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Best Suspension System For My '58 Cj5

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 58WillysCJ5, Feb 21, 2019.

  1. 58WillysCJ5

    58WillysCJ5 New Member

    Looking to replace the suspension on my '58 CJ5. No lift, just keeping it stock. What's the best package to get and from where? After 60 years, it's time for a smoother ride.
     
    58WillysCJ5, Feb 21, 2019
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  2. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I will vote bds 2.5 lift they settle nice and really aren’t that tall.
     
    sterlclan, Feb 21, 2019
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  3. Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I put a 1" lift Rancho set on my stock C J 5, the 1" lift will settle a little, and used the stock shocks, with 7:50 X 15" tires. It is close to original, and still rides like a Jeep. I don't think you can make a Jeep ride like a car, or even if you even want to. An early C J 5 is a farm Tractor with a plate on it, and that is hard to change, it is a compromise at best. Good luck
     
    Rick Whitson, Feb 22, 2019
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  4. AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

    My Skyjacker Soft Ride springs made a huge
     
    AKCJ, Feb 22, 2019
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  5. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    A - Clank
    B - Difference
    C - Impact
     
    Focker, Feb 22, 2019
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  6. Henri Watson

    Henri Watson Member

    Just installed the 2.5" skyjacker soft ride and it is excellent
     
    Henri Watson, Feb 22, 2019
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  7. scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    The best suspension is the 3.5" Rocky Road YJ Spring upgrade. It's the best flex and soft springs you can buy.
     
    scott milliner, Feb 22, 2019
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  8. ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

     
    ITLKSEZ, Feb 22, 2019
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  9. AKCJ

    AKCJ Active Member

    Difference!
     
    AKCJ, Feb 23, 2019
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