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Here's my situation. I have a 92 4.0 XJ. I put the air helper springs on the rear to help out the slightly sagging leaf springs and to help out when I am carrying a heavy load.
The rear end now sits a couple inches or so higher than the front. Also, the ride seems a little on the harsh side. (I know that has something to do with the air helpers.) Anyway, I decided that I wanted to put the two inch spacers in the front coils to even everything out and improve my off-road handling.
When asking around, I learned that the exaggerated rake of my XJ is contributing to the harsher than normal ride. Something about how the weight distribution was messed up.
I was also told that the hydraulic shocks still handle well on the road, as good as the gas charged.
Yes?/No?
What I think is true:
On the other hand, if it is a matter of sacrificing handling for ride quality I'd have to think about that.
Thanks and all opinions welcome.
Here's my situation. I have a 92 4.0 XJ. I put the air helper springs on the rear to help out the slightly sagging leaf springs and to help out when I am carrying a heavy load.
The rear end now sits a couple inches or so higher than the front. Also, the ride seems a little on the harsh side. (I know that has something to do with the air helpers.) Anyway, I decided that I wanted to put the two inch spacers in the front coils to even everything out and improve my off-road handling.
When asking around, I learned that the exaggerated rake of my XJ is contributing to the harsher than normal ride. Something about how the weight distribution was messed up.
I was also told that the hydraulic shocks still handle well on the road, as good as the gas charged.
Yes?/No?
What I think is true:
- Gas charged shocks have better on-road handling while hydraulic shocks have a more "boat" like feel.
- Gas charged shocks don't work on lifted (even mildly lifted) vehicles.
On the other hand, if it is a matter of sacrificing handling for ride quality I'd have to think about that.
Thanks and all opinions welcome.