TheHiker
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Washington
Hope this is the correct place to try to get some direction on this issue; have a '99 4-dr Jeep Cherokee Sport 4x4 5-spd, which feels like it translates every little crack in the pavement -- to say nothing of broken pavement, potholes, etc. -- right up into the "comfort of ride" location ... as in, even though I know Cherokees are known for a stiffer ride & such, I find the ride not only often uncomfortable, but even irritating. Had a '96 previously, so had some experience with this issue on that one too. On the '99, I've had Bilstein shocks put on, all the bushings in the front end replaced (which made a marked difference in handling and improved the ride somewhat); had an extra leaf put in the rear springs because I haul a 5x8 trailer occasionally, so I know that stiffened things up a bit back there -- but, the best way I can describe it is that the rear suspension particularly feels like it's "an old haywagon" most of the time, with hard, abrupt response to road surface conditions. Have I created this monster, is it just what I have to put up with in the Jeep, or is there some way to change the rear suspension so it soaks up the road problems more smoothly? Many thanks for whatever help or direction anyone can give.