SOA Spring Suggestions?

shawnb · 05-18-2008, 01:53 AM

the best and cheapist way i have found is to run rear cj springs all the way around and add a leaf there thicker and hold up well

JeepHD · 05-19-2008, 08:28 AM

Response I just got from BDS, really pretty vague:

" Our 2" YJ springs have 4 leafs. As for how well they hold up in a SOA application varies depending on the setup. Rigs with heavily modified powertrain tend to be harder on the springs."

JeepHD · 05-19-2008, 08:41 AM

Still not sure what to try next. I think I have a couple sets of CJ rears that I can try and won't cost me anything but time.

94Dodge Truggy · 05-19-2008, 09:29 AM

I have seen the 2'' BDS springs used on a SOA with good luck behind a 350 motor and alot of wheeling. Finding the right spring combo can be difficult! Hopefully you can eliminate the wrap bar though.

JeepHD · 06-19-2008, 11:06 AM

Picked up four new BDS 2 inch lift springs this week for $73 a peice new. Purchased at Planet Powersports in Coldwater, MI and drove down the road to pick them up at the BDS distribution. They are 4 leaf with full military wrap, and are much thicker than stock springs, just hope they will flex well and not lift me too much.

94Dodge Truggy · 06-19-2008, 11:28 AM

I have had good luck with the bds springs in the past. Performance offroad (roy) carries them too.

05-18-2008, 01:53 AM	#1
shawnb Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 14	soa springs the best and cheapist way i have found is to run rear cj springs all the way around and add a leaf there thicker and hold up well

05-19-2008, 08:28 AM	#2
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Response I just got from BDS, really pretty vague: " Our 2" YJ springs have 4 leafs. As for how well they hold up in a SOA application varies depending on the setup. Rigs with heavily modified powertrain tend to be harder on the springs." __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

05-19-2008, 08:41 AM	#3
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Still not sure what to try next. I think I have a couple sets of CJ rears that I can try and won't cost me anything but time. __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

05-19-2008, 09:29 AM	#4
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I have seen the 2'' BDS springs used on a SOA with good luck behind a 350 motor and alot of wheeling. Finding the right spring combo can be difficult! Hopefully you can eliminate the wrap bar though. __________________

06-19-2008, 11:06 AM	#5
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	Picked up four new BDS 2 inch lift springs this week for $73 a peice new. Purchased at Planet Powersports in Coldwater, MI and drove down the road to pick them up at the BDS distribution. They are 4 leaf with full military wrap, and are much thicker than stock springs, just hope they will flex well and not lift me too much. __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

06-19-2008, 11:28 AM	#6
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I have had good luck with the bds springs in the past. Performance offroad (roy) carries them too. __________________