Axle Swap Complete

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-06-2009, 04:43 AM

I just finished my axle swap. The 8.8 is in. I used the stock yj leafs in a soa configuration, Russell brake lines and JKS quick disconnects. It rides like a dream rather than the log truck it used to be.

One question I have is:
what can I do for leaf springs that are as flexable and soft as the yj's but have additional support at the front eye. (I have noticed a bit of a bend) I cannot tolerate ANY additional height. I had thought about the RE 1.5 SOA springs, but I dont want or need the additional height. Does this leave me with getting custom springs like alcans?

94Dodge Truggy · 09-06-2009, 08:07 AM

Some spring packs have what is called a military wrap. It is an extra main spring that wraps around the front and rear bolt area. I have had big ****s and old man emu springs with this and worked well. Congrats and good luck!

WrenchMonkey · 09-06-2009, 12:31 PM

Were the leaves new? Is it possible they're just sagging a little, and new YJ springs would give you the ride, height, and arch you want?

Personally, I don't think I'd worry about a "bit of a bend," if it sat and rode right. I'd keep an eye on it to see if it got worse, but I'd just run it.

Good luck!

Robert

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-06-2009, 12:51 PM

No, the yj springs were not new. I like the ride height and I am going to run the springs, I was just wondering where to go when the inevitable happened.

94Dodge Truggy · 09-06-2009, 11:18 PM

Saw you on rt4 today! Looked good!

Hope Springs Hauler · 09-07-2009, 02:27 AM

If it looked good, then it rides even better. I had no idea how much of a buckboard wagon ride the ProComp rear springs were!

Can't wait to wheel it

09-06-2009, 04:43 AM	#1
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	Axle Swap Complete I just finished my axle swap. The 8.8 is in. I used the stock yj leafs in a soa configuration, Russell brake lines and JKS quick disconnects. It rides like a dream rather than the log truck it used to be. One question I have is: what can I do for leaf springs that are as flexable and soft as the yj's but have additional support at the front eye. (I have noticed a bit of a bend) I cannot tolerate ANY additional height. I had thought about the RE 1.5 SOA springs, but I dont want or need the additional height. Does this leave me with getting custom springs like alcans? __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

09-06-2009, 08:07 AM	#2
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Some spring packs have what is called a military wrap. It is an extra main spring that wraps around the front and rear bolt area. I have had big ****s and old man emu springs with this and worked well. Congrats and good luck! __________________

09-06-2009, 12:31 PM	#3
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Were the leaves new? Is it possible they're just sagging a little, and new YJ springs would give you the ride, height, and arch you want? Personally, I don't think I'd worry about a "bit of a bend," if it sat and rode right. I'd keep an eye on it to see if it got worse, but I'd just run it. Good luck! Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

09-06-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	No, the yj springs were not new. I like the ride height and I am going to run the springs, I was just wondering where to go when the inevitable happened. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

09-06-2009, 11:18 PM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Saw you on rt4 today! Looked good! __________________

09-07-2009, 02:27 AM	#6
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	If it looked good, then it rides even better. I had no idea how much of a buckboard wagon ride the ProComp rear springs were! Can't wait to wheel it __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX