Is there a "right" way to check my flex w/o RTI ramp?
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Is there a "right" way to check my flex w/o RTI ramp?
Hi, I hope this is the right section for this. I am needing to check my rear flex for new Bilsteins. I don't live near a real RTI ramp or have access to a fork lift (I just moved to CT). I will either have to find an abandoned building loading ramp or a big rock/stump to drive my open diff 5" lifted XJ up.
I saw a thread on here where a guy doing a real RTI ramp got out of his Jeep and because of the weight redistribution, almost flipped it (two of his buddy's help tip it back before it really tipped-and now I am a little paranoid.
If I am driving up a loading do on just my driverside rear tire, for instance, what point is safe to stop further process? Meaning, it seems like most of the RTI pics show HALF of the opposing tire still on the ground, some show just the edge. If I am driving my driverside rear only up the ramp, is it safer to get out of the vehicle to measure flex on the driverside (higher side) or passenger side?
I am really greatfull for your help!
I saw a thread on here where a guy doing a real RTI ramp got out of his Jeep and because of the weight redistribution, almost flipped it (two of his buddy's help tip it back before it really tipped-and now I am a little paranoid.
If I am driving up a loading do on just my driverside rear tire, for instance, what point is safe to stop further process? Meaning, it seems like most of the RTI pics show HALF of the opposing tire still on the ground, some show just the edge. If I am driving my driverside rear only up the ramp, is it safer to get out of the vehicle to measure flex on the driverside (higher side) or passenger side?
I am really greatfull for your help!
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Yeah go slow and when you feel your back tire just barely come off the ground just stop. There's no need to go any farther, just back down just enough to all have 4 tires on the ground and bam no chance of it rolling over. And you can get out and measure away! Lol
Edit: but that's just my experience...with 4.5" lift. So you shouldn't have a problem then either
Edit: but that's just my experience...with 4.5" lift. So you shouldn't have a problem then either
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Lol ***, that's awesome
OP either look back alot when doing it or move you mirrors so you can watch what you're doing
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I use this formula to decide what length shock to get for more down travel and not worry about bottoming shock out
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The best way to do this is to flex the suspension and measure the extended and collapsed lengths.
Short-cuts are fine and dandy until it's your money being spent.
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Nope, that's bad advice. You haven't factored in tire size or the need for limiting the up-travel to keep the tires from hitting the body, flares, wheelwell.
The best way to do this is to flex the suspension and measure the extended and collapsed lengths.
Short-cuts are fine and dandy until it's your money being spent.
The best way to do this is to flex the suspension and measure the extended and collapsed lengths.
Short-cuts are fine and dandy until it's your money being spent.
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Nope, that's bad advice. You haven't factored in tire size or the need for limiting the up-travel to keep the tires from hitting the body, flares, wheelwell.
The best way to do this is to flex the suspension and measure the extended and collapsed lengths.
Short-cuts are fine and dandy until it's your money being spent.
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