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CJ-7 Springs
My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock
suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? TIA |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
My first question would be how long would re-arching springs last. Seems to
me that once a metal has been compromised it will never be the same no matter what you do to it. Just my thoughts. BTW, where are you located? I have some 2 1/2" lift springs just collecting leafs in the backyard. Bill "RoyDMercer" <bdickerson@gbtrealty.com> wrote in message news:10ceuv8jl8mvac1@corp.supernews.com... > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA > > |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
My first question would be how long would re-arching springs last. Seems to
me that once a metal has been compromised it will never be the same no matter what you do to it. Just my thoughts. BTW, where are you located? I have some 2 1/2" lift springs just collecting leafs in the backyard. Bill "RoyDMercer" <bdickerson@gbtrealty.com> wrote in message news:10ceuv8jl8mvac1@corp.supernews.com... > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA > > |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
My first question would be how long would re-arching springs last. Seems to
me that once a metal has been compromised it will never be the same no matter what you do to it. Just my thoughts. BTW, where are you located? I have some 2 1/2" lift springs just collecting leafs in the backyard. Bill "RoyDMercer" <bdickerson@gbtrealty.com> wrote in message news:10ceuv8jl8mvac1@corp.supernews.com... > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA > > |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
My first question would be how long would re-arching springs last. Seems to
me that once a metal has been compromised it will never be the same no matter what you do to it. Just my thoughts. BTW, where are you located? I have some 2 1/2" lift springs just collecting leafs in the backyard. Bill "RoyDMercer" <bdickerson@gbtrealty.com> wrote in message news:10ceuv8jl8mvac1@corp.supernews.com... > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA > > |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
You might want to stick with 31" for the most articulation:
http://www.----------.com/tireSizeFit.pdf without buying new springs and longer shocks, and moving their mounts and extending the bump stops to protect them. The stock length shocks: http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup...=1986&LST=3375 are 8.5" travel front 7.5" rear: http://www.monroe.com/pdf/ShockAbsor...sionCharts.pdf so re-arcing may increase the ride height by four of those inches, making you look cool without sending too much. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- RoyDMercer wrote: > > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
You might want to stick with 31" for the most articulation:
http://www.----------.com/tireSizeFit.pdf without buying new springs and longer shocks, and moving their mounts and extending the bump stops to protect them. The stock length shocks: http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup...=1986&LST=3375 are 8.5" travel front 7.5" rear: http://www.monroe.com/pdf/ShockAbsor...sionCharts.pdf so re-arcing may increase the ride height by four of those inches, making you look cool without sending too much. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- RoyDMercer wrote: > > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
You might want to stick with 31" for the most articulation:
http://www.----------.com/tireSizeFit.pdf without buying new springs and longer shocks, and moving their mounts and extending the bump stops to protect them. The stock length shocks: http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup...=1986&LST=3375 are 8.5" travel front 7.5" rear: http://www.monroe.com/pdf/ShockAbsor...sionCharts.pdf so re-arcing may increase the ride height by four of those inches, making you look cool without sending too much. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- RoyDMercer wrote: > > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
You might want to stick with 31" for the most articulation:
http://www.----------.com/tireSizeFit.pdf without buying new springs and longer shocks, and moving their mounts and extending the bump stops to protect them. The stock length shocks: http://www.monroe.com/catalog_lookup...=1986&LST=3375 are 8.5" travel front 7.5" rear: http://www.monroe.com/pdf/ShockAbsor...sionCharts.pdf so re-arcing may increase the ride height by four of those inches, making you look cool without sending too much. God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- RoyDMercer wrote: > > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA |
Re: CJ-7 Springs
Thanks Bill & Bill.....I live in Nashville, TN.
"RoyDMercer" <bdickerson@gbtrealty.com> wrote in message news:10ceuv8jl8mvac1@corp.supernews.com... > My 1986 CJ is my daily driver, therefore I am still running the stock > suspension with 31" tires. My tie rod ends are shot, as are the shackle > bushings. I placed an order for replacement parts today. My (original) > springs are pretty flat, the bump stop is only 1 3/8" from the axle. I > called a spring shop in town and they will re- arch them for $35.00 per > spring. That is a whole lot cheaper than buying new springs. Does anyone > know how far the bump stop is supposed to be from the axle? Will I then be > able to fit some BFG 32" tires under there, after having them re-arched? > TIA > > |
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