Mudkips Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 http://www.kentvillechrysler.com/tradein-form.htm?vehicleId=bff2b1160a0a00b50a8df676ef5ad124 Just went and test drove this. It felt like it was far too wobbly and unbalanced. IT has a 5" lift with 35" tires. Im thinking maybe a bit too much. Im hoping for some input from you pros. I wad thinking tye vest for trails and stability would be a 3.5" lift with 31" tires? Please pm me or reply here and let me know. The vehicle was beautiful I hope im not missing out on a great deal. But i wasnt completely hooked on it during the test drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 If it is on 35s, chances are it only has 3"-4" of lift, by the way it looks in the picture. JKs will fit 35s with only 3" of lift. They come with 32" tire stock. What were they asking for that Jeep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Don't JK's come with a 32" tire from the factory now anyway? The JKs I've driven with similar lift and same or larger tire size were not wobbly / unbalanced. I would check out the tire inflation, shocks (suspension in general), and be sure it has the sway bars connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I am in that area and can do a good crawl under and look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudkips Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Its going for 29,000. I am thinking of buying it this weekend. I was talking to one lady with a jacked jeep saying the guy may have only got a body lift not a suspension lift and that could cause the sway. What does jk stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Jk is the designation for wranglers 2007 and newer, my 95 Cherokee is known as an xj, 1997 to 2006 wranglers are tj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I'd argue that the lift is ruining the ride quality and demand it for less, especially if it's a body lift. IMO I wouldn't do a body lift above 1-2" at the max. Under inflated tires could cause it to feel wobbly too, but so can a few bad ball joints/suspension parts and such if it was wheeled hard. If the springs are "stretched" (shocks too) from a body lift then they also aren't giving the proper support and can give a loose feeling (drove in a lifted ZJ that felt like a soup sandwich because he did a crappy body lift and had old springs and shocks). Have to remember that any tires a few inches above stock will totally change the feel of the vehicle. Looks like a nice Jeep though, I'd rock it ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Heading back to the city, will take a look and report back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 should look at the 2010 ruby unlimited for 6 k less:) that is where my money would go between the 2 of them http://www.kentvillechrysler.com/used/Jeep/2010-Jeep-Wrangler+Unlimited-62fe709f0a0a00b578ba603f74200cc2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 2012 has the Pentastar though, pretty nice engine :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailwalker Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 i agree :) I had the 3.7 V6 in the Liberty and it wasn't the best, the 2010 says it has a 3.8 so I don't know much about it but I have the pentastar in my jk and i have no complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Cobra Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 The 2012 is much better rig , ill make a call i know the shop that does the lifts for that store and windsor one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudkips Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 You guys are the best. What a great show of support for a stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudkips Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 should look at the 2010 ruby unlimited for 6 k less:) that is where my money would go between the 2 of them http://www.kentvillechrysler.com/used/Jeep/2010-Jeep-Wrangler+Unlimited-62fe709f0a0a00b578ba603f74200cc2.htm Didnt even see that one there. Im heading back tomorrow to take another look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I did stop and take a look at it tonight, used the headlights of the car :) Looks decent enough, the lift in it is a Rough Country X lift, full suspension and not body, everything seemed tight in the front of it and looked fine, didn't see any abnormal parts. Checked the rear and again it looked decent and everything was tight, with Rough Country there are a few people on here who are not fans, have had to replace 90% of the lift within a year and ran into issues. Then there is other people who have had them since day 1 and no issues. Tires looked good, wobbly could be caused by an alignment issue or something I missed, has skids on every part except the engine, looks like evap, gas tank and transfer case. Looked like this kit on it: http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_4flex.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 it is a Rough Country X lift Well there's your problem. Also, Tom - you missed the ENTIRE coil bucket missing under your Jeep when you first checked on the trail ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 What does jk stand for? "Just Kidding" :P!!! ;) If it seems loose while driving it could be a number of small things. It has 50k kms on it, how many since the lift? Did it have an alignment after the lift was installed? Was it wheeled hard? Look at the tires, are they brand new? If not are they worn evenly? It will show if out for any length of time. Look underneath. Are the skid plates well used? Hard wheeling will tell a tale there if they are scratched and dented all to ****. Rough Country lifts are known for their Control arm bushings to go, and the shocks not to last. Not a deal breaker, but definitely a bargaining chip in your favour on price. A stock Jeep is worth more on a used lot than a built one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 A stock Jeep is worth more on a used lot than a built one. Quoted for truth - use that in your favour and drive out a wicked deal with the dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudkips Posted August 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Well the girlfriend trumped me. Haha. Looks like im going to trade in for a beater can offroad for a few years without going bankruot. So now im going ti look for something under 10 grand if that is feasible. Thanks again guys if it isnt triuble ill be posting more questions in the near future. I will guarantee im going ti be offroading before the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Sounds good, we will always give opinions :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Well the girlfriend trumped me. Haha. Looks like im going to trade in for a beater can offroad for a few years without going bankruot. So now im going ti look for something under 10 grand if that is feasible. Thanks again guys if it isnt triuble ill be posting more questions in the near future. I will guarantee im going ti be offroading before the end of the season. Here is a TJ, local to you. (kind of across the road from the Kinston Superstore, I think...) http://nsjc.proboards.com/thread/45124/99-tj-sale?page=1&scrollTo=396692 B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudkips Posted August 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Thank you jeepin. I was asking around if anybody off roads at my unit Turns out the former president of nsjc works in the same building as me. Showed me the same jeep. Trying to get in touch with the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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