xj leaf springs in front of 72 cj5

[RAWDOG]

Can i reverse an xj spring in the front like i am doing in the rear? I was trying to gain 6 inches in the front to. Thanks

 

[GI JOE]

Rocky Road Outfitters has had experience with retrofitting YJ springs to a CJ. I had success with mine which utilizes Old Man Emu springs and shocks.

As for Shackle Reversal, they also have some specific comments about this:
CJ to YJ spring conversion kit for 1955-1975 Jeeps

www.rocky-road.com/cj-to-yj.html

Much success with your project !

 

[Old Dog]

I've never done it, but I don't see why you couldn't.
The spring width is different but you can always fab a fix for that.
Just thought of something. If it's got an off set center pin it could mess with the steering some.

 

[CJKrawler]

If I am not mistaken, the XJ sprigs are different than the YJ springs. Their spring rate is higher, and I believe they are longer than the YJ's as well. If you are talking about the YJ springs, you will need to get a kit, or do some fab work, as the CJ's fronts are narrower than the rears. Hope that helps.

 

[RAWDOG]

I had to outboard the front to exept the Dana 60. So I think It will work. I am fabing up some new hangers for the front. They are offset so I am going to flip them like I did the back. Making a new front bumper so I can extend it out. Thanks for all the help. Oh ya where do I mount a anti wrap bar on the rear? Do I want to put it as close to the pumpkin as I can? And then mount it to the cross memer? Thanks

 

[Old Dog]

I've heard of people ripping up there stock crossmembers. It would be better to fab up mounts, unless you already have a custom heavyduty crossmember mount. Heres a good write up. BamBar - Ultimate Anti-Wrap Solution - Jeepaholics Anonymous

 

[RAWDOG]

Old dog thanks so much for that site. I am going to build it as soon as I get a little further ahead.

 

[Old Dog]

Why xj springs if I may ask
Is it for the lift or the offset?

 

[RAWDOG]

The offset I can get 6 inches or more with them. And the length of them.

 

[Old Dog]

Sounds pretty cool, you should do a build thread. And we need some pic's too.

 

[RAWDOG]

i should might drag on for awhile. I will take some pics.