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Aftermarket for Gen I
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<blockquote data-quote="Yardsale " data-source="post: 1038270" data-attributes="member: 58988"><p>Larger diameter rims and lower profile tires with the same outside diameter to reduce sidewall flex (and increase road "feel"). I went from 235/75-15 on 7.5" wide rims to 265/65-17 on 8" wide rims with a 1/2" more backspace to widen the track a bit (a bit taller, so I regeared the differentials). Significant improvement.</p><p>Rancho RS9000XL adjustable damping shocks. Significant improvement.</p><p>Urethane anti-sway bar and end link bushings to reduce flex and better control lean.</p><p>The 4WD has considerable understeer and a stiffer front anti-sway bar will increase this (not good). If you can find a EE rear anti-sway bar, or similar, with urethane bushings, that would be ideal. This significantly reduced the understeer on mine to almost neutral (slight understeer).</p><p></p><p>These mods work well together and it's (too much <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> fun to drive on mountain roads (semi-metallic brake pads to reduce fade help, too).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Yardsale , post: 1038270, member: 58988"] Larger diameter rims and lower profile tires with the same outside diameter to reduce sidewall flex (and increase road "feel"). I went from 235/75-15 on 7.5" wide rims to 265/65-17 on 8" wide rims with a 1/2" more backspace to widen the track a bit (a bit taller, so I regeared the differentials). Significant improvement. Rancho RS9000XL adjustable damping shocks. Significant improvement. Urethane anti-sway bar and end link bushings to reduce flex and better control lean. The 4WD has considerable understeer and a stiffer front anti-sway bar will increase this (not good). If you can find a EE rear anti-sway bar, or similar, with urethane bushings, that would be ideal. This significantly reduced the understeer on mine to almost neutral (slight understeer). These mods work well together and it's (too much :) fun to drive on mountain roads (semi-metallic brake pads to reduce fade help, too). [/QUOTE]
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