CJ leaf spring swap

[dempsy1]

I am have 3 options I am looking at

1) Swap cj leaf springs for wrangler springs

2) Replace springs with better lift springs

3)Go back to factory leaf and spring over

Help input ideas??

 

[Saddle Tramp]

Personally I would stay well away from the spring over. The guys at JP second the motion…
http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/suspension/154_0906_spring_over_versus_spring_under/index.html

In a CJ I think a 2-1/2” is best but 4” is max no matter how you get it but stay away from the shackle lifts, they are dangerous.

 

[SteelHeadz]

Out of all 3 options to choose from, i'll pick #2 .

 

[dempsy1]

What would you guys suggest for 4 inch springs?

 

[jps4jeep]

I'd do #1... Might be the more work, but the end result will be the best.

swap out your CJ spings for some 4" yj ones

 

[jps4jeep]

Problem with SOA is people do it with springs that are not designed for SOA.

SOA can be a very effective method to lifting with great performance, but you need to have the correct spring... Factory YJ and CJ ones aren't them.

 

[73CJ]

I've had HD Jeep springs. Trailmaster 4" that broke the frame at 3 spring perches. And now OME YJs with shackle reverse. The axle actually goes up and down. Great on the highway and pull the sway-bar disconnects and great on the trail.

Go #1. !

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

YJ springs with a spring over if offroad performance is important to you, but be prepared to install a traction bar in the rear. If you just want the appearance and not too concerned about the axles moving, use 4" YJ springs under the axles.

 

[dempsy1]

Did my cj originally have a track bar in the rear??? Most everything was missing when i got the jeep, but i can go look @ a stock one down the road.

 

[73CJ]

No 79s did not have a 'track bar'. It may have had a sway bar. A traction bar is not the same as a track bar. A traction bar helps to eliminate wheel hop common with a spring over.

 

[dempsy1]

How would i go about the traction bar? It connects what to what etc?

 

[jps4jeep]

keeps teh axle from wrapping, you have to tie the frame into the axle. There are a bunch of manufacturers who sell them.