DAA
03-03-2007, 05:10 PM
I've ridden in a few TJ's running the JKS control arms. They ride great on the road. They use factory rubber bushings that do a great job isolating noise and vibration. Very smooth and quiet. But I like the design of the Currie arms, with the Johnny joints. Seems pretty clear that the Johnny joints will have less bind and flex better than the JKS arms. But, I've never ridden in a TJ running the Currie arms (or any arms with JJ's).
So... My question is, how do the Johnny joints compare to the factory rubber bushings as far as noise and vibration are concerned?
JP, I know you've had a ton of experience with Clayton suspensions, and I'm pretty sure they run Johnny joints don't they? I know it's totally apples and oranges comparing short arm to long arm, but I'd love to hear you opinion on how smooth and quiet the Johnny joints are on the hiway?
Sad fact is, most of the miles on my Jeep are hiway miles. And even most of my off road miles aren't flexing out. So, as much as I want to go for the flexy arms, I don't want to put up with too much more rattles and noise either.
Opinions?
- DAA
So... My question is, how do the Johnny joints compare to the factory rubber bushings as far as noise and vibration are concerned?
JP, I know you've had a ton of experience with Clayton suspensions, and I'm pretty sure they run Johnny joints don't they? I know it's totally apples and oranges comparing short arm to long arm, but I'd love to hear you opinion on how smooth and quiet the Johnny joints are on the hiway?
Sad fact is, most of the miles on my Jeep are hiway miles. And even most of my off road miles aren't flexing out. So, as much as I want to go for the flexy arms, I don't want to put up with too much more rattles and noise either.
Opinions?
- DAA