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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by kaiser_willys, Jul 13, 2009.

  1. Jul 13, 2009
    kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

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    man am i confused, does the m38a1 use the same springs as a cj5 just heavier? what are the differences if any? its time to replace the rear springs on my a1 and i am confused as what i need to buy, it seems there is alot of different bushings and such:rofl: what i would like to get would retain the stock heigth with a better ride and more flex. but i want to get it right the first time as i will have to down the jeep. HELP!!!!! me please. part #'s would be a big help. from what i gather they have the same length and such if that is the case i just need to figure out what bushing i need. also it has the greaseable shackles on one end if that helps out
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Same.
     
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    kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

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    ok then, so all i should need as far as bushings go are for the ones up front, not the shackle end, sound right?
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I don't know what condition the bushings you have are in. If you're replacing the springs, I'd replace all the bushings, if it were me. They're all the same, both ends of the spring, the shackles, front and rear.
     
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    Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

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    I've had a couple a1s that had a 5/8 bolt for the fixed hanger end---don't know if that just something that people used to swap when bushings wore out???
     
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    kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

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    only thing on the shakel end on mine threads in, shakel is a u type set up with threads left hand for one side right hand threads for the other, like a 2a
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Oh. If it were me (again) i'd replace those with regular shackles and bushings..
     
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