Leaf Spring Perch Question for 55-75 CJ5's

Hello all,

Just wanted to thank all of you for your help on my previous questions, you've been really helpful. I have one more question for you guys. I'm looking to a do a leaf over axle lift on my 71 CJ5, however, I cannot seem to find perches. I find everything for a 76 on up CJ but nothing for the earlier CJ's. Will a universal weld on perch work? If so, how wide do I need them, they sell them from 1 3/4" up to 3" wide. Keep in mind I'm using stock leaf springs nothing from the Wrangler years. Also in doin this would a drop pitman be recommended? I'm also using 2" lift heavy duty shackles. Not sure what the total lift would be after all of this. I was also thinkin of using an add a leaf to get an extra inch or so. Let me know your input. Thanks,
Mike
P.S. I know all about the rollover risk, I will be going with wider tires and possibly a rim spacer.

 

Ditto on what mike said. Not a fan of extended shackles--and I've only got 1.5". Adds too much leverage to spring perches.

Just my .02 worth.

 

I was just looking for a cheap somewhat easy lift, I really want to be able to put 35"s on it with not much of a rubbing concern if possible. A friend of mine has a SOA lift on their later CJ w/ some cheapo shackles not meant for a jeep that I'm guessin are at least a 2" shackle lift. Rides like a brick, steering binds something fierce, guessing they used stock shocks and no drop pitman or is that how SOA lifts are?

 

I would never consider a SOA an "easy" lift. Unless your '71 has saginaw steering conversion, a dropped pitman doesn't apply. The simplest would be as suggested, a 4" spring lift.

JB

 

Thanks guys,

Ok, I think I'll just stick with the 2" shackle lift since I already have them and an add a leaf lift for like maybe 1.5" more. Should be enough for 33"s. I gotta keep in mind my little dauntless V-6 is what is pushing those tires. Thanks for the info.
Mike