where can i find spring plates for 75 cj6

i need a set of spring plates for my 75 cj-6. ive tried a couple of sources like omix ada, but they say they dont carry them for the 71 to 75 model. what is the difference between the earlier jeeps and the 71 to 75?

 

Spring width I think. Talking about the plate that the ubolts go through?

 

I did a quick search and also came up empty handed. If you have the 1 3/4" wide springs the plates for the Early CJ may work. My guess is that they shock mounts may be located differently. Also the '71 model year still had the D27 and the axle tubes may be a little smaller than the D30 front. If that's the case you could always elongate the holes enough to get your u-bolts to fit. I would think you could remedy the shock ,ount location by simply using the driver's side plate on the passenger side. That would move the shock mount stud either to the back or the front, depending on what you have. Intermediate CJ's just don't get much respect in the marketplace.

 

http://www.4wd.com/search.aspx?SH=Q...-4bde-ada8-f59dcab212bc&LAP=0&Action=3&Page=0

 

Yes, we've covered this before. If you search, you can find old posts about it.

The '76-on CJs have the same front axle as the '72-75, and the same shock mounting, but their springs are wider. The '41-71 models have the same spring width as '72-75, but they have a different front axle, so the u-bolt dimensions may not be the same. Also, the '41-71 models have the shock mount pin in front of the axle tubes, while the '72 and later is behind the axle.

There's no aftermarket source that I know of - typical for an intermediate Jeep. If you can repair what you have, that would be the best option.

 

i dont have the original ones to fix. the prvious owner installed a rocky road spring over kit with the z link steering conversion and threw the stock parts in the trash. the kit was installed and then the jeep sat in a garage for about 8 months untill i got it. i have barely driven it other than to work out the few mechanical bugs it had. i want to put the suspension and steering back to stock for the time being. worse case scenario i guess i can pull the rocky road kit off and sell it to help fund my yj spring conversion.

 

I have not tried any of this, but I can't see why the '41-71 rears wouldn't fit. For the fronts, you can't simply switch right for left, because of the u-bolt that goes over the carrier on the right side, and possible u-bolt size differences. You might be able to use the earlier parts if you file out the bolt holes to fit the later axle. Another possibility is to buy a set of used front plates, from either a private party (classifieds here, WTB on willystech, likely others) or to buy from a junkyard like J&W or Scotty's (there are others, but those are the ones I know of).

 

Pasadena 4X4 parts 2410 Beverly Rd. Pasadena Tx 281-487-0184. He is kind of expensive but he has alot of old Jeep parts

 

thank for the info guys! if i dont find them in the next week or so it will just motivate me to start collecting parts for my yj conversion.

 

You could try "the-jeep-guy".com in Portland OR.

 

I am working on installing a DANA 30 into my Jeepster with 2" springs and the Jeep Guy in Portland was able to get me the spring plates I needed.

 

Go to your local metal fab shop and have them made up there a piece of 5/16" steal plate with a slight bend at each end 4 holes for your u bolts and a center hole. 72-75 have the same spring width as the early jeeps 1 3/4" but the front is a dana 30 and the axle tube is wider slightly. also the shock mount is on the rear of the spring perch instead of the front. OR even better you could Contact Mcruff on here and he can fab you up some, does a great job and very reasonable!

 

They can be had in a skid plate design from Warrior Products. http://www.quadratec.com/products/36038_02.htm:v6:

 

I just found this site which seems to be the right spring plate:

https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/products.php?product=Early-Jeep-{47}-Scout-U%252dBolt-{47}-Spring-Plates-(CJ-%26-M-Series)

 

If you are to eventually go with a YJ spring, you will need yet another set of spring plates then too. Just go right for the YJ springs, I love mine. I just can't put into words how much I love my 2 1/2" Old Man Emus.

 

Contact R&P at 503-557-8911. If they don't have used ones they build them stock, with dual shock mounts, skid plates or without. Where "The Jeep Guy" got his start.

By the way, due to some less than stellar experiences with Ryan, I won't buy from him or sell to him and I live about 8 blocks from him.

 

After lifting my 70, I wanted a bit more clearance for my front shocks, I looked up a welding/blacksmith shop in the phone book, went there with an old plate and the specs for the new plate and had them the next day for cheap

 

I have two full sets in my garage.