figuring out spring height...

[derekcj5]

when i bought my cj i was and still am unaware of the lift installed... its reverse shackled, and im fitting 33x12.50s.... anybody have a measurement or system i could use to narrow this down? it soulds like 4 inch, but i just dont see it ya know? the guy told me it had old man emu springs, which makes me think its 2.5 because i am unaware of a system they make thats any bigger than that... anyways thanks for your help

 

[TDHofstetter]

The stock springs, fully compressed at curb position, should be very nearly flat. How far are yours arched?

 

[derekcj5]

well i know theyre not stock, because they do arc quite a bit. Do you have stock springs? If so, (anyone), could you measure, what, frame to axletube would give me what im looking for i think?.... If anyone has a better suggestion please, chime in

 

[TDHofstetter]

It's not quite apples to apples, but it's close. My '74 Renegade (AMC 304 ) measures 3-1/2" from top of axle tube to underside of frame in the middle of the arch. That's stock heavy-duty springs. My '86 CJ7 , AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l , stock light-duty springs, measures 4-1/2".

 

[73CJ]

Take a look at my profile. I have 2.5" OME YJ springs with shackle reverse on a 73CJ5. Let me know if there is something specific I can tell you.