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Toyota truck spring swap

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by millennium falcon, Mar 17, 2015.

  1. Mar 17, 2015
    millennium falcon

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    Has anyone ever swapped Toyota rear pickup springs onto the rear of their cj5? I have a set of springs from an 86 Toyota pickup... They are roughly 2.5" wide and about 1" longer than my cj springs. I think they would ride much better and give me a small lift in the rear. My cj5 is a 79... Thanks!
     
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  2. Mar 17, 2015
    nickmil

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    I have not done Toyota springs but I know a couple people who have done XJ Cherokee and Dodge Dakota springs. They seem happy with them.
     
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  3. Mar 17, 2015
    millennium falcon

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    Yeah it seems like it would be similar to a Dakota spring. It wont really cost me anything to try it so when it warms up I might see how they ride. They seem softer than my cj springs but then again they were meant to hold the weight of the trucks cargo....I guess its worth a shot. I can always o back to stock if I don't like them. Thanks for the advice!
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2015
    tymbom

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    I've read a lot about Yota guys putting the rears up front on their trucks, so they must worth using... If you're building custom mounts metric vs standard wouldn't be an issue...
     
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  5. Mar 20, 2015
    millennium falcon

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    It seems like it would be an improvement, I will let you know how I make out.
     
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    epic retry

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    I know where you can find a pair of xj springs
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2015
    millennium falcon

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    I'm not sure that would be an upgrade...haha
     
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    homersdog

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    There was somebody on here a couple of years ago who put toyota springs on his 5, but I can't remember who, seems like he was in California. I'll see if I can find the thread.
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2015
    millennium falcon

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    There is some good info on there. Thanks for the link!
     
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