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Bought Used '98 Jeep Wrangler & it rocks...literally

Hey All,

Finally broke down & bought a car. It's a '98 Wrangler and its a lot of fun but I dont know the first thing about cars. Where is a good starting place to learn more about cars & particularly this model?

The car literally rocks when driving over potholes like it was offroading. Sounds like a suspension issue, correct? The car sits of fat tires, how do i figure out their size? How are tires measured? This jeep is on risers so I look down on people driving by. Any good sites to learn more about suspension? What are good brands?

thnx for any pointers & suggestions,

C.

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C.
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Congrats on your Jeep TJ. By the way, it's not polite to call it a 'car'.

Your suspension probably fine. Rocking (but hopefully not rolling) is just part of the fun. Do make sure your anti-sway bar links are connected when you're on the street - off-roaders sometimes disconnect or remove them to help keep all four wheels in contact with uneven ground. If you hear banging or clunking, something may need tightening.

Some decent links for Jeep tech information:

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Many more out there. The best is here:

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If your tires have some numbers like this '32x11.50R15' then your size is 32" tall and 11.5" wide on a 15" diameter wheel rim. If your tires have numbers like this '235/75R15' then your tires are 235 mm wide and the sidewalls are 75% as tall as the width.

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Look for a local Jeep club for your best off line resource for help and information.

Steve

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Well to start off, you have a Jeep or a 1/4 ton truck, not a car.

They drive like trucks, so when you are hitting pot holes, the solid axles do not act anything like a car's suspension.

In other words, try a different Jeep to compare the handling to, not a car.

The tire size is printed on the side of it. Big tires need lower air pressure than smaller ones, so you should check that. If they are too hard, they will bounce you all over the road when you hit bumps.

There are dozens of different types and brands of lifts.

I would recommend you find a local off road or Jeep club so you can have someone experienced help you with what you have now for lift and drive train setup.

And if you notice people waving at you from other Jeeps, Wave back! Jeepers usually wave to other Jeepers. Less so in big cities, and the more modified or older the more waves.

Enjoy!

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

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