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74 CJ5 Wrangler spring height?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by cstchristopher, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. Feb 10, 2011
    cstchristopher

    cstchristopher New Member

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    After a long hiatus I am planning a new rebuild of 74'. I have a decent foundation...:

    * 360
    * T-18
    * Texas D300
    * 44 rear 3.73 lock-rite
    * 30 front " " "
    * Tom Woods HD D shafts
    * 4" lift and 1" shackles
    * 33"x12.5 BFG muds
    * Glass body
    * full cage
    * Blah Blah BlaH

    My current plan is to get things up and running again, and a replacement TDK frame with the Wrangler spring option. I am currently undecided about a shackle reversal, but I'll get there.

    Question: I know what tires fit and don't using early CJ ox cart springs, but how does this relate using Wrangles YJ springs...ie: 4" CJ springs = 33" tires.

    My plan for tires, wheels, axles, is to use my current axles and stock Renegade wheels that I have along with some wheel spacers, with YJ rear flares and flat top extended flat top font fenders and 35x12.50 Goodyear mtr.

    I know the D30 is marginal w/35" but this will only be a DD/beach comber/snow vehicle. No more rock crawling for me.

    Any advice or exp. would be great pics of similar would be even greater


    Best,
    Christopher
     
  2. Feb 10, 2011
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    just for reference...this is my cj6 with 3 1/2" BDS YJ lift springs with a shackle reversal
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    hope this helps
    Jim
    edit.....tires are 33/12.50/15
     
  3. Feb 10, 2011
    cstchristopher

    cstchristopher New Member

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    Thanks Jim, nice 6'

    Those are the same rims I have.

    What are the shackles you are using? are they specific to YJ springs?
     
  4. Feb 10, 2011
    bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

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    Got them unused from a member here......M.O.R.E. greasable shackles, used 2 sets of rears......worked well for how I set my rig up
    Jim

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