jay79cj7
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I have a hell creek 2.5" kit on my CJ-7, which is really just a rough country kit. I didn't know that until it showed up stenciled "rough country." Anyway, the ride is pretty harsh. I don't mind a bumpy ride to let me know I am in an old Jeep; its not supposed to ride like a caddy. The problem is, it rides like a horse drawn carriage... The seatbelts actually lock up and hold my butt in the seat. On big bumps, my feet leave the pedals! I am used to the 26 yr old stock springs that bend like wet noodles.
I know to make sure the shackles and other components are not overtightened, and they are not.
I also know the springs are supposed to break in and soften up a little, and shocks play a big part in the ride too. The kit has Heckethorn 8000 series shocks. Are these any good? I am wondering if there is room for improvement there if the ride doesn't soften out a bit. I don't want to spend any more money on it, but my passengers complain they are peeing blood! :shock: Any experience with these shocks, good or bad? I didn't get the nitros because I read on here how they are stiffer.
Thanks!
I know to make sure the shackles and other components are not overtightened, and they are not.
I also know the springs are supposed to break in and soften up a little, and shocks play a big part in the ride too. The kit has Heckethorn 8000 series shocks. Are these any good? I am wondering if there is room for improvement there if the ride doesn't soften out a bit. I don't want to spend any more money on it, but my passengers complain they are peeing blood! :shock: Any experience with these shocks, good or bad? I didn't get the nitros because I read on here how they are stiffer.
Thanks!