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Commando lift. Custom suspension

Discussion in 'Jeepster Commando and Commando Tech' started by John O, Jul 16, 2008.

  1. Oct 21, 2008
    xxwolfyxx

    xxwolfyxx I broked it

    Boston, Mass
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    What is the measurement now from the bottom of the rocker to the ground?
    I have a SOA in my 73 which I though gave 4 or 5" of lift.
    I'd like to compare with what I have now and see if the 4" may be more than I want.
    I was thinking the 4" HC kit but I may want to go with a 2" if they have it.
     
  2. Oct 27, 2008
    60sCJ

    60sCJ Jeep Addict

    Southwest CT
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    Sorry for the delay...I was in Jamaica for the past week...here's the '71 with 4" HellCreek and 31x10.5x15" Dunlop Mud Rovers
     
  3. Oct 27, 2008
    xxwolfyxx

    xxwolfyxx I broked it

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    Thanks for the picts. You just helped me decide.

    I was worried about the height, with 31's but it looks good.


    Now just need to part with the $$$$ :)
    Here it is with 31's and SOA. I want to keep this height

    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Oct 27, 2008
  4. Oct 27, 2008
    60sCJ

    60sCJ Jeep Addict

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    Looks almost the same height, which is why I think tennjeepster got either the wrong springs or they really put an arch to his set as his definetly looks more like 6" of lift...there is no way I would consider running 35's with my set-up as they would be stuffed more than the michelin man...where his has plenty of room for them.
     
  5. Nov 3, 2008
    tennjeepster

    tennjeepster New Member

    Memphis
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    Sorry for the delay on posting this it has been busy. From the ground to the bottom of the rocker is between 10.5 and 11 inches.
     
  6. Feb 21, 2009
    RGB

    RGB New Member

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    Here's my 74 with 3" Alcan springs, longer front shackles and 31x10.5 MT's.
     
  7. Jun 8, 2009
    spoolnaround

    spoolnaround New Member

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    Does anyone know what the spring capacity is for the Jeepster springs, front and rear??
     
  8. Jun 13, 2009
    dave74

    dave74 Sponsor

    San Angelo, Tx
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    From FSM
    Standard - Optional

    Ross Front
    5 leaves 6
    46" length 46"
    1.75" width 1.75"
    160 lbs rate 183 lbs

    Saginaw Front
    4 leaves 5
    46" length 46"
    2" width 2"
    135 lbs rate 183 lbs

    Rear
    single leaves 6
    56" length 56"
    2.5" width 2.5"
    188 lbs rate 266 lbs


    Hope this helps, didn't find front or rear capacity ratings.
     
  9. Jun 16, 2009
    Orionn

    Orionn New Member

    Ypsilanti, Mi....
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    I have Grumpy's old 4" Alcan springs under my '71. they clear 33's with no problems and if I went SOA it would clear 35's. I dont know what they cost, but they seem to ride very well.

    Thanks for posting the spring rate info, that helps alot, I am considering going with leading and trailing links and coilovers when I re-axle this fall.
     
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