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Cj Replacement Springs

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Gerrym, Nov 10, 2004.

  1. Nov 10, 2004
    Gerrym

    Gerrym New Member

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    Walcks has 2 options - one american made, one foriegn made. Has anyone had any good or bad experiences with replacement springs? Other than price, is there any difference between american made and foriegn made springs.
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2004
    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Springs...as in leaf???????

    My vote is BDS.........
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    that's a lift not a replacement Bill. ;)
     
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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    I think they have replacement also.........Gimmie a sec.......
     
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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    Nope......I thought I saw them on the web page......Sorry...

    I had a set of replacement on Animal and managed to bend one in the rear first Tellico trip...I think they were Omix Ada specials HTH
     
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    So Gerry, do you want stock height replacement leaf springs, or a
    mild suspension lift?
    The BDS springs to which Billy refers are suspension lift springs. Most of us go for a 2.5" lift. That's mild enough that it doesn't have as much negative impact on the steering and driveline as a 4" lift. With a 2.5" lift, you would need longer shocks, maybe a tcase lowering block. That's about it.

    As for Carl's USA or imported stock height springs... :?
    Normally if I have a choice and no other input I'll buy American.
    I don't know anything about the springs that Carl has.

    The BDS springs come with a lifetime, no questions warranty...
     
    lynn, Nov 10, 2004
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    timgr

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    You might look at ESPO too - http://www.espo.com/ They have pretty good prices for stock replacements. I've heard of no complaints, and much praise. They used to offer mild lifts, 1" or 2". Did read recently that they are getting out of the truck replacement spring business, so they may be limited to stock on hand.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I got stock replacement springs from Walck's for my wagon. He's picky about what he sells, if he's not satisfied with the quality he won't sell it. Of course I agree with buying American made too if possible.
     
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    beeser

    beeser Member

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    ESPO looks like a good source for replacement springs. Apparently, they are USA made, nicely priced and final arched for uniformity. Thanks for the link.
     
    beeser, Nov 10, 2004
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