Sagging Butt - need help
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There's probably a joke about prison britches in there somewhere, or, old age!
But seriously, I feared reality on the softer springs in the rear would result in what you experienced. My concern with putting stiffer springs on the rear axel would totally alter its handling characteristics, since Jeep had to reduce the rear 10% and increase the front 20% just to keep it handling "similar" to the V6 Rubi...
But seriously, I feared reality on the softer springs in the rear would result in what you experienced. My concern with putting stiffer springs on the rear axel would totally alter its handling characteristics, since Jeep had to reduce the rear 10% and increase the front 20% just to keep it handling "similar" to the V6 Rubi...
Wow. What is the tongue weight on that trailer?
Google "load equalizer hitch", that should level out you rig....
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Your better guess is old, much older than most in this forum. I understand it will handle differently. My 2018 Recon had AEV HC springs with a 4 1/2 lift. I drove much differently also. But we go off road and need a 2-3 inch lift with high capacity springs. Thanks
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An LE will reduce off road trailering as far as I know.
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This video explains what a "load leveler" or "weight distributing hitch" does
Air Bag it. While i have not personally done this with my jeep, you can use airbags to stiffen/level the rear when hauling. https://www.airliftcompany.com/shop/60829/ There are several videos out there of this system getting installed in jeeps.
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Thank you
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I just ordered a 5k kit, high hopes
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Thank you
Fingers crossed, keep us posted as we may all be in the same boat sooner or later!I just ordered a 5k kit, high hopes
I work in the RV industry and deal with Weight Dist. every day. Its 2 fold on what it does and its intent is to keep the front of the truck from rasing up more than 1/2 inch so it doesnt create steering problems. Which is not affected by our vehicles much cause of the straight axle. Weight Dist. will slightly help the back of jeep from sagging. Its main design thou is to take tongue weight off the hitch from trying to break it off the jeep. 4 door JL's are rated for 350lb's of tongue weight so I would weigh your tongue weight on your trailer to make sure its in spec. Maybe slide some weight to the back.
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Kit is installed and so far its good, just short road test. The install is not as easy as the videos seem to say it is. Those tiny hose clamps are a bear to put on and then attach to the top of air bags inside the spring under the load pads. My fingers are killing me.I just ordered a 5k kit, high hopes
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Do not use that kit number for the 392 XR or Final Edition, or any other that came factory with 2" lift and 35" tires. It will be too short. Use the 60926 universal kit.
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What is the 5K kit?I just ordered a 5k kit, high hopes
There is a recent post called Airlift 1000 for XR. It might help you with your issue.
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