Suspension Rebuild

jeepmanjeff · 09-16-2016, 11:07 AM

I am beginning the suspension rebuild on my Jeep CJ-7.

Current setup is leaf in front and TJ Coil springs in back. Race Runner 14" shocks at corners.

New setup

Same 3 link hybrid in back. 4 link new setup with truss in front. ORI 16" shock/struts on the corners.

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/gallery/...p?c=11&userid=

jeepmanjeff · 09-16-2016, 11:46 AM

I have to say our picture tools suck! Sorry I tried to flip some of the pics and it just does work. If your neck hurts my apologies

jeepmanjeff · 09-19-2016, 12:56 AM

Made steady progress this weekend. 4 linkis complete! I have 35.25" lower links and 25" upper. All triangulated to the max I can allow. No hinderance anywhere with full flex. Next up is hydro lines, brake Lines and exhaust relocate. Once the ORI get here I will be rocking again

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jeepmanjeff · 09-23-2016, 11:18 AM

More progress. ORI shocks arrive today. Driveshafts installed and new center brake drop in. Will get new hydro lines tomorrow for steering and install shocks as well. This Sunday I pick up my 39.5 boggers I am trading my 44 for even Steven.

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jeepmanjeff · 09-23-2016, 06:36 PM

ORI tacked in place in the front. Thing is gonna flex like crazy!

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93 Krawler · 09-23-2016, 09:08 PM

Looks like you'll be ready for harlan. 👍

jeepmanjeff · 09-23-2016, 11:22 PM

Wish but with work travel I am for sure not going to be done. This working on weekends is cramping my time frame.

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jeepmanjeff · 09-26-2016, 12:21 PM

no high steer

jeepmanjeff · 09-27-2016, 11:10 AM

had them before and hated them. to much pressure on those places in my opinion.

93 Krawler · 10-03-2016, 08:36 PM

So how's it going?

jeepmanjeff · 10-04-2016, 11:28 AM

Good...I have the front almost done and the rear will be done Friday/Saturday. James will be over Sunday to charge the shocks...then paint...

monkeystrong · 10-05-2016, 11:18 PM

Nice work Jeff. It looks great!

jeepmanjeff · 10-06-2016, 12:17 PM

it does but no binding at any angle. I will try and get some pics today from the sides

jeepmanjeff · 10-06-2016, 07:50 PM

Pics from the side as requested. I got the new radiator completed, left brake line ran, d-ring welded on for chains and struts turned to gain access for the charging ports.

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jeepmanjeff · 10-07-2016, 07:47 PM

Ready for charging!

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jeepmanjeff · 10-08-2016, 03:59 PM

More progress got the radiator bled and brakes. Made a new light bar for 40"LED light bar to be acquired later. Got a coat of paint on her as well. Lots of sanding off the old red that I hated!

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jeepmanjeff · 10-10-2016, 11:50 PM

Getting closer. I had to move the front axle strut mounts 2 times to
Get the clearance I needed for the tires. But it is done. Need to rerun the front brakes and paint again. Charge shocks as well then test.

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jeepmanjeff · 10-12-2016, 06:27 PM

Struts charged and tested. Crazy travel!

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jeepmanjeff · 10-14-2016, 08:44 PM

Insane! Body roll under control with the help of an ORI expert in Cali.

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93 Krawler · 10-16-2016, 11:49 AM

Nice 👍

jeepmanjeff · 10-17-2016, 05:29 PM

More painting done this weekend.

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jeepmanjeff · 10-23-2016, 12:26 AM

Ready for Rush!

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jeepmanjeff · 11-10-2016, 10:49 AM

Well I have to say this was a great investment. Got a lot of complaints I was going to fast down the trails

. The ride was fantastic and the flex was unbelievable. I did not lift a tire the entire weekend. Body roll was a bit scary at first but I got use to it. I am going to move the front shock completely to directly above the axle and where they attach at to the axle as well...so pretty much a redesign on the dana 60 but this will drastically help on the body roll and bring the height back down about 3 inches in the front and 2 in the rear I am estimating. I plan to start that after I get back from Haiti in 2 weeks.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

jeepmanjeff · 12-13-2016, 06:50 PM

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jeepmanjeff · 12-17-2016, 06:23 PM

