From sport to rubicon suspension

[Flyinarmbar]

Hello all, 2020 sport with max tow and 33’s. After 100,000 miles I decided to change the shocks and front springs for brand new (100 miles)take offs. Came off a gladiator rubicon with steel front bumper and winch. I swapped the front springs and shocks. Gave me the leveling look I wanted. After researching here, I kept my rear max tow springs and changed the shocks for the Rubi. I have also moved to terra grappler 35’s. The extend of my off-roading is basically grassy trails on upstate property. I drive a lot on the hwy and holy shit, it feels so bouncy on shitty NY hwys and it feels like it wants to roam, Crazy bump steer but corners like a dream. I can take exit ramps at 55-60mph if I needed to. Rides fine on smooth pavement. I’m going to change the stabilizer soon and I was thinking of going back to the stock sport shocks and front springs. Front end is tight so no issue there. Is my crappy ride due to the fact that I don’t have the 200 lbs steel bumper and winch combo that the front shock/springs were spec for of the other gladiator?

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[Zachattack50]

Going up some deffinatly changed your caster, which heavily affects bump steer. The stabilizer is just a bandaid. Also what air pressure are you running, and what load rating are the tires. Both will affect the "bouncy" feel, and exaggerate bump steer.

 

[Woosah]

Seems like you lost caster with the lift. Maybe consider the Mopar lower control arms and get some caster back. Cheap, easy to do in your driveway, don’t even need to jack up the jeep or take a tire off, but arguably easier if you do.

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