CJ-6 lift question

Once I get the CJ-6 fixed up I intend to run 33x10.5 BFG A/Ts on it. I may end up running a 1" body lift to help with drivetrain clearance. I don't want the Jeep to be too tall and it is not going rock crawling so travel will not be much of an issue. Will 2.5" wrangler springs clear those skinny 33's on an intermediate CJ?

 

Sorry let me get this straight, you have coilovers on a CJ6? If this is the case I have no idea cause this would be a total retro fit, I presume you have your wires crossed and you actually have leaf springs (as per original spec) if that is true then it would be similar spec to my CJ6 I have 33x12.5, I run a 4" spring lift and about 1" body lift, at the moment I have no clearence issues but I'm yet to have it going properly.

 

The CJ-6 has skinny leaf springs from the factory and it is common to swap YJ wrangler leaf springs onto them to make the ride and stability better. I would most likely use the OME 2.5" YJ springs. The question is will that fit 33x10.5 tires.

 

Sorry forgot about the YJ Wrangler (what a dummy I am) sorry can't help then as mine has aftermarket springs on it, however I think you'll need more than 2.5" lift with 33" especially up front where you will prob get rubbing

 

It looked like it was not too big of a deal to do. Just cut the welds and rivets of the main eye mounts and shackle mounts and bolt YJ ones in their place then swap the springs and u-bolt plates. It appears to not be too complicated with an open channel frame (and the fact that I am going to have the body off).

Bob

 

2.5" lift Rancho springs will fit 33's on an intermediate '5 with plenty of clearance, I would assume the same for the equivalent '6. These would be the same width as the factory springs, direct bolt on swap.

 

Can anyone here tell me how the ride of the most common CJ 2.5" springs would compare to the ride of the OME YJ 2.5" springs. This isn't going to be a hard core trail jeep. It will see 12-35 miles on the street going either to my office or to the ferry landing to go to the drive on beach. I was specifically looking for good ride and handling and I don't mind a little work and expense. If its a waste of money then I won't bother. I just want to do it right the first time.

Thanks for all the info.

Bob

 

Remember that lift height is not equal between the different models. A 2.5" CJ lift is not equal to a 2.5" YJ lift. And those numbers are based on factory new, not 30 year old flat and squashed. I gained more like 4-6 inches over the factory original springs.

 

Well maybe I will hold off on the YJ spring swap for now then. I will see if I can find some 2.5" CJ springs and give it a shot. That seems to be the consensus on the lift height needed for the skinny 33's. Anyone know who's 2.5" CJ lift springs ride the best? The jeep will not have a hard top or heavy bumpers.

Thanks

Bob

 

I believe he is refering to the OEM 2.5 is the WIDTH of the spring and NOT the lift.

 

I was referring to the OME (OLD MAN EMU) 2.5" lift YJ springs. They are the best riding YJ springs out there.

 

I ran 2.5 inch 1 3/4 inch wide superlift springs on my Cj6 for the longest time with 33 inch super swampers. They would rub alittle offroad, but not enough to cause any damage. The 1 inch body lift will probably eliminate any rubbing at all. As far as the spring ride, the longer wheelbase helps quite a bit with the ride making it better so it was pretty good for a 40 year old jeep. I recently thought about doing a wrangler spring swap as well. I then talked to Alcan spring who told me they could build custom springs that would ride as good as wrangle springs. They cost about as much as a good wrangler spring lift kit. I have read many positive and some negative reviews on Alcan, but may try to use their springs in the near future. Just trying to give you another option that would not require any cutting. chainsawguy

 

i run 33x9.5-15 with only a shakle lift

gerald

 

Thanks wuze. I looked at the pics you posted in another thread and I like that look. As long as the stock springs are not too saggy, I am going to try the 33's on there with some replacement shackles and see how it goes.

Thanks everybody.

Bob