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Good Cheap Springs ?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by tcfeet, Mar 23, 2013.

  1. Mar 23, 2013
    tcfeet

    tcfeet Member

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    Its time to replace the springs on my cj5. I don't do any rock climbing
    or rough riding, so all I need is something "stock"..
    If anyone has do's or don'ts, please chime in.. {what to stay away from or what's good}
    Thanks
     
    tcfeet, Mar 23, 2013
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  2. Mar 23, 2013
    rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    Get replacement stock springs...
     
    rejeep, Mar 23, 2013
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  3. Mar 24, 2013
    WorkInProgress

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    I bought replacement Crown brand and have had them about 4 months and have no complaints yet.
     
    WorkInProgress, Mar 24, 2013
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  4. Mar 24, 2013
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

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    Greasable shackles too.

    Last longer from what I understand.
     
    68BuickV6, Mar 24, 2013
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  5. Mar 25, 2013
    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    If you don't mind a lift, I found the 2.5" Explorer Pro-Comps to work well and to be quite reasonable at ~$400 on sale at 4wdhardware.
     
    Vanguard, Mar 25, 2013
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  6. Mar 25, 2013
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    Good, cheap springs? Which way do you want it to lean next year? I think you will find little difference between cost of quality stock replacements and the lower lift end-say 2.5"- of lift springs. I don't think there is much difference between the quality of the major U.S. made suspension offerings-most are pretty good.
     
    duffer, Mar 25, 2013
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  7. Mar 26, 2013
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    BDS has a lifetime warranty and is known to make a quality product
     
    lynn, Mar 26, 2013
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  8. Mar 26, 2013
    jeepers24

    jeepers24 Acreage Brush Beaters

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    x2 on BDS
     
    jeepers24, Mar 26, 2013
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  9. Mar 27, 2013
    tcfeet

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    BDS ?? Who has them?
     
    tcfeet, Mar 27, 2013
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  10. Mar 27, 2013
    lynn

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    lynn, Mar 27, 2013
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  11. Mar 27, 2013
    timgr

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    I have BDS springs on my CJ-6, and am happy with them. They only come in a 2.5" lift, IIRC.

    If you want stock height, Crown does not sell springs for your model. Instead, you'll need to get Omix-Ada springs. http://www.omix-ada.com/jeep-parts/replacement/suspension/jeep-leaf-springs.html They are available from many different suppliers. Check around for best price and shipping - be sure to get shipping prices.
     
    timgr, Mar 27, 2013
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  12. Mar 28, 2013
    Steve's 70-5

    Steve's 70-5 Active Member

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    Call some spring shops in your town, might get a good deal and no shipping
     
    Steve's 70-5, Mar 28, 2013
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  13. Mar 28, 2013
    68BuickV6

    68BuickV6 Well-Known Member

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    I know it's a different beast, but some use YJ springs....

    My buddy's YJ runs 3 inch lift BDS springs.

    Three or four years old, and they still have full arch.
     
    68BuickV6, Mar 28, 2013
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  14. Mar 29, 2013
    djbutler

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    With regard to Jeeps, the terms 'good' and 'cheap' generally don't go together.
    Several guys on here have recommended BDS, and they are good quality.
    Don't expect cheap however.

    Don
     
    djbutler, Mar 29, 2013
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