Chevy Leaf Springs

[81jeepswap]

I am considering using Chevy Leaf Springs for my SOA conversion. I am aware that they are a couple inches longer than the YJ but feel that they will handle the extra wieght of the 5.3 and Dana 60, Corp. 14 axles. I am also hoping to get a little more articulation out of them. Has anyone done this and if so, did it prove to be a good set up? I am wanting to use the Blue Torch Fab full width bumper set up as well. Not sure what kind of problems I will have as far as proper shackles and mounting points and would like to hear anyone willing to give me free advice on this. Thanks

 

[BusaDave9]

How much weight were these springs made to hold up? They may be too stiff for a CJ.

 

[Old Dog]

theres some pix of the full width rear bumper here http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f98/my-84-cj7-7054/
it seems alot of people use xj springs but they might not be long enough for you ?

 

[81jeepswap]

I'm not sure at this point but if they are to stiff I think that it is fairly easy to take a leaf out? I need to look into the spring load.....

 

[Old Dog]

Here'a some spring info for ya..Info: Leaf Spring - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board

 

[BusaDave9]

Thanks Old Dog. Lots of spring info.

And there's lots more info in the link Old Dog gave.

 

[81jeepswap]

Sorry for the delay in response. This information was very helpful and answered alot of my questions!!! Thanks for taking the time to help!!!