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vanceman · 10-04-2010, 09:35 PM

I have been reading on here where a lot of people are using Jeep springs to get a 4" + drop. If you used them did you have to modify the spring retainers because mine bottom out before they get tight on the spring, and exactly how much drop did you get? I got a set given to me and I am trying to figure out if I want to try to use them or just buy some 4" drop springs. Any thoughts and tips would be greatly appreciated.

vanceman · 10-05-2010, 08:22 PM

So I take it that no one is running Jeep springs.

sv10001975 · 10-17-2010, 02:00 PM

i've got a set to, but haven't had time to install them yet

KQQL IT · 10-17-2010, 07:19 PM

I understand its more for drag racing, more stored energy

qksilver · 10-17-2010, 07:34 PM

I have a set and am using them. On a jeep, so not much help but if you need pix on how they are mounted i could take some when i am out at my shop on Thursday. It's a 79 cherokee if that helps.

Pm me

Thanks,
Steve

oldblue1968chevy · 10-17-2010, 10:35 PM

Im running them

late 90's TJ rears

You cant haul much with em, they do bottom out with the retainers, I havent worked that out yet..You can make your own shock relocators, and adj panhard bar also, post back if ya interested..

I may swap mine back out for stock, caues i use my truck as a truck too much to justify the awesome stance..

raycow · 10-17-2010, 11:07 PM

Is this for front or rear?

Ray

Indian113 · 10-18-2010, 07:39 AM

I'm using the TJ springs on my 64 in the rear,I only got a 3" drop but I like it. Haven't tried hauling anything in it as I don't use it as a DD. The spring retainers bolted right up No problem.

M5- · 10-19-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian113

I'm using the TJ springs on my 64 in the rear,I only got a 3" drop but I like it. Haven't tried hauling anything in it as I don't use it as a DD. The spring retainers bolted right up No problem.

Basically the same here. I just flatened the spring retainers with a hammer which basically just took the dome out of them and they hold the springs fine. They ride really nice but I don't think they do too much for the performance too soft. I ended up with about 2 3/4" drop on a short step, you might get more on a long fleet or heavier truck.

M5

oldblue1968chevy · 10-19-2010, 07:33 PM

^Good idea about the hammer, will do mine next time they are off

10-04-2010, 09:35 PM	#1
vanceman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 140	Jