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Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by jajoliver cj5, Jan 22, 2006.

  1. Jan 22, 2006
    jajoliver cj5

    jajoliver cj5 New Member

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    has anybody done a spring over on a 1975 cj5 and whats involved in it.
     
    jajoliver cj5, Jan 22, 2006
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Mugzilla

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    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23098&highlight=spring+over

    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20378&highlight=spring+over

    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11640&highlight=spring+over

    I'll make this comment: My 75 with stock springs, a 1" body lift, and 31" tires wanders like CRAZY!!! Yes, I have checked all steering components, rebuilt the steering box, upgraded to the borgeson steering shaft, etc. BUT, the short wheel base, narrow width of a CJ-5 is ASKING for trouble on anything but trail use.
     
    Mugzilla, Jan 22, 2006
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  5. Jan 23, 2006
    Posimoto

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    Spring-overs are highly overated IMHO. They create a whole new set of problems to deal with, like spring-wrap, steering conversion to high steer etc. etc... It seems like a cheap way to get lift, but it ain't. If you plan on running 38" tires, go for it. If you are going to go 35" or less, go with a suspension lift or a body lift or a combination of both.
     
    Posimoto, Jan 23, 2006
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