Best aftermarket outboard / full width kit?
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- 1981 CJ8 Scrambler - AMC 360, T-176, SOA YJ, Det. Locker, 411s
1982 CJ7 to CJ8 Tube Chassis conversion, LS1, Currie 60s,e etc. ongoing
1986 CJ7 Renegade - last year w/ D44s, full cage.
Which is the best aftermarket CJ7 Full Width Axel Kit (I am not interested in the home made junk yard kits)? If you have installed ‘em – please tell us why you chose your aftermarket kit and how it is performing.
Keep in mind I want my CJ7 to have the better ride YJ leaf springs; I do NOT necessarily want a front bumper- but for apples to apples comparison - prices are listed as included, I already have a CJ shackle inversion and do prefer the ride / setup, I want to move my front axel forward, I want low COG not SOA; I am installing a Wagoneer Dana 44 front, obviously I will make the high tube front fender mod.s later, and I will be running 4:88s with no more than 37s.
1.> BLUE TORCH FAB: Kit# BTF07022 $529.99 before tax and shipping (front bumper incl.)
BTF Jeep CJ Full Width Axle Kit :: Blue Torch Fab
Pros: Shackle inversion, upgrade options
Cons: Shackle inversion, lame logo on bumper, expensive base kit, (not sure if it moves front axles forward).
2.> DAVE’s CUSTOM’s UNLIMITED: Kit #FWAKIT $475 before tax and shipping (front bumper incl.)
Dave's Customs Unlimited: CJ Full-Width Axle Kit
Pros: No Shackle inversion, “ [FONT="]Includes heavy-duty 1 1/2” diameter polyurethane shackle bushings and spacers for frame mounts”,…why can’t I use Kit#FWAKIT YJC for $200 - anybody?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cons: No Shackle inversion, hideous ‘surf board’ of a bumper, does not move axle forward for additional clearance.[/FONT]
3.> POISON SPIDER CUSTOMS: Kit#11-20-010 before taxes and shipping $451 *note: RIVER CITY OFFROAD $410
http://shop.poisonspyder.com/CJ-Full-Width-Axle-Conversion-Kit-p/11-20-010.htm
Pros: Not necessarily, but provide for Shackle Inversion, leaf spring versatility – rear shackle hangers outboard and allows for 10 different shackle hanger mounting positions”, “front bracket also moves the front axle 1' forward”
Cons: not a Shackle Inversion, “weaker” rear weld on bracket, no front bumper – frame bar.
[FONT="]4.> [/FONT] [FONT="]M.O.R.E.MOUNTAIN OFFROAD Ent.[/FONT][FONT="] Kit# 7686-FWK25 SRS w/ 2.5" YJ Springs [/FONT][FONT="]before taxes and shipping[/FONT][FONT="] $443[/FONT][FONT="]
http://www.mountainoffroad.com/_e/F...FWK25/7686_FWK25_SRS_Kit_w_2_5_YJ_Springs.htm[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pro: Softer ride due to use with 2.5" YJ Springs on a CJ, SRS (shackle reversal system) where axle moves forward for better clearance, optional finishes, no surf board of a bumper, front leafs adjustable.
[/FONT][FONT="]Cons: no bumper and no crossbar like Poison Spyder, less adjustability than Poison Spyder, [/FONT][FONT="]front drive shaft will have to have a longer travel slip-yoke installed by a professional drive line builder, Shackle Inversion (SRS)[/FONT]
Keep in mind I want my CJ7 to have the better ride YJ leaf springs; I do NOT necessarily want a front bumper- but for apples to apples comparison - prices are listed as included, I already have a CJ shackle inversion and do prefer the ride / setup, I want to move my front axel forward, I want low COG not SOA; I am installing a Wagoneer Dana 44 front, obviously I will make the high tube front fender mod.s later, and I will be running 4:88s with no more than 37s.
1.> BLUE TORCH FAB: Kit# BTF07022 $529.99 before tax and shipping (front bumper incl.)
BTF Jeep CJ Full Width Axle Kit :: Blue Torch Fab
Pros: Shackle inversion, upgrade options
Cons: Shackle inversion, lame logo on bumper, expensive base kit, (not sure if it moves front axles forward).
2.> DAVE’s CUSTOM’s UNLIMITED: Kit #FWAKIT $475 before tax and shipping (front bumper incl.)
Dave's Customs Unlimited: CJ Full-Width Axle Kit
Pros: No Shackle inversion, “ [FONT="]Includes heavy-duty 1 1/2” diameter polyurethane shackle bushings and spacers for frame mounts”,…why can’t I use Kit#FWAKIT YJC for $200 - anybody?[/FONT]
[FONT="]Cons: No Shackle inversion, hideous ‘surf board’ of a bumper, does not move axle forward for additional clearance.[/FONT]
3.> POISON SPIDER CUSTOMS: Kit#11-20-010 before taxes and shipping $451 *note: RIVER CITY OFFROAD $410
http://shop.poisonspyder.com/CJ-Full-Width-Axle-Conversion-Kit-p/11-20-010.htm
Pros: Not necessarily, but provide for Shackle Inversion, leaf spring versatility – rear shackle hangers outboard and allows for 10 different shackle hanger mounting positions”, “front bracket also moves the front axle 1' forward”
Cons: not a Shackle Inversion, “weaker” rear weld on bracket, no front bumper – frame bar.
[FONT="]4.> [/FONT] [FONT="]M.O.R.E.MOUNTAIN OFFROAD Ent.[/FONT][FONT="] Kit# 7686-FWK25 SRS w/ 2.5" YJ Springs [/FONT][FONT="]before taxes and shipping[/FONT][FONT="] $443[/FONT][FONT="]
http://www.mountainoffroad.com/_e/F...FWK25/7686_FWK25_SRS_Kit_w_2_5_YJ_Springs.htm[/FONT]
[FONT="]Pro: Softer ride due to use with 2.5" YJ Springs on a CJ, SRS (shackle reversal system) where axle moves forward for better clearance, optional finishes, no surf board of a bumper, front leafs adjustable.
[/FONT][FONT="]Cons: no bumper and no crossbar like Poison Spyder, less adjustability than Poison Spyder, [/FONT][FONT="]front drive shaft will have to have a longer travel slip-yoke installed by a professional drive line builder, Shackle Inversion (SRS)[/FONT]
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