Lift kits
#21
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Re: Lift kits
How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
changed as part of the spring over conversion?
Brandon
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Spring over. 'Nuff said.
>
> Carl
>
changed as part of the spring over conversion?
Brandon
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Spring over. 'Nuff said.
>
> Carl
>
#22
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Re: Lift kits
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
#23
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Re: Lift kits
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
#24
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Re: Lift kits
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
#25
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Re: Lift kits
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bo
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
#26
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Re: Lift kits
Yikes, accidentally hit send w/o finishing
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
#27
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Re: Lift kits
Yikes, accidentally hit send w/o finishing
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
#28
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Re: Lift kits
Yikes, accidentally hit send w/o finishing
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Lift kits
Yikes, accidentally hit send w/o finishing
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
It's actually pretty easy if you can weld. I didn't cut off my stock
perches, so that I could use them to act as a guide for my new perches.
You will need:
(4) leaf spring perches : $40
(1) 4" drop pitman arm : $60
(1) SYE and CV shaft : $400
(8) U-bolts : $60
(4) Shocks : $100
The U-bolts, shocks, SYE and CV will be needed with any other lift kit. The
biggest $$ saver on a SOA lift is that you keep your stock springs for a
bit. I reccomend upgrading to Rubicon's SOA springs or adding an extra full
legnth leaf to the stock packs. I cut the spring eyes off 4 good wrangler
main leafs and added them to the packs when I did my '89 Wrangler. The stock
springs left in stock fashion won't last more than a few months before they
get ridiculously bent. Untill you upgrade them, they *WILL* flex like crazy.
I didn't need extened front brake lines b/c I was able to remove the hard
line's anchor and carefully bend them to be long enough and then re-anchor
it. The rear line is anchored to the axle, I just removed the bolt, pulled
off the line and put the bolt back in to cover the hole in the axle. Be sure
to add wahers between the bolt and the axle tube to make up for the brake
line mount. The hard lines on the axle gave me plenty of room to leave the
stock brake line untill I bought a longer one from Skyjacker.
The handling and ride were both excellent before and after the spring-over.
The 4" drop pitman arm from Rubicon did the trick to get the steering
*perfect*. The CV shaft and SYE from Tom Wood took care of any vibes out
back.
Be sure you change your gear oil *before* you make the swap, or while you
have the axle free. Its a PITA to change the gear oil with the pinion
pointed sky-high.
With the SOA and 1" shackle lift, I easily cleared 33's and could have fit
35's. With the addition of an extra stock main leaf and an extra stock short
leaf, I had clearance for 37's.
All in all, I was *VERY* glad I went SOA. More clearance at the axle, crazy
flex, and it was a *lot* cheaper than the lift spring kits. I never lost a
U-bolt like many SUA guys do, plus SOA just looks cooler..
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.. I'd be glad to help.
Carl
"Brandon" <BrandonAudet@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cMlIf.76571$_D1.69780@trnddc03...
> How hard is this conversion? I have a 75 CJ5, what all is needed to be
> changed as part of the spring over conversion?
> Brandon
>
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@REMOVE.hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:7OKdnVxi-uyEoXPeRVn-rQ@comcast.com...
> > Spring over. 'Nuff said.
> >
> > Carl
> >
>
>
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Re: Lift kits
Premature epostulation.
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2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
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Carl wrote:
> Yikes, accidentally hit send w/o finishing
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2003 TJ Rubicon * 2001 XJ Sport * 1971 Bill Stroppe Baja Bronco
"There is a very fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'."
Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80" wheelbase, 1/4-ton
capacity and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II.
__________________________________________________ ___________________
Carl wrote:
> Yikes, accidentally hit send w/o finishing