Any Jeepers in here?

[cjfarmer]

If you go spring-over, I'd suggest some YJ springs front and rear. The CJ springs are arched, so will give you a TON of lift. They will also give you a ton of axle wrap in the rear. The YJ springs will reduce the lift a bit, will ride better, and will flex like crazy.

Either way, you will likely need an anti-wrap setup for the rear, or invest in lots of extra springs and driveshafts.

Longer brake lines, re-route your parking brake cables, longer driveshafts (possibly with longer splines as well. Maybe even a CV joint for the rear). Your steering will likely need re-worked (the drag link will hit the springs, and the angle will be pretty severe). I'm sure I'm missing a few things.....

It MAY be worth it to you. Or, it may just be easier to get taller springs and stay spring-under. Or cut out the rear fenders for clearance (TJ flares, and trim the body to fit).

I think for what I'm going to be doing around here I may stay spring under, but I do believe I will be going with YJ springs regardless.
It sounds like it would be more cost effective to stay spring under since the biggest tires I will run will be 33's.

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

I have some YJ 4" lift springs sitting around here if you need them.

 

[cjfarmer]

I have some YJ 4" lift springs sitting around here if you need them.

How much? I would still need different driveshafts correct?

 

[Twentyfootdaredevil]

How much? I would still need different driveshafts correct?

There is a good chance I will have the shaft you need. It will be after the holiday before I can go through it all though.

 

[cjfarmer]

There is a good chance I will have the shaft you need. It will be after the holiday before I can go through it all though.

That would be great. Just let me know. I'll pm you my cell #.

 

[Butch627]

If your only going to 33's a 2 inch bodylift might be a lot easier. The YJ springs are wider and going to require cutting and welding. Do the body lift and get a kit to reverse the U bolts. Take the springs apart, clean them and paint them with graphite paint from Tractor Supply to get them to ride better. Buy some decent shocks

 

[cjfarmer]

Yeah. Im good on the body lift. Theyre ugly as sin. The yjs will just require different schackles.

 

[Ambu]

Anyone ever notice how trees are all perfect Jeep-width apart?

 

[jeremy]

Anyone ever notice how trees are all perfect Jeep-width apart?

Not all trees are...

 

[Ambu]

Not all trees are...

Agreed :/ I sideswiped one...

And..turns out even though you sit lower than the other guy, my windshield would beg to differ that you can drive under the same things he can...

 

[lovemachine]

I just ordered this from 4 Wheel Parts. I'll be picking it up Saturday morning.

Bestop

Bestop Part 54720-35 - Supertop NX With Tinted Windows without Doors in Black Diamond

Next I plan on taking the stock fenders off, and either have them bedlined by Line X, or do it myself with Rustoleum Bedliner.

Next purchase will be Regearing. I'm unsure if I'll do any axle swaps....

 

[eldirector]

I just ordered this from 4 Wheel Parts. I'll be picking it up Saturday morning.

Bestop

Bestop Part 54720-35 - Supertop NX With Tinted Windows without Doors in Black Diamond

Next I plan on taking the stock fenders off, and either have them bedlined by Line X, or do it myself with Rustoleum Bedliner.

Next purchase will be Regearing. I'm unsure if I'll do any axle swaps....

You'll like the flip-top on that. I open mine pretty often.

Why bedline the fenders?

If you are going through the trouble of re-gearing, you might look for a replacement rear axle. Find a Dana 44 out of an LJ for a bolt-in replacement, or the Ford 8.8 (would require welding) for an upgrade.

 

[lovemachine]

You'll like the flip-top on that. I open mine pretty often.

Why bedline the fenders?

If you are going through the trouble of re-gearing, you might look for a replacement rear axle. Find a Dana 44 out of an LJ for a bolt-in replacement, or the Ford 8.8 (would require welding) for an upgrade.

I dunno, I kinda like the bedline look. An figured it would match my bedlined front bumper and rocker guards.

I may just paint them too...

The regear/axle swap will be a ways down the road. I have nowhere near the money for that yet.

All my cash went into the soft top

 

[lovemachine]

I just found something cool.

Jeepegs - Stainless steel biker-style foot pegs for Jeep Wrangler CJ, YJ, and TJ

Anyone know if it's illegal to have your foot outside of the vehicle?

 

[eldirector]

I just found something cool.

Jeepegs - Stainless steel biker-style foot pegs for Jeep Wrangler CJ, YJ, and TJ

Anyone know if it's illegal to have your foot outside of the vehicle?

Legal? Sure. Smart? Not offroad. I have a strict "Keep all body parts inside the Jeep" rule. Too easy to pinch/smash/crush something if you lean the Jeep into a tree or rock.

If you want wind blowing up your shorts, get a bike.

 

[jeremy]

Legal? Sure. Smart? Not offroad. I have a strict "Keep all body parts inside the Jeep" rule. Too easy to pinch/smash/crush something if you lean the Jeep into a tree or rock.

If you want wind blowing up your shorts, get a bike.

Or you could get a CJ with a rusted out floor pan....

 

[lovemachine]

LOL

I was just curious. I had no plans of getting them.

 

[jeremy]

Soooo...
When are you and eldirector coming up to the Shop with your Jeep?!

Nice long weekend coming up...

 

[lovemachine]

Uh....

 

[jeremy]

I got a Plasma Cutter, OxyAct Torch, Stick Welder, Forklift, and a Refrigerator...

All you have to do is bring the Jeep, Yourself, and the Beer...
What can go wrong...