Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
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> So, again, HOW CURVED SHOULD MY SPRINGS BE, Bill?
>
Christ, I already answered that. About one to two inches of bow in the
middle when the wheels are on the ground.

I am thinking that whoever installed your shackle lift ignored the issue of
caster, and that a couple of caster wedges might make everything almost
right. It is certainly an avenue worth pursuing. "They" recommend new
U-bolts when replacing any this old though...

Earle

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-4EE452.21412709112003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
---snipped---
> So, again, HOW CURVED SHOULD MY SPRINGS BE, Bill?
>
Christ, I already answered that. About one to two inches of bow in the
middle when the wheels are on the ground.

I am thinking that whoever installed your shackle lift ignored the issue of
caster, and that a couple of caster wedges might make everything almost
right. It is certainly an avenue worth pursuing. "They" recommend new
U-bolts when replacing any this old though...

Earle

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

I think I figured out the reason they sold the YJ.
And again, I point you to stock looking springs:
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...994_4_full.jpg
Maybe, you could find some used springs and shackles.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeepers wrote:
>
> You too?
>
> Look, we BOUGHT IT THAT WAY. I'm not about to ditch the shackles because
> that would mean I would ALSO have to ditch the wheels and tires too.
>
> Sure I'd love nothing more than to have the cash on hand to just run out
> and buy some OEM wheels and tires, JUST SO I CAN GET OEM shackles.
>
> I have to work with what I've got, one step at a time and informed as
> best as I can.
>
> I didn't really look at http://home.foothilloffroad.com's website. I was referred to them from a ramjaw member. I googled them
> up, found their phone number, and called them. Since Poison Spyder
> didn't return my call, I spoke to foothill offroad. Right, I would guess
> they don't encourage the use of long shackles. But I explained what I
> have and what my problem was and they explaind where to start, which is
> a bit more than you have done Bill.
>
> So, again, HOW CURVED SHOULD MY SPRINGS BE, Bill?

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

I think I figured out the reason they sold the YJ.
And again, I point you to stock looking springs:
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...994_4_full.jpg
Maybe, you could find some used springs and shackles.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeepers wrote:
>
> You too?
>
> Look, we BOUGHT IT THAT WAY. I'm not about to ditch the shackles because
> that would mean I would ALSO have to ditch the wheels and tires too.
>
> Sure I'd love nothing more than to have the cash on hand to just run out
> and buy some OEM wheels and tires, JUST SO I CAN GET OEM shackles.
>
> I have to work with what I've got, one step at a time and informed as
> best as I can.
>
> I didn't really look at http://home.foothilloffroad.com's website. I was referred to them from a ramjaw member. I googled them
> up, found their phone number, and called them. Since Poison Spyder
> didn't return my call, I spoke to foothill offroad. Right, I would guess
> they don't encourage the use of long shackles. But I explained what I
> have and what my problem was and they explaind where to start, which is
> a bit more than you have done Bill.
>
> So, again, HOW CURVED SHOULD MY SPRINGS BE, Bill?

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

I think I figured out the reason they sold the YJ.
And again, I point you to stock looking springs:
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...994_4_full.jpg
Maybe, you could find some used springs and shackles.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jeepers wrote:
>
> You too?
>
> Look, we BOUGHT IT THAT WAY. I'm not about to ditch the shackles because
> that would mean I would ALSO have to ditch the wheels and tires too.
>
> Sure I'd love nothing more than to have the cash on hand to just run out
> and buy some OEM wheels and tires, JUST SO I CAN GET OEM shackles.
>
> I have to work with what I've got, one step at a time and informed as
> best as I can.
>
> I didn't really look at http://home.foothilloffroad.com's website. I was referred to them from a ramjaw member. I googled them
> up, found their phone number, and called them. Since Poison Spyder
> didn't return my call, I spoke to foothill offroad. Right, I would guess
> they don't encourage the use of long shackles. But I explained what I
> have and what my problem was and they explaind where to start, which is
> a bit more than you have done Bill.
>
> So, again, HOW CURVED SHOULD MY SPRINGS BE, Bill?

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

TJim wrote:
>
> I suspect my wife's suspension is sagging, too. ;-) (She never reads the
> group and will never see that comment.)
>
> (I hope...) ;-)
>
> --
> Jim
>
> "Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
> news:moomesa-7F4066.13353209112003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> > I suspect my wife's YJ springs are fatigued and causing steering
> > troubles.

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

TJim wrote:
>
> I suspect my wife's suspension is sagging, too. ;-) (She never reads the
> group and will never see that comment.)
>
> (I hope...) ;-)
>
> --
> Jim
>
> "Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
> news:moomesa-7F4066.13353209112003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> > I suspect my wife's YJ springs are fatigued and causing steering
> > troubles.

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

TJim wrote:
>
> I suspect my wife's suspension is sagging, too. ;-) (She never reads the
> group and will never see that comment.)
>
> (I hope...) ;-)
>
> --
> Jim
>
> "Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
> news:moomesa-7F4066.13353209112003@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> > I suspect my wife's YJ springs are fatigued and causing steering
> > troubles.

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

That thing has a suspension lift on it Bill.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3FAF13CF.3BFC5AC6@cox.net...
> I think I figured out the reason they sold the YJ.
> And again, I point you to stock looking springs:
>
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...994_4_full.jpg
> Maybe, you could find some used springs and shackles.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeepers wrote:
> >
> > You too?
> >
> > Look, we BOUGHT IT THAT WAY. I'm not about to ditch the shackles because
> > that would mean I would ALSO have to ditch the wheels and tires too.
> >
> > Sure I'd love nothing more than to have the cash on hand to just run out
> > and buy some OEM wheels and tires, JUST SO I CAN GET OEM shackles.
> >
> > I have to work with what I've got, one step at a time and informed as
> > best as I can.
> >
> > I didn't really look at http://home.foothilloffroad.com's website. I
was referred to them from a ramjaw member. I googled them
> > up, found their phone number, and called them. Since Poison Spyder
> > didn't return my call, I spoke to foothill offroad. Right, I would guess
> > they don't encourage the use of long shackles. But I explained what I
> > have and what my problem was and they explaind where to start, which is
> > a bit more than you have done Bill.
> >
> > So, again, HOW CURVED SHOULD MY SPRINGS BE, Bill?

Re: How much curve should there be in stock YJ springs?
 

That thing has a suspension lift on it Bill.

Earle

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3FAF13CF.3BFC5AC6@cox.net...
> I think I figured out the reason they sold the YJ.
> And again, I point you to stock looking springs:
>
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...994_4_full.jpg
> Maybe, you could find some used springs and shackles.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Jeepers wrote:
> >
> > You too?
> >
> > Look, we BOUGHT IT THAT WAY. I'm not about to ditch the shackles because
> > that would mean I would ALSO have to ditch the wheels and tires too.
> >
> > Sure I'd love nothing more than to have the cash on hand to just run out
> > and buy some OEM wheels and tires, JUST SO I CAN GET OEM shackles.
> >
> > I have to work with what I've got, one step at a time and informed as
> > best as I can.
> >
> > I didn't really look at http://home.foothilloffroad.com's website. I
was referred to them from a ramjaw member. I googled them
> > up, found their phone number, and called them. Since Poison Spyder
> > didn't return my call, I spoke to foothill offroad. Right, I would guess
> > they don't encourage the use of long shackles. But I explained what I
> > have and what my problem was and they explaind where to start, which is
> > a bit more than you have done Bill.
> >
> > So, again, HOW CURVED SHOULD MY SPRINGS BE, Bill?