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70 cj5 3" lift pics / more stainless body

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Dave Bougher, Oct 3, 2011.

  1. Oct 3, 2011
    Dave Bougher

    Dave Bougher Member

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    Pics of the 2" skyjacker softride spring lift and the 6" long shakles i fabricated. i also stripped more paint off of the stainless steel body. By looking at the first pic can anyone tell me if i need to install a drop pitman arm or will i be ok the way it is.
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    Dave Bougher, Oct 3, 2011
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    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    I would guess you're gonna get a lot of bump steer with the drag link angled that much, and a lot of wander with shackles that long. You will most likely need a dropped pitman arm and some caster shims (forum member Mcruff makes REALLY nice steel ones) to get it driving properly.
    I love the bare stainless steel look!
     
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    jasonjp62

    jasonjp62 Member

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    With shackles that long I would say your caster angle will way off making a scary ride.
     
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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Ya - the shackles would have me more concerned than the link angle. But then I am thinking of Saginaw and I am not sure what you have there.
     
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    Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

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    As said above, yes get a dropped pitman arm. Bumpsteer is no friend.
     
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  6. Oct 4, 2011
    Dave Bougher

    Dave Bougher Member

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    Thanks for the feedback guys. My steering box is a saginaw, and it looks like the caster shims are needed as well. I was also thinking of some other options like scarfing off the axle pirch, rotating the axle to the right deg. and rewelding it in the new location or putting the stock shakles back in and fabricating a longer more riggid front end rear leaf spring pirch to get the height I am looking for.
     
    Dave Bougher, Oct 4, 2011
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