Is my Jeep lifted?
05-02-2004, 06:41 PM
#41
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Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
>
> That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
>
> The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
>
> I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
>
> We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> stock bumper height.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
>
> That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
>
> The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
>
> I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
>
> We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> stock bumper height.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
05-02-2004, 06:53 PM
#42
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Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
05-02-2004, 06:53 PM
#43
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Posts: n/a
Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
05-02-2004, 06:53 PM
#44
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Posts: n/a
Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
05-02-2004, 06:53 PM
#45
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Posts: n/a
Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
to shows....???
Mike
"L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
>
> Spring clamps come stock on all Real Jeeps two in from and two in
> the rear of the axle, it is the only thing that stops axle wrap:
> http://www.apple.queensu.ca/CJ3B/Tech/Springs.html And they all have
> pads in the dimples at the ends of the longer springs to prevent
> squeaks. Yours probably got whipped off from rocks, simply wrapping a
> coat hanger wire several times around each spring will work great, Hot
> Rodders use a pair of exhaust caps bolted together to stop axle wrap and
> dampen wheel hop. It's a very important part.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > Bill, I don't know what you are pointing at?
> >
> > That diagram shows a multi leaf spring pack like my CJ7 is stock, (I
> > have stock springs, just arched to 2.5" with a keeper leaf replacing the
> > second one down) his photo shows a 3 leaf spring pack on his with a
> > shipping strap on it... That just doesn't look stock to me....
> >
> > The stock one in your link looks like my CJ7's with 5 leafs up front.
> >
> > I think his 3 leaf spring packs are aftermarket and likely lifted from
> > the tire clearance he has with the 31x10.5's he is running.
> >
> > We should just email Brian, the military Jeep guy, he would know the
> > stock bumper height.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
05-02-2004, 07:18 PM
#46
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Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
They look stock to me, an option was the heavy duty stock wrap
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
05-02-2004, 07:18 PM
#47
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
They look stock to me, an option was the heavy duty stock wrap
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
05-02-2004, 07:18 PM
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
They look stock to me, an option was the heavy duty stock wrap
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
05-02-2004, 07:18 PM
#49
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
They look stock to me, an option was the heavy duty stock wrap
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
arounds.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Mike Romain wrote:
>
> The number of leafs Bill, the numbers and layout don't look stock in the
> OP's photos, they look aftermarket....
>
> Did CJ5's come with 3 long leafs up front?
>
> I thought they had a 5 pack of shorties like my 7 and the link you point
> to shows....???
>
> Mike
05-03-2004, 02:46 PM
#50
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Re: Is my Jeep lifted?
I was thinking the same thing, it looks like there is a set of 2.5" springs.
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:c73adp$hqdm4$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Looks like it might have a 2 1/2" lift but need a better picture of the
> undercarriage and springs. Shadows in the pic make it hard to tell.
>
> Bill
>
> "Ghostbuster" <brad2004@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:yQ8lc.6097$2t5.3766@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> > I have had my 81 CJ5 for 6 years. I have always thought that it did not
> > have any extra lift. But while researching the steering problems, many
of
> > you have told me it may be due to a lift. What should I look for to see
> if
> > it is lifted? I have 10.5 x 31 tires.
> > You can see a picture at www.angelfire.com/ok/beakl
> >
> > Thank You
> > Brad
> >
> >
>
>
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
news:c73adp$hqdm4$1@ID-193866.news.uni-berlin.de...
> Looks like it might have a 2 1/2" lift but need a better picture of the
> undercarriage and springs. Shadows in the pic make it hard to tell.
>
> Bill
>
> "Ghostbuster" <brad2004@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:yQ8lc.6097$2t5.3766@newssvr23.news.prodigy.co m...
> > I have had my 81 CJ5 for 6 years. I have always thought that it did not
> > have any extra lift. But while researching the steering problems, many
of
> > you have told me it may be due to a lift. What should I look for to see
> if
> > it is lifted? I have 10.5 x 31 tires.
> > You can see a picture at www.angelfire.com/ok/beakl
> >
> > Thank You
> > Brad
> >
> >
>
>
