Mojave LCA Question

[ecidiego]

Grump Fish comes and asks a simple question, and you're all giving him an expensive shopping list? For shame.

I'm going to have to test drive some of yours against mine before I add them to my shopping list. No, for real, I need an excuse.

Hey.... I told him to have the dealer check over it first! Loose bolts, alignment. Free!

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[Grump Fish]

Hey.... I told him to have the dealer check over it first! Loose bolts, alignment. Free!

Good stuff, guys!
Id rather check torque myself and alignment doesn't seem to be an issue from my past Jeep experience. But I do appreciate the ideas!
I have to get the wife's Sport leveled and new tires before I put much into the Mojave.

 

[Lunentucker]

Grump Fish comes and asks a simple question, and you're all giving him an expensive shopping list? For shame.

I'm going to have to test drive some of yours against mine before I add them to my shopping list. No, for real, I need an excuse.

I'd invite you, but I really don't like yankees.

 

[GladLad]

I'd invite you, but I really don't like yankees.

Does it help that I bought it in VA, and first offroading will be in TN and KY?

 

[Lunentucker]

Does it help that I bought it in VA,

North of Richmond?

 

[GladLad]

North of Richmond?

Yeah

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I think you're on the right track all around though if changing your tire pressure puts the ride quality where you like it I'd leave it at that.

I just bought a set of the same control arms to use in combination with 4.5" drop brackets for a 6" lift. Fixed LCAs have their benefits and drawbacks. So far I've had a good experience.

The steer smarts sector shaft bracket is a little more robust than the synergy one though who knows if that difference matters.

I have to get the wife's Sport leveled and new tires before I put much into the Mojave.

I know where she can get a deal on a set of low mile Mojave take-offs and you get some 35s and custom wheels. Win-win.

 

[Grump Fish]

I think you're on the right track all around though if changing your tire pressure puts the ride quality where you like it I'd leave it at that.

I just bought a set of the same control arms to use in combination with 4.5" drop brackets for a 6" lift. Fixed LCAs have their benefits and drawbacks. So far I've had a good experience.

The steer smarts sector shaft bracket is a little more robust than the synergy one though who knows if that difference matters.


I know where she can get a deal on a set of low mile Mojave take-offs and you get some 35s and custom wheels. Win-win.

Don't think she'll go for it but worth a try!

 

[Badunit]

I installed the longer LCAs today. I did not get the toe checked. I can't imagine it changed much. I'll report back on my experience after driving awhile at different speeds and on various roads and curves and bumps. My first impression is it tracks better, is less "responsive" to steering inputs, and the steering feels a little heavier. Those 3 things make it less twitchy but the last two also make it feel less "sporty". I went across some bridge expansion joints without noticing; that was good. These are initial impressions and it could all be a placebo effect. It will take some driving to know for sure and to tell if I like it better or not. I think I might also pump my tires back up to 38 lb.

 

[Badunit]

After 100 miles of interstate (up to 80mph) and primary and secondary roads with lots of curves and uneven pavement, the one thing that stood out the most was I didn't need to pay nearly as much attention to keeping it in the road. It is much more stable and easier to drive. It will never be as good as independent suspension with rack & pinion steering but it tracks down the road a whole lot better now and is less affected by road irregularities.

 

[Arisdocjk]

I’m in Shreveport. I have a Mojave with AEV 2 in lift and 35’s. It drives perfect. I do all the installs myself. If you need any help or want to drive mine, just let me know.

 

[Grump Fish]

I’m in Shreveport. I have a Mojave with AEV 2 in lift and 35’s. It drives perfect. I do all the installs myself. If you need any help or want to drive mine, just let me know.

Thanks, Aris. I sure appreciate the offer of assistance.

 

[Grump Fish]

After 100 miles of interstate (up to 80mph) and primary and secondary roads with lots of curves and uneven pavement, the one thing that stood out the most was I didn't need to pay nearly as much attention to keeping it in the road. It is much more stable and easier to drive. It will never be as good as independent suspension with rack & pinion steering but it tracks down the road a whole lot better now and is less affected by road irregularities.

Great first-hand perspective!
I put a 1.5" level kit on the wife's Sport last weekend and ended up installing the LCAs on it while I had everything apart. It drives great with 35s! I'll have to order another set and put on the Mojave!

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