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09-16-2016, 11:07 AM	#1
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Suspension Rebuild I am beginning the suspension rebuild on my Jeep CJ-7. Current setup is leaf in front and TJ Coil springs in back. Race Runner 14" shocks at corners. New setup Same 3 link hybrid in back. 4 link new setup with truss in front. ORI 16" shock/struts on the corners. http://www.cincyoffroad.com/gallery/...p?c=11&userid= __________________ Keep them on all 4's Last edited by jeepmanjeff; 09-16-2016 at 11:34 AM. Reason: added gallery link

09-16-2016, 11:46 AM	#2
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	I have to say our picture tools suck! Sorry I tried to flip some of the pics and it just does work. If your neck hurts my apologies __________________ Keep them on all 4's

09-19-2016, 12:56 AM	#3
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Made steady progress this weekend. 4 linkis complete! I have 35.25" lower links and 25" upper. All triangulated to the max I can allow. No hinderance anywhere with full flex. Next up is hydro lines, brake Lines and exhaust relocate. Once the ORI get here I will be rocking again . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

09-23-2016, 11:18 AM	#4
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	More progress. ORI shocks arrive today. Driveshafts installed and new center brake drop in. Will get new hydro lines tomorrow for steering and install shocks as well. This Sunday I pick up my 39.5 boggers I am trading my 44 for even Steven. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

09-23-2016, 06:36 PM	#5
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	ORI tacked in place in the front. Thing is gonna flex like crazy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

09-23-2016, 09:08 PM	#6
93 Krawler >>>PMC<<< - CORE Member - - Administrator - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 2,069 Images: 1268	Looks like you'll be ready for harlan. 👍

09-23-2016, 11:22 PM	#7
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Wish but with work travel I am for sure not going to be done. This working on weekends is cramping my time frame. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

09-26-2016, 12:21 PM	#8
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	no high steer __________________ Keep them on all 4's

09-27-2016, 11:10 AM	#9
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	had them before and hated them. to much pressure on those places in my opinion. __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-03-2016, 08:36 PM	#10
93 Krawler >>>PMC<<< - CORE Member - - Administrator - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 2,069 Images: 1268	So how's it going?

10-04-2016, 11:28 AM	#11
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Good...I have the front almost done and the rear will be done Friday/Saturday. James will be over Sunday to charge the shocks...then paint... __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-05-2016, 11:18 PM	#12
monkeystrong Señor Monkey Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgetown, Ohio Posts: 185	Nice work Jeff. It looks great!

10-06-2016, 12:17 PM	#13
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	it does but no binding at any angle. I will try and get some pics today from the sides __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-06-2016, 07:50 PM	#14
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Pics from the side as requested. I got the new radiator completed, left brake line ran, d-ring welded on for chains and struts turned to gain access for the charging ports. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-07-2016, 07:47 PM	#15
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Ready for charging! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-08-2016, 03:59 PM	#16
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	More progress got the radiator bled and brakes. Made a new light bar for 40"LED light bar to be acquired later. Got a coat of paint on her as well. Lots of sanding off the old red that I hated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-10-2016, 11:50 PM	#17
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Getting closer. I had to move the front axle strut mounts 2 times to Get the clearance I needed for the tires. But it is done. Need to rerun the front brakes and paint again. Charge shocks as well then test. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-12-2016, 06:27 PM	#18
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Struts charged and tested. Crazy travel! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-14-2016, 08:44 PM	#19
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Insane! Body roll under control with the help of an ORI expert in Cali. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-16-2016, 11:49 AM	#20
93 Krawler >>>PMC<<< - CORE Member - - Administrator - Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 2,069 Images: 1268	Nice 👍

10-17-2016, 05:29 PM	#21
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	More painting done this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

10-23-2016, 12:26 AM	#22
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Ready for Rush! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Keep them on all 4's

11-10-2016, 10:49 AM	#23
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Suspension performance Well I have to say this was a great investment. Got a lot of complaints I was going to fast down the trails . The ride was fantastic and the flex was unbelievable. I did not lift a tire the entire weekend. Body roll was a bit scary at first but I got use to it. I am going to move the front shock completely to directly above the axle and where they attach at to the axle as well...so pretty much a redesign on the dana 60 but this will drastically help on the body roll and bring the height back down about 3 inches in the front and 2 in the rear I am estimating. I plan to start that after I get back from Haiti in 2 weeks. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater __________________ Keep them on all 4's

12-13-2016, 06:50 PM	#24
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Post Moved __________________ Keep them on all 4's Last edited by jeepmanjeff; 12-19-2016 at 08:34 AM.

12-17-2016, 06:23 PM	#25
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	Post moved to new discussion __________________ Keep them on all 4's Last edited by jeepmanjeff; 12-19-2016 at 08:33 AM.