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Coil Over Shocks

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by russo, May 6, 2006.

  1. May 6, 2006
    russo

    russo Hope is not a method

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    I've been lookin' for some coil over shocks for a '69 CJ5. Thought they might give my leafs a little help, but I have not found any for that early a jeep. Do they make them? Does anyone have a source? :?
     
    russo, May 6, 2006
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  2. May 7, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    The shocks are so close to the frame that as far as I know coil over shocks won't fit. Besides, coil over shocks arent' really the best choice. Spring work is the way to go.
     
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  3. May 7, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    :iagree:

    If you do decide to go with the shocks, try a set of "booster" shocks for an early 70's fullsize Chevy wagon or sedan. The "helper" shocks are a coil-over design, but they are only supposed to help with heavy loads.
     
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  4. May 7, 2006
    russo

    russo Hope is not a method

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    Thanks Glenn. I just replaced the original five leaf rear springs with some repro five leaf springs. The old springs were in rough shape and she was sittin' low with them as well. The new springs seemed to work until I bolted on a spare, two full jerry cans and a gear box. Any suggestions - add a leaf (have not found an early CJ part for that either) or scrap the whole five leaf set up?

    I am trying to keep it as orignal in appearance and ride height as possible.
     
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  5. May 7, 2006
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    In your situation I think I'd get a leaf added.
     
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  6. May 7, 2006
    80cj

    80cj Member

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    Coil over shocks put all their load on the shock mounting stud which I've seen break.
     
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  7. May 7, 2006
    russo

    russo Hope is not a method

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    Thanks All
     
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