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I need some answers on some leaf springs????

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by RANDYCJ-5, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. Feb 15, 2008
    RANDYCJ-5

    RANDYCJ-5 New Member

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    I got some leaf springs that come off a later model CJ and I was wondering if I could put them on my 74 CJ-5 and will they lift it alittle? Thanks Randy CJ-5:?:?
     
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  2. Feb 15, 2008
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Hey Randy -

    I split your post off into a new thread. You'll get better answers by starting new ones rather than tagging onto something kinda unrelated...:beer::beer::)
     
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    Your 74 has 1 3/4" leaf springs. CJs after 75 have wider springs, so you'd need to change your spring hangers...
    for no benefit. Later stock springs won't give any lift.
    Your best bet is a 2.5" lift kit from BDS or Skyjacker, or a 1" from Rancho. Sometimes you can find these used when someone goes larger...
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    sparky, Feb 15, 2008
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  5. Feb 17, 2008
    RANDYCJ-5

    RANDYCJ-5 New Member

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    Hey thanks guys. We are new on this site so if we mess up sorry. Lynn and Sparky yall were a big help. Randy CJ-5
     
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    RANDYCJ-5

    RANDYCJ-5 New Member

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    And Boyink get back with me on what you were talking about . How do you get better answers?
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Apparently your post was in another thread that wasn't related to this topic.

    You'll get better answers by starting your own thread, and there's no reason not to. Better netiquette as well, don't hijack someone else's thread. It ends up in confusion.

    Don't worry about being new, I just thought that someone had asked this question the same day you did.
     
    sparky, Feb 17, 2008
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