more flex

[4x4junkie]

Or the same length...

This is true, although similar to with the TTB, you put them dead-parallel with each other when at ride height (them being horizontal helps too), I don't think you'd notice much except at the very extremes of travel (of course I am wondering why it's been shortened though... IIRC the trackbar was mounted right below the coil originally, no?)

And FWIW, 80 is about as fast as I'd ever want to drive mine. Above that and the short wheelbase starts reminding me who's in charge lol.

 

[rockwerks]

and LSD.

Nah sorry, Your MOM was out

Now back to helping this poor guy out whose thread I errantly hijacked. What is the easiest way to get additional Flex from the TTB?

 

[4x4junkie]

Nah sorry, Your MOM was out

Now back to helping this poor guy out whose thread I errantly hijacked. What is the easiest way to get additional Flex from the TTB?

I think that was already posted back on the 1st page

 

[rockwerks]

This is true, although similar to with the TTB, you put them dead-parallel with each other when at ride height (them being horizontal helps too), I don't think you'd notice much except at the very extremes of travel (of course I am wondering why it's been shortened though... IIRC the trackbar was mounted right below the coil originally, no?)

CORRECT

The length actually even at full droop stays parallel and has no effect . I worried about it until I say the Jeep speed trucks going to this setup (similar) as long as they are parallel in both planes there is little issue. The stock one was bent in 2 planes to make corrections for its location being out front of the axle. On a stock XJ you have the dreaded inverted Y steering and any lifting over 3" kick it way out of whack!

I have built 6 XJ's and this by far drives the best. more stable and no death wobble or any shimmy.

And FWIW, 80 is about as fast as I'd ever want to drive mine. Above that and the short wheelbase starts reminding me who's in charge lol.

Gravity? centrifugal force?

 

[mb128]

sorry guys i have been out of town. so i checked if the bump stop hits and it doenst it has about 2" before it does. i also went to a bigger hill this time. flexed well ut not quite enough for my quite yet. this is my last flex i just did.

let me know if you guys want any other pictures.
can you please post web sites of the parts i need and i can slowly get them.

 

[4x4junkie]

WHat I would do is start by getting the extended radius arms under there, and check that your shocks are not limiting your travel. This alone should give you up to an additional 3-5" of flex and will give your suspension a good solid base to build on if you decide to go further with it.
After that, it will be all about getting the better coils and doing the rest of the tweaks needed to fine-tune the suspension for better performance.

Check out right here for a set of arms:
http://www.trsfabandoffroad.com/products/menu_suspension_and_body_lifts.htm

 

[mb128]

man arms are really expensive!

 

[tanbuddy]

U can disconnect that rear sway bar too, that will help the rear move a little more too

 

[4x4junkie]

That's why I built my own arms.

If you've got a good 220V welder, search around for homemade radius arms, there's a number of guys here that have built their own arms.

Here's a post with some pics:
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29814&highlight=homemade

 

[mb128]

i dont have a welder i wish i did. you could make them them lol jk it would cost alot also. maybe ill get lucky and find a ranger in the jy with longer arms

 

[4x4junkie]

Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to invest in a good welding outfit if you think you want to get deeper into modifying your truck more. Whether you build up your TTB setup to kick some butt, or cave to the naysayers and go SAS ( ), you'll absolutely need a good way to make arms, mounts and brackets and the like.

You'll need some practice welding too before working on safety-critical items such as the suspension... Building yourself a set of beefy bumpers, rocksliders and skidplates should give you all the practice you need, and then you'll be all set.

Plus think of all the other things you can do with one too, such as fixing that old metal patio table set with a broken leg, or the wrought-iron patio fence that has a rusted-through footing on it, or building yourself a fireplace (wood stove) to keep your shop warm in the winter lol. The possibilities are endless, it will pay for itself in no time.

 

[mb128]

i will end up getting one once i get in to college witch should be soon. i will be getting big discounts on tools to instead of like 500 it ill be more like 300 or so.

 

[4x4junkie]

Right on

In the meantime it's all about learning & reading about suspensions. Then you'll be armed with plenty of good knowledge when you get everything together for diving deeper into it.

Good luck on it.

 

[Will]

And FWIW, 80 is about as fast as I'd ever want to drive mine. Above that and the short wheelbase starts reminding me who's in charge lol.

I've definately had mine over 80. I drive it 45 through my field and there are a couple of big humps that definately max out the suspension. I could make a video of that when the snow gets under a foot and see what the toe looks like going over the moguls. I could make the video now but we have over a foot on the ground and I doubt you would see much.