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CVA59 · 01-26-2011, 11:18 AM

Is there a smaller overall diameter spring i can use on the rear of my 64? NOT the spring coils diameter but the OVERALL spring size diameter. My stock springs are sticking outside the frame 2" and i need them flush with the frame edge so i can run my wide tires and have plenty of clearance. With my current wheels backspacing and rearend width i need this additional 2" of clearance to be on the safe side. I know Jeep springs will work but i think they are still to large in diameter. Ideas?

Indian113 · 01-26-2011, 11:26 AM

My TJ springs were the same diameter as the stock springs

CVA59 · 01-26-2011, 12:47 PM

Yes, but TJ's won't do me any good. I need a smaller diameter spring that still has the pigtails on each end.

mwipp · 01-26-2011, 08:25 PM

what about airbags? i know the have some that are a smaller like a 4" diameter. you can easily fab them to fit where the stock springs are. thats what i did... but i wasnt worried about clearence so i think i have 7.25" diameter bags

*lakeroadster* · 01-26-2011, 08:30 PM

It is my understanding that smaller diameter air bags = more pressure for the same lift = harsher ride.

mwipp · 01-26-2011, 09:09 PM

that is true... but i know im planning of switching to a smaller diameter bag so i can run a lower pressure than im sitting at now... but i was only gonna drop to a 6"bag

**Captainfab** · 01-27-2011, 01:57 AM

It may be easier to just relocate the spring. Maybe fab some brackets on the axle tube and coresponding location on the frame or a crossmember. Something like on a Chevelle and Impala.

CVA59 · 01-27-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

It may be easier to just relocate the spring. Maybe fab some brackets on the axle tube and coresponding location on the frame or a crossmember. Something like on a Chevelle and Impala.

Thanks Fab. That is about what i have come to the conclusion of doing. It would not be hard to move them inboard and that would allow me to still run my stock suspension. I was thinking if there was a spring out there with a smaller diameter that would be a quick change out, that would be the simplest way to go. I'm sure there is one but it would take me forever to find it, LOL.

01-26-2011, 11:18 AM	#1
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Coil Spring Question Is there a smaller overall diameter spring i can use on the rear of my 64? NOT the spring coils diameter but the OVERALL spring size diameter. My stock springs are sticking outside the frame 2" and i need them flush with the frame edge so i can run my wide tires and have plenty of clearance. With my current wheels backspacing and rearend width i need this additional 2" of clearance to be on the safe side. I know Jeep springs will work but i think they are still to large in diameter. Ideas? __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

01-26-2011, 11:26 AM	#2
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Coil Spring Question My TJ springs were the same diameter as the stock springs

01-26-2011, 12:47 PM	#3
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Coil Spring Question Yes, but TJ's won't do me any good. I need a smaller diameter spring that still has the pigtails on each end. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

01-26-2011, 08:25 PM	#4
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Re: Coil Spring Question what about airbags? i know the have some that are a smaller like a 4" diameter. you can easily fab them to fit where the stock springs are. thats what i did... but i wasnt worried about clearence so i think i have 7.25" diameter bags

01-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#5
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Coil Spring Question It is my understanding that smaller diameter air bags = more pressure for the same lift = harsher ride.

01-26-2011, 09:09 PM	#6
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Re: Coil Spring Question that is true... but i know im planning of switching to a smaller diameter bag so i can run a lower pressure than im sitting at now... but i was only gonna drop to a 6"bag

01-27-2011, 01:57 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Coil Spring Question It may be easier to just relocate the spring. Maybe fab some brackets on the axle tube and coresponding location on the frame or a crossmember. Something like on a Chevelle and Impala. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 01-27-2011 at 01:58 AM.



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