all at about 16k miles. My truck was built mid January 2021. Seems to ride better and not as much sway up front. The tech also said the steering stabilizer was a little worn, but they were on back order. I plan on just replacing it with a fox myself.

This is the first post I have seen published by you, we’re you having the same problem from OP, if so it has nothing to do with your shocks. the problem being discussed if I’m not mistaken is jittery hoppyness that is consistant even with out bumps.

your steering stabilizer doesn’t get worn out at 16k due to bumpiness. That is replaced if requested due to steering issues/wondering.

 

[notoriousms33]

This is the first post I have seen published by you, we’re you having the same problem from OP, if so it has nothing to do with your shocks. the problem being discussed if I’m not mistaken is jittery hoppyness that is consistant even with out bumps.

your steering stabilizer doesn’t get worn out at 16k due to bumpiness. That is replaced if requested due to steering issues/wondering.

the Shocks that come with Mojave’s and rubicons are all silver with a black protective plastic bottom. Take a picture of the wrong shocks they put on your car…

I found the solution to my issues (ie torque spec to a certain bolt). I will take a photo today and post it.
Could you mention what you were and are experiencing that is causing flags as many of us may be able to create a solution.

 

[Toyfrog]

the Shocks that come with Mojave’s and rubicons are all silver with a black protective plastic bottom. Take a picture of the wrong shocks they put on your car…

I found the solution to my issues (ie torque spec to a certain bolt). I will take a photo today and post it.
Could you mention what you were and are experiencing that is causing flags as many of us may be able to create a solution.
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the Shocks that come with Mojave’s and rubicons are all silver with a black protective plastic bottom. Take a picture of the wrong shocks they put on your car…

I found the solution to my issues (ie torque spec to a certain bolt). I will take a photo today and post it.
Could you mention what you were and are experiencing that is causing flags as many of us may be able to create a solution.

The Rear shocks will

the Shocks that come with Mojave’s and rubicons are all silver with a black protective plastic bottom. Take a picture of the wrong shocks they put on your car…

I found the solution to my issues (ie torque spec to a certain bolt). I will take a photo today and post it.
Could you mention what you were and are experiencing that is causing flags as many of us may be able to create a solution.

The rear shocks were replaced with the same Fox bypass that came on from factory. The sway bar links were worn and replaced, the tech said they were the wrong sway bar links? That could lead to OP problem if his links are worn and in fact the wrong ones that were on mine from factory. My understanding is that they build all different models at the same time and just spec them as the frame rolls down the line. Maybe it was a fluke that they installed the wrong ones on mine or maybe it happened to others built at the same time? That’s why I posted the build date.

 

[notoriousms33]

Ok what do sway bar links look like? Maybe that’s the bolt I keep tightening results from worn sway bar? I’ll try and take a pic in a hour.
This makes some sense in my case mine was built July 21

 

[Toyfrog]

Ok what do sway bar links look like? Maybe that’s the bolt I keep tightening results from worn sway bar? I’ll try and take a pic in a hour.
This makes some sense in my case mine was built July 21

Just general pics, not of a Gladiator.

 

[notoriousms33]

This single bolt shown is the one that I have to continously tighten. Keeps getting loose. Not sure if this is a bolt for the sway bar however when I do tighten it up, the ride is less bumpy and helps the driving experience.

 

[notoriousms33]

Also these two bars are just slightly loose. Can you help or deny if this is stock form and way it is suppose to “jiggle”

 

[notoriousms33]

don’t leave me in the cold now!!

 

[Rusty PW]

Also these two bars are just slightly loose. Can you help or deny if this is stock form and way it is suppose to “jiggle”

A little up and down is normal. Have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth while you watch the tie rod ends for side to side play. Also watch the ends of the track bar and drag link ends.

 

[notoriousms33]

A little up and down is normal. Have someone turn the steering wheel back and forth while you watch the tie rod ends for side to side play. Also watch the ends of the track bar and drag link ends.

Do you know what this bolt does? For some reason this bolt becomes loose on its own and causes some shakyness while driving until I re torque it.

 

[Rusty PW]

That's just a bolt that holds the brake line bracket in place.

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