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<blockquote data-quote="TreeClimber" data-source="post: 982100" data-attributes="member: 16101"><p>Having a multi-use rig is a very nice attribute. I love being able to take my rig out for a sunny Sunday drive almost as much as a muddy-gnarly Jeepin' trip. My YJ is factory wheelbase, sua, with about 4-5 inches of lift and rides remarkably nice at 80 mph. Potholes are smooth and comfortable until they get reallllly deep - or if I have rear passangers - then my bumpstops hit and it's quite jarring. I probably could eliminate that, but with 37s and only 4-5 inches of lift, I had to do massive fender trimming upwards already, and will hit if I get any more up travel in my suspension. So, the bump stops are fixed to eliminate tire/body destruction. My YJ flexs quite nicely, and even though it's not a 'ramp' master, it'll handle any trail I've thrown at it. And it's seen lots of trails.</p><p> </p><p>On my TJ, it's being set up to go 4 inch extended wheelbase. This can be done by switching fuel cells - but does not require a comp-cut fender. </p><p> </p><p>If I were you, I'd go back to a shorter wheelbase. Yeah, some ledges will be a little tougher, but some trails with tight and twisty will be easier. Who cares? It'll make it more streetable. So you can enjoy it on the road without as many 'blue light specials' worrying you. Plus, it'll increase the options regarding how you set up the suspension.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TreeClimber, post: 982100, member: 16101"] Having a multi-use rig is a very nice attribute. I love being able to take my rig out for a sunny Sunday drive almost as much as a muddy-gnarly Jeepin' trip. My YJ is factory wheelbase, sua, with about 4-5 inches of lift and rides remarkably nice at 80 mph. Potholes are smooth and comfortable until they get reallllly deep - or if I have rear passangers - then my bumpstops hit and it's quite jarring. I probably could eliminate that, but with 37s and only 4-5 inches of lift, I had to do massive fender trimming upwards already, and will hit if I get any more up travel in my suspension. So, the bump stops are fixed to eliminate tire/body destruction. My YJ flexs quite nicely, and even though it's not a 'ramp' master, it'll handle any trail I've thrown at it. And it's seen lots of trails. On my TJ, it's being set up to go 4 inch extended wheelbase. This can be done by switching fuel cells - but does not require a comp-cut fender. If I were you, I'd go back to a shorter wheelbase. Yeah, some ledges will be a little tougher, but some trails with tight and twisty will be easier. Who cares? It'll make it more streetable. So you can enjoy it on the road without as many 'blue light specials' worrying you. Plus, it'll increase the options regarding how you set up the suspension. [/QUOTE]
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