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Old 11-15-2013, 10:35 AM   #1
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Jeep springs for the rear... Help!!!

Ok so this a newbie question but I'm actually trying to lower my 64 LWB and I need to know the basics!
I got Jeep springs or coils to lower the rear but I'm assuming i will be using the Jeep rear coils correct? And can I cut those one round and a half? (Coil and a half) to reach a 4in drop? Or should I just put the rear jeep coils and get 2" blocks?... Or both??
Also do I just cut my stock springs a coil and a half to lower the front? Cause m assuming the Jeep coils are only good for the rear?
Will be doing this right now so any input is def helpful and appreciated immensely!!! Thx in advanced,
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Old 11-15-2013, 10:54 AM   #2
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Re: Jeep springs for the rear... Help!!!

This is my stepper with TJ springs, If you want it lower I would use 2 in. blocks as you lose a lot of carrying capacity with them. If you cut them you would lose a lot more.
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Old 11-15-2013, 12:02 PM   #3
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Re: Jeep springs for the rear... Help!!!

Don't cut the jeep spring. I have the pig tails cut off on the rear with 2" blocks, front are 1.5 coil cut
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Old 11-15-2013, 12:39 PM   #4
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Re: Jeep springs for the rear... Help!!!

The jeep springs will drop it almost 4" You cant cut them because they are tapered at the ends. I used 1999 TJ springs in the rear and removed 2 coils from the front stock springs. Looks great and rides good.
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