SOA and lift springs? How crazy

SOA and lift springs? How crazy
O

Out of my mind CJ5

Active Jeeper
Posts
331
Thanks
0
Location
ky
Vehicle(s)
74 CJ5
scrap built CJ7
i have a 76 CJ7 with a SOA lift on it and the springs seem to be old and worn out. the jeep is beiong completely redone and has a 360 in it so its holding more weight than stock. how crazy would it be to put a small lift on the SOA like 1'' or 2.5'' just something to give it just a lil bit more height and still look tall when the springs sag. The jeep will be a daily driver/ weekend play toy when its done so it will be driven on the street but it will also see the dirt and mud. any thoughts are appreciated
 
Given that the 360 and AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l weigh close to the same (within a few dozen pounds) I would say that you don't need a whole lot of extra lift to handle the weight.

When I bought my CJ it was spring over with 4" lift springs. It was stupid tall.

If it were me, I'd just buy stock height springs from a good quality manufacturer. If it still sags a little, I'd look into a full length AAL so it doesn't make the ride too harsh.
 
what size tires are you running? why do you need that much lift? with stock springs, the SOA nets approx 5.5" of lift.
 
the tires that are on it now are 33's but im planning on getting new ones before it hits the road again. i bascially want something nobody else has but i want it to still be street driveable. i dont really care if its hard to get into or out of im young so i can jump lol another question is where can i get brake lines? the only ones i have found are for a 4'' lift would these work with just a SOA?
 
Galfer can make custom length lines for you.
 
CJKrawler said:
i believe aal is add a leaf
Click to expand...

Yup.

Add A Leaf. You buy a custom made leaf, take your springs apart, slip it in, put the pack back together. There are two primary kinds. There are short and full length. The full length usually go right next to the main spring with the eyes. The short ones usually go on the other side of the pack with the shorter leaves.

They provide just a little more arch to the spring pack and give you 1-2" of lift or so. They also increase the weight capacity of a spring pack by just a little.

Short AALs can be cheaper (less material) but they often give you a very stiff and harsh ride. Longer AALs may cost more but being longer they usually aren't as stiff as the shorter ones.

And yes, SOA stands for Spring Over Axle. From the factory, the CJ comes with SUA or Spring Under Axle. The springs themselves don't move but the axle housing does. By moving it from over the springs to under, you get that 5-6" of lift.
 
that is what i am doing with mine, SOA and stock YJ springs. i am planning on a 37 in tire, and there will be some rear fender trimming, and tube front fenders, any higher on the springs, and it would push my center of gravity higher than i want
 
The front YJ springs are wider, which makes it a little bit more stable. I hear they have a softer ride, but I have yet to have mine on the road.
 
alright i got the 360 in the jeep and without the weight of the T-18 behind it the thing sags 4 1/2 inches, im thinking the springs are shot and i may want a little more lift what does everybody think of a worn set of 3 inch lift springs with aal's up front to help level it out? im wanting to run between a35 and 38 inch tire
 
Take a look at my pics I have a 360, wrangler springs and its SOA that is what it should look like. Any more than that and you are way off the ground :chug:
 
I have to agree^^^^^. determine your tire size first, then determine whether you want to do any body trimming, then decide how high you want to be. Your tires are going to be the most expensive, so I am guessing you only want to buy them once. If you like the look of tube fender, and are capable of trimming the rear out, you get a lot of clearance without sacrificing the center of gravity. When you start getting to high, you will get tippy, and that can = disaster.
 
i put the yj spring on the front of my CJ5 the ride alot better offroad but due sway more on road its not crazy bad but could get dangerous with bad steering.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Jeep-CJ Donation Drive

Help support Jeep-CJ.com by making a contribution.

Help support Jeep-CJ.com by making a contribution.
Goal
$200.00
Earned
$25.00
This donation drive ends in
Contribute
Back
Top Bottom