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question about springs

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by Drifter, Mar 11, 2011.

  1. Drifter

    Drifter Luke the Drifter

    I have a set of springs for an m38a1 for a song (read free). and I was wondering how do they compare to 2a/3a springs. I'm getting close to starting reassembly on a frankenstein 2a/ 3a/ dj project and was wondering how well they would match up to 2a wheelbase
     
    Drifter, Mar 11, 2011
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Too long.
     
    Patrick, Mar 11, 2011
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  3. Drifter

    Drifter Luke the Drifter

    I'm sorry to ask such an elementary question but my old 2a springs are buried behind my body tub and truck toolbox (storage fail I know). I was contemplating a shackle reversal, I guess I was more wondering about the axle locator pin. Is it dead center or is it offset like I've heard that some cherokee springs are.

    Thanks
     
    Drifter, Mar 11, 2011
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  4. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    offset I believe
     
    jpflat2a, Mar 11, 2011
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  5. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Nope, both CJ5/6 and all the flatties use centered pins. The flattie springs are about 4" shorter than the M38A1, CJ5/6 on both axles. One can use the longer springs on a flat fender, but you have to move all the frame spring/shakle hangers.
     
    duffer, Mar 14, 2011
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