What kind of suspension does a Jeep Wrangler use?
Jeep suspension has progressed quite a bit through the years. From the original Wrangler leaf springs to modern day coils, we’ll talk about the difference between the two worlds and dive a bit more into the world of modern Wrangler coil springs. Leaf vs. Springs? Leaf spring suspension is among the oldest form of suspension design.
Why does a Jeep Wrangler have a softer ride?
The faster the vehicle is traveling and the more active the suspension, the stiffer the suspension will get as it engages the stiffer rate portion of the spring. The slower and less active the suspension movement will result in a softer ride as only the lower rate is being used.
What are the drawbacks of linear springs in Jeep Wrangler?
This limits the amount of travel/articulation while a Wrangler is capable of off road. Another major drawback with linear springs is “Sagging”, this is when the spring, through time and use, becomes fatigued and over-worked. It can no longer sustain the same level of height and slowly loses its firmness, resulting in loss of height and performance.
What kind of spring to use on Jeep Wrangler?
The overall decision on the type of spring to choose largely depends on budget and use. For a low budget, entry-level option on vehicles that will spend the majority of the time on the road and an occasional off road use, the linear spring at a firmer rate is enough of an upgrade from the factory spring.
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Jeep suspension has progressed quite a bit through the years. From the original Wrangler leaf springs to modern day coils, we’ll talk about the difference between the two worlds and dive a bit more into the world of modern Wrangler coil springs. Leaf vs. Springs? Leaf spring suspension is among the oldest form of suspension design.
This limits the amount of travel/articulation while a Wrangler is capable of off road. Another major drawback with linear springs is “Sagging”, this is when the spring, through time and use, becomes fatigued and over-worked. It can no longer sustain the same level of height and slowly loses its firmness, resulting in loss of height and performance.
The faster the vehicle is traveling and the more active the suspension, the stiffer the suspension will get as it engages the stiffer rate portion of the spring. The slower and less active the suspension movement will result in a softer ride as only the lower rate is being used.
Your YJ Jeep Wrangler (“87-’95) used leaf spring suspension similar to the CJs so the ride can be rather harsh on rough pavement but with some tuning starting with shocks as mentioned it may be tamed a bit. Post some pics as there are YJ members that can chime in with advice.
What kind of suspension would give me a smooth ride?
Discussion in ‘ Suspension ‘ started by Jeepkid, May 20, 2018 . Ive always wanted a jeep and i finally bought one but i didnt do enough research on it I have a 1993 jeep wrangler and i took it up to northern az and the ride was super rough. Does anyone know what kind of suspension would give me a smooth ride? Southeast Overland likes this.
Which is rougher gas shocks or gas shocks?
Positively charged gas shocks are rougher riding. . CJs did not have track bars. They added this to the YJ, but it caused more problems than it fixed one of the problems was a rougher than it should be ride. Removing the track bars front and rear will soften up your ride some.
Is the YJ the only leaf sprung Jeep?
The Yj is the only leaf sprung jeep that ever came with them and this was done to make them drive less like a jeep and more like a car. There are plenty of other forum posts that explains why this is.
Which is better gas or hydraulic shocks for Jeep Wrangler?
Improving Upon the Stock Wrangler Shocks. A gas filled Jeep shock tends to be stiffer than a hydraulic shock (the stock component). The stiffer compression allows for very little movement and rebound of the springs which translates to a quicker level of recovery if your Jeep goes over a bump in the road.
Your YJ Jeep Wrangler (“87-’95) used leaf spring suspension similar to the CJs so the ride can be rather harsh on rough pavement but with some tuning starting with shocks as mentioned it may be tamed a bit. Post some pics as there are YJ members that can chime in with advice.
What makes a Jeep Wrangler have a harsher ride?
A shock regulates and dampens that energy so the rebounding up/down movement is greatly reduced. This is why a stiffer shock results in a harsher ride as it quickly dampens the up/down movement. Also, some modern coil springs now come with different firmness rates, designed to react differently according to the pressure it’s absorbing.
Why do I need stiffer shocks on my Jeep Cherokee?
This ensures a more consistent level of performance and prevents the shock from fading and underperforming. Similar to stiffer shocks, a stiffer spring rate will also help with the overall handling of your Jeep. If you’re looking to improve your Jeep’s handling, it’s important to note a lower center of gravity is key to optimal handling.