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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by willys59cj5, Jun 8, 2005.

  1. Jun 8, 2005
    willys59cj5

    willys59cj5 Sponsor

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    Has anyone any experience with 4wd hardwares new 2.5 inch lift? The new thing now adays is the teflon pads to reduce friction is the ride better? I already have a 2.5 inch lift not sure what brand it is because I've forgotten approx 10yrs old. I know that they are canadian steel, not the imported stuff.
    Any help would be appreciated
    Ryan
     
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    Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

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    I am not familiar with 4WD's kit. I just installed the BDS 2.5" kit and I really like it. Rides very nice.
     
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    willys59cj5

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    Does it have the teflon inserts?
     
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    Mudweiserjeep

    Mudweiserjeep JEEP: Bouncy and Fun

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    I don't know :oops: I am guessing they don't.
     
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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    I have BDS 2.5 it has a type of plastic insert.............and I am happy with the springs
     
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    Jeepenstein

    Jeepenstein Me like Jeep.. 2024 Sponsor

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    Canadian steel not an import? Ya ever see Canadian Bacon with John candy? haha..

    BUBBA
     
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    willys59cj5

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    I was told at the time that ranchos were made with recycled steel from japan that tended to sag quickly....rumor? Again I was told that canadian steel was fresh from the ground and made on this continent.(This info was new 10 yrs ago when I put on this lift...I'm sure alot has changed since then). Ya know I really didn't think about candian being and import...but technically I guess it is. Nice point :)
     
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    weedy

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    That lift may be a Superlift. I just installed a 2.5" lift and the springs were made in Canada.
     
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    MOP

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    I have the 4wd 2.5" lift. Rides better than what was on there before, but not exactly like a TJ. I am happy with it.
     
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    willys59cj5

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    Mop did yours have the antifriction pads?
     
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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    BDS= Canada
     
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    sparky

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    I'm ][ close to being convinced BDS=4WDH
     
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    MOP

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    yeah....it has little pads between leaves
     
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    Jeepenstein

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    FWIW I have the Skyjacker setup and have had it on there for 8 years now and I am very pleased with it, It does not have any anti friction pads but it has served me well. I do see some rigs with the "double military wrap" springs and they look very tough. I am always scared I am gonna pull a Jerry (sorry man had to do it) and bend a spring so the double military wraps look like they would help that area. I have Skyjacker on my XJ also and am very pleased with it, it has the pads you are referring to.

    BUBBA
     
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    CJ Joe

    CJ Joe Truckhaven Tough!

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    Put the 2-1/2" 4WD Hdwr springs on mine not too long ago. I'm happy with them. Yes, they have plastic anti-friction pads between the leaves.

    They do say "Made in Canada". That works for me, I was too!
     
    CJ Joe, Jun 9, 2005
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