1982 Cj7 lifted bump steering, pics please help

[Old Dog]

You already have a dropped pitman arm. Honestly the only way to fix this is to return to a spring-under configuration or bit the bullet and install a true high-steer conversion.

CJJim7 is telling it like it is, if I were you I'd change it back to spring under as the PO did you a real redneck spring over job there and it would cost some bucks to fix.

 

[concreteroots]

i see thank you for helpin,

 

[Old Dog]

Not trying to be a downer here but the more I look at the pic's, all I can say is There's a lot of jacked up stuff going on there. I would get my money back and find a different cj if I were you.

 

[jeepboy45]

Out of curiousity, how much did you pay for your CJ? IMO good jeeps are hard to find, and if the body, engine, tranny, TC, electrical, etc are good, then it might be worthwhile putting some time and a little money into making it safe and not bailing out on this project.

IF you got a good deal on it, maybe its worth fixing..

Lets see...........

@CJim7 , Old Dog, and CJ.... how much do you guys think it would realistically cost to go SUA, and set it up correctly?


Shop to reweld spring perches correctly....$200 ?
He could prob trade the drop arm to someone looking to get a drop one.. if not, he could go to the JY for $20
Tie rod kits are only $15 each... totaling about $45 for 3 kits
Castor shims are only about $30

Obviously he should replace anything that is worn out like tie rods, ball joints, etc.... Assuming he doesnt need that stuff it shouldnt really be much $$$ to fix it all.... mainly time.. right?

Good luck concreteroots

 

[dzltech]

Along with what has already been stated,I would like to ask that isn't a shackle reversal is a bad thing with a SOA lift,at least with those huge shackles,shims and such?

 

[Jimbos76cj]

SOA's make me want to vomit.. What Size tires are you running on it? The best fix has already been said.. High steer.