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2007 Jeep JK Wrangler Runaround - Suspension

8 Jks, 16 Guys, And No Rest For The Weary

By Jerrod Jones, Photography by , , John Luker

Donahoe Racing's well-known race team has seen many successes over the years. In late 2000, Donahoe launched its suspension company, The Edge, to meet the needs of Ford Super Duty support trucks used in desert racing. The company is a newcomer to the Jeep market, but is coming well equipped with not only the biggest shocks in the program, but also the biggest price.

Notables
* Machined turnbuckle for adjustability of control arm length without removal of link
* 2.5 remote-reservoir shocks
* 1-inch rod ends

Praises
* High-steer drag link with rod end at the knuckle
* Great link adjustability
* Awesome ZooRoad reservoir shocks
* Very controlled, stable ride

Complaints
* Some bumpsteer
* Excessive pulling and brake dive during hard stopping
* Rear brake lines rubbing on antisway bar
* Bucks hard on big hits

Specifications

Upgrade driveshafts? Yes
Any driveshaft bind? No
Steering correction? Yes
Remote-reservoir shocks? Yes
New front sway-bar links/brackets? Yes
New rear sway-bar links/brackets? Yes
Extended front brake lines or drop brackets? No
Extended rear brake lines or drop brackets? Yes
Emergency brake cable length addressed? No
Any brake lines tight at full droop? Yes
New front track bar as tested? Yes
New rear track bar as tested? Yes
Any drilling required? Yes, bumpstops
Ability to adjust front-axle caster upon lift? Yes
Anything break? Yes, driver's upper control arm
No. of control arms supplied as tested 8
Claimed lift height (in) 4
Actual measured lift height at end of test (in) 5 3/8
Base price $2,695
Price as tested $5,900

By Jerrod Jones
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