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Suspension Supplement

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Vic, Dec 2, 2008.

  1. Dec 2, 2008
    Vic

    Vic New Member

    Oroville, WA
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    Question: Where can I get a set of bolt on, blow-up shocks or air bags to fit my '80 CJ5 with a 4" lift kit? The're for the times I hook up to my trailer with extra tongue weight.
     
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    High5

    High5 Member

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    How much tongue weight are you talking????

    I had my 4X6 trailer full of rocks and the Jeep squatted some, but nothing too bad. Plus, the fenders on the trailer were barely off the tires.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2008
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    The suspension is not the limiting factor when it comes to towing with a Jeep. It is braking and general getting pushed around.
     
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    lowslowTJ

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    not to mention the short wheelbase.
     
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    High5

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    Yeah,
    When I did that with mine I drove really slow to a co workers to dump the rocks in a washout. I wasn't getting pushed around too badly, but did notice it a lot when braking.

    Our jeeps aren't meant to tow much.


    High5
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2008
    Vic

    Vic New Member

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    I'm well aware of all your tips. I just don't like to see my Jeep sag in the back---I like it level. Right now I have 450 lb. of cement in back to help it up my driveway this winter. It's not level (the driveway or my Jeep)! Also, my trailer has brakes on it. Back to my original question---any answers?
     
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