Chorky
Observer
'06 TJ
Current - 4.5" currie jonny joint, fox 2.0 w/reservoir, 31" shoes
I have been considering changing things up. THis suspension has worked very well the last 5 years. But, changes in life event has me considering other routes. I no longer plan or expect to do hard core off road. 33's are likely the largest tire I will go, more likely will be sticking with 31's just due to what is available tire choice wise. So I have considered dropping to a 2-2.5" lift to make entrance/exit easier (back issues getting worse).
But, I question if a long arm is a way to go to help smooth out those highway bumps, and higher speeds on FS roads. I still would like to keep a high amount of articulation, which of course would be lost somewhat by dropping to a smaller lift height. I think the benifits may outweigh the cost.
So ultimately I am curious on experiences between a standard short-arm, or long arm (or possibly a 3-link? I do think moving away from the johnny joint is a high consideration to quiet things down, and considering I don't intend to do hard off road any longer.
Thoughts?
Current - 4.5" currie jonny joint, fox 2.0 w/reservoir, 31" shoes
I have been considering changing things up. THis suspension has worked very well the last 5 years. But, changes in life event has me considering other routes. I no longer plan or expect to do hard core off road. 33's are likely the largest tire I will go, more likely will be sticking with 31's just due to what is available tire choice wise. So I have considered dropping to a 2-2.5" lift to make entrance/exit easier (back issues getting worse).
But, I question if a long arm is a way to go to help smooth out those highway bumps, and higher speeds on FS roads. I still would like to keep a high amount of articulation, which of course would be lost somewhat by dropping to a smaller lift height. I think the benifits may outweigh the cost.
So ultimately I am curious on experiences between a standard short-arm, or long arm (or possibly a 3-link? I do think moving away from the johnny joint is a high consideration to quiet things down, and considering I don't intend to do hard off road any longer.
Thoughts?