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Cherokee spring swap

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by High5, Apr 2, 2010.

  1. High5

    High5 Member

    Just throwing it out there to see if any of you have done this to your Jeep to get more wheelbase and or better ride. I'm curious to know how much frame lengthening is needed front and rear.

    Any advice is appreciated....

    High5:beer:
     
    High5, Apr 2, 2010
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  2. DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

    like an XJ cherokee?
     
    DrDanteIII, Apr 2, 2010
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  3. Psychojeeper

    Psychojeeper Aint 'sposed to be pretty

    Blue Torch Fab makes a rear bumper that has integrated spring mounts, will extend the wheel base I think 10 inches, uses Wagoneer springs. You'd need to relocate the fuel tank to keep the diff from crushing it on spring conpression.
     
    Psychojeeper, Apr 3, 2010
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  4. Michaelo

    Michaelo Member

    I'm planning on running xj springs in my 6. Not going to extend the wheelbase. You only have to move the front hanger forward. Of course you have to swap hangers and shackles to 2.5 in springs. They flex a lot better and ride better
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    Michaelo, Apr 8, 2010
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  5. High5

    High5 Member

    I have done some reading and general concensus is that there will be spring wrap with XJ springs. I sure would like to lengthen the front but that would also entail either going with an Astro van steering box or moving my box further forward.

    I think I should just drive my damn Jeep the way it is:)
     
    High5, Apr 9, 2010
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