I have an '89 Grand Wagoneer and I'm a bit disappointed with its ride quality. I've heard that GWs are supposed to ride "like a Cadillac," and I'd like to restore that trait. My suspension is pretty comfortable on flat roads, but hitting even the smallest pothole makes the Jeep feel like it's going to shake apart. Everything in the vehicle vibrates from the impact -- and this is on a rig with only 80,000 original miles.
Last summer I replaced the shocks, which seemed to help a bit. I'm considering replacing all of the rubber bushings (body mounts, leaf springs, track bar, etc.), but would old rubber bushings cause the jarring sensation I'm experiencing?
I've also thought about replacing the springs. Can old springs get stiff? The Jeep sags about an inch in the rear, but I'm afraid to install an add-a-leaf kit for fear of making the ride quality even worse.
I'm not expecting miracles from a leaf-sprung vehicle, but there's gotta be something I'm missing. How do your FSJs ride?
Last summer I replaced the shocks, which seemed to help a bit. I'm considering replacing all of the rubber bushings (body mounts, leaf springs, track bar, etc.), but would old rubber bushings cause the jarring sensation I'm experiencing?
I've also thought about replacing the springs. Can old springs get stiff? The Jeep sags about an inch in the rear, but I'm afraid to install an add-a-leaf kit for fear of making the ride quality even worse.
I'm not expecting miracles from a leaf-sprung vehicle, but there's gotta be something I'm missing. How do your FSJs ride?
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