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longleaf springs

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by winch, Mar 30, 2009.

  1. Mar 30, 2009
    winch

    winch New Member

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    has anyone heard of the longleaf springs?they're longer and give you a 3'' lirft and smoother ride.about 900. and you install them yourself
     
    winch, Mar 30, 2009
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Do a search on Hollbrook. I think a few people on the forum do run them. I liek the concept of them, but ended up gonig the wrangler spring route with my old CJ5.
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    It's Holbrook - only one l and yes, they are one of the best things I have done to improve ride (add the Rancho 9000s) and articulation.
     
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    electricontr

    electricontr Member

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    I agree with Warloch. Mine are on a 2A and they are awsome. They are a little pricey but my back feels soooo much better after a trail ride.
     
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    winch

    winch New Member

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    how about stability,more or less?
     
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    jhuey

    jhuey Michigan Jeeper!

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    I have them also, nice ride and stability is no worse than stock, somewhat better though, softer, able to go through washboard and bumps better. I replaced all the suspension components with new, possibly if I had of done that with stock parts I would of had the same outcome (as far as stability). It's still a short wheel base and up higher, you have to be careful.
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    I believe that they are more stable as the flex has allowed the wheels to be on the ground in places that they were not before I went to the Holbrooks.

    The springs are the only lift I have on the running gear and it settled to about a 2.5" lift. I have a 2 3/8 body lift that allows me to tuck everything in and look 'stock' (if that is possible) for what I call resto mod.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2009
    electricontr

    electricontr Member

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    They are plenty stable as long as you don't road-race your Jeep. They will make for a lot of body sway on a high speed turn along with oversteer.
     
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