2023 GLADIATOR RUBICON WITH BED CAMPER (STOCK SUSPENSION) SIDE TO SIDE SWAY/ROCK AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

[GI Grandpa]

Not sure, I am running the AEV Mojave spacer lift and 35s on OEM drives shafts with no issues but at some point lifting your JT will require new drive shafts and other changes but I don't recall off the top of my head what that number is.

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[WILDHOBO]

Think I should replace the front driveshaft with an Adam’s one ?

The rear driveshaft is a bigger issue, as it’s always rotating. At minimum you should have a carrier bearing spacer in the rear, and adjustable control arms to correct the pinion angle and retain wheel base. I’m at a 4” lift in front and still have my Oem driveshaft. I have a double cardan replacement, but haven’t put it in.

 

[Snowcavemike]

I RECENTLY ADDED A BED CAMPER TO MY OVERLAND BUILD AND HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES DRIVING UNTIL ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. THE JEEP STARTS TO SWAY/ROCK LEFT TO RIGHT ONCE I REACH SPEEDS OF 55+ MPH, IF I CONTINUE AT THAT SPEED THE SWAY/ROCKING GETS SO BAD THAT THE FRONT LEFT/RIGHT TIRE WILL HIT/RUB ON THE FENDER. I UNDERSTAND THE WEIGHT MAY BE AN ISSUE BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING GRADUATLY WORSE AND WORSE. HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE? IS THERE SPECFIC PARTS I SHOULD CHECK?

*STOCK SUSPENSION*
*35 INCH K02 TIRES ON 17 INCH FUEL COVERT WHEELS*
*WEIGHT IN BED WITH DRAWERS/CAMPER AROUND 600-800LBS*

I had the exact same thing happen going over 50. My Rock Krawler 3 inch lift did not do the trick. I have a go fast camper with drawers. I upgraded to a AEV heavy duty 3 inch lift and a Senergy steering brace. Drives steady as a rock. Also, I upgraded to hellwig rear sway bar.

 

[Ventrejoe4]

Mind posting links for the rear hellwig swag bar and the steering brace? I should get them installed while I’m at it.

I had the exact same thing happen going over 50. My Rock Krawler 3 inch lift did not do the trick. I have a go fast camper with drawers. I upgraded to a AEV heavy duty 3 inch lift and a Senergy steering brace. Drives steady as a rock. Also, I upgraded to hellwig rear sway bar.

 

[Snowcavemike]

Mind posting links for the rear hellwig swag bar and the steering brace? I should get them installed while I’m at it.

The Senergy sector shaft brace was found on amazon. The hellwig rear sway bar for what i have was found on Extremem terrain. Mine was for a 3 inch lift. The sell one for a stock hight. The biggest difference was the aev heavy springs designed for gladiators with weight. I can hit a cross gutter at 30 and not feel it.

 

[Ventrejoe4]

The Senergy sector shaft brace was found on amazon. The hellwig rear sway bar for what i have was found on Extremem terrain. Mine was for a 3 inch lift. The sell one for a stock hight. The biggest difference was the aev heavy springs designed for gladiators with weight. I can hit a cross gutter at 30 and not feel it.

I went with the Jeep Gladiator 3.5" HD Triple Rate Rear Coil Springs 2020+, JT, I guess these are relatable ?

 

[Snowcavemike]

I went with the Jeep Gladiator 3.5" HD Triple Rate Rear Coil Springs 2020+, JT, I guess these are relatable ?

Sounds good

 

[Ventrejoe4]

Problem solved.

 

[BlackRuby23]

Nice. What kind of camper is that? Can you stand up in the bed all the way through it?

 

[Stan H]

I RECENTLY ADDED A BED CAMPER TO MY OVERLAND BUILD AND HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES DRIVING UNTIL ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. THE JEEP STARTS TO SWAY/ROCK LEFT TO RIGHT ONCE I REACH SPEEDS OF 55+ MPH, IF I CONTINUE AT THAT SPEED THE SWAY/ROCKING GETS SO BAD THAT THE FRONT LEFT/RIGHT TIRE WILL HIT/RUB ON THE FENDER. I UNDERSTAND THE WEIGHT MAY BE AN ISSUE BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING GRADUATLY WORSE AND WORSE. HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE? IS THERE SPECFIC PARTS I SHOULD CHECK?

*STOCK SUSPENSION*
*35 INCH K02 TIRES ON 17 INCH FUEL COVERT WHEELS*
*WEIGHT IN BED WITH DRAWERS/CAMPER AROUND 600-800LBS*

Shocks and a lift ..Nice !

 

[Snowcavemike]

I RECENTLY ADDED A BED CAMPER TO MY OVERLAND BUILD AND HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED ANY ISSUES DRIVING UNTIL ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. THE JEEP STARTS TO SWAY/ROCK LEFT TO RIGHT ONCE I REACH SPEEDS OF 55+ MPH, IF I CONTINUE AT THAT SPEED THE SWAY/ROCKING GETS SO BAD THAT THE FRONT LEFT/RIGHT TIRE WILL HIT/RUB ON THE FENDER. I UNDERSTAND THE WEIGHT MAY BE AN ISSUE BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING GRADUATLY WORSE AND WORSE. HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE? IS THERE SPECFIC PARTS I SHOULD CHECK?

*STOCK SUSPENSION*
*35 INCH K02 TIRES ON 17 INCH FUEL COVERT WHEELS*
*WEIGHT IN BED WITH DRAWERS/CAMPER AROUND 600-800LBS*

I had the Rock Krawler 3 inch, too soft, sis to side sway. Put a 4 inch lift on the back only. 2 months started swaying. ARB 3 inch heavy duty lift and now rides like a dream

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