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So I go to my buddies to work on the flatty saturday...

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by jeepfreak81, Mar 27, 2006.

  1. Mar 27, 2006
    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

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    and it starts pouring, so we decide to put the V-6 in the bed and work on it next weekend... as I roll it out I notice the drivers side rear spring hanger is against the frame and the axle is shifted back...

    I look and the front spring hanger has ripped away from the frame :( It didnt rust away, it was apparently cracked before as before i moved it and put the motor in the back that finished the job. SO i have some welding to do now...

    My question... Is it worth it to keep the stock flatty springs, or should I try to aquire some stock YJ springs and put under it. I am thinking I will keep these as they are on it, free and dont appear to be worn out, as well as I have one to repair instead of 8 hangers to modify/replace...
     
    jeepfreak81, Mar 27, 2006
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  2. Mar 27, 2006
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I thinks it's easier/quicker to repair/reweld the hanger than go thru the hassle of changing them out
    my 0.2 worth
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    X2. Stock flatty springs, if they are in good condition are actually a pretty good setup on an early Jeep. (Despite what all the magazines will have you believe!)
     
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    DanStew

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    yeah keep the originals now. it takes a bit of time to do the wrangler springs. I believe this flatty has the stock spring setup

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    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

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    I was worried they may not handle the weight/torque of the 231 I am putting in it. Then i realized its probably not a huge amount of difference. I think i have pretty much decided just to fix it, due to less hassle, But i had heard stock springs were pretty shabby, Just weighing my options I guess
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Stock springs will work fine with the V6 - still rough, but fine. Depending on your budget, look at the Holbrooks. They are worth every penny and go on in 1/2 a day.
     
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    timgr

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    Weight is not a problem. The Jeep/Buick V6 is considerably lighter then the 134s. Strength is fine too IMO. If you want to change the ride or flex, you might swap springs...

    All leaf springs sag eventually - that's nothing specific to the flat fender springs.
     
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    jeepfreak81

    jeepfreak81 When in Doubt, Pedal out!

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    Its a jeep, not worried about the ride, my YJ is bouncy too. Flex, well we will see what I end up using it for I guess.
     
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    NoFlyZone

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    Now that is interesting. Stock springs with spring over axle?
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2006
    Gump

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    I replaced my stock springs with replacements from Walcks. Ride's ok and it went up at least an inch. I was considering the Rancho springs, I think they are cheaper and more flex with about 2" lift. Kinda wish I went that way.

    Hope this helps,
     
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  11. Apr 3, 2006
    Spicolli

    Spicolli jeep geek

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    If ya got the cash i'd go with Holbrooks with some good shocks. just my .02
     
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