Re: leaf over axle conversion
 

ya do it once i've done around 15 SOA jeeps now and can do it in a weekend but the main thing is having all the parts and all the parts in good shape

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is there any mystery parts i will need that i am not thinking of that will come up once i get started?
I dont totally understand how to get the steering setup with the SOA, isnt the leafspring going to be in the way of the track bar and the linkage parts?

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when you installed the rocky road kit did you find it was complete. And also where did you pick it up from did you have to order it from us and pay customes. Cause man where i as there is like one performance shop and it kinda sucks they dont have a clue. I like when i can go to a shop and they know more than me. And i dont know much you know what i mean. I really like the look of that kit thou. And yes i realize you lose a inch of clearance from installing a bolt on kit. But it seems like they really thought this thing out and it will be a faster install than me fabricating everything by trail and error. and they supply alot of extra goodys for the soa lift as well. Anyways Im in northern quebec right now 2 hours north of quebec city (im not french) in the canadain forces and posted here anyways. looking for a good place to order all my gear in canada.

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OH also does anyone know a place in canada that makes custome cv shafts kinda like tom woods.

Re: leaf over axle conversion
 

Most Drive shaft shops can make them, but they will cost you large.

Re: leaf over axle conversion
 

if you have mecanical skills , do it !

I have dana 44`s on my jeep + SOA ....
main problem is get a double joint rear drive shaft so you can give upward angle to your rear yoke .....
second problem to adress is: steering linkage ... I did an S shape in my main rod .

front leaf spring perch pad has to be welded parrallel to the old one to keep your positive caster .....rear ones can be welded at about 12 deg to bring the pinion upwards .
I drive 100 kms a day , been done 11 years ago , never had a problem since .

and i drive at 120 km/hr .....

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Sorry for going off topic here bigdan but do you run 35 inch tires with your set up and does the quebec police give you a hard time for being that high? cause i want to go SOA 2.5 springs and 35's. Also if you have 35's you dont know the measurment to the top of your roof by any chance. i need it to fit in my garage. thanks

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I never got bothered by police yet ! but then ,my jeep is in great shape, i run 8'' wide rims so that wheels dont protude .....I went all over the place ( sept-iles tadoussac etc...)


it's around 7'4'' tall ......

and I'm french! lolllll

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so is it done yet??

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Gleddy would be best to do it all at once but SYE, brake lines, shocks, steering, and axles for sure. Gears and lockers could be done anytime.

That is my winter project 92 YJ to SOA with D60 front and D70rear with 38's. Still need SYE and driveshafts.