The geometry is iffy for sure. We didn’t want to run the numbers yet lol.
We were going to check the preload, but decided to hit the whoops and washboard first.
The valving is pretty close honestly, the worst part is the crack psi to get the valves working on the 2.5’s is pretty high, so square edge stuff can be a tad harsh while going slow, but seemed to improve with a bit more weight in the back seat. A little more speed and it was ridiculously smooth, perfect for josh’s racecar driving style.
Rode great over the rock and was stable even with the high ride height off camber.
Once we checked everything over it was apparent the skid plate and crank pulley need to be addressed first. We also didn’t have any 3” springs around to swap to, even if the preload wasn’t 100%.
Im sure we will get into the shocks eventually. As sensitive ride height is with changes in weight depending on how many people are in the buggy, tells me the springs are close in rate, and especially closer with some weight in the rear seat.
As far as the sway bar, it drives silly with no passenger in 2wd. Once you engage the front in high range, the front link geometry help band aid the rear geometry to keep the chassis under better control.
There is good uptravel in the rear, and a lot less in the front. But as far as get in and drive, it’s not far off at all honestly. It definitely was surprising. A bit more preload and lighten up the low speed valving will probably help. The medium and high speed valving seem to be spot on.
Can’t wait to ride in it again with the sway bar. I’d say it rides a ton better than the lightweight Toyota buggy.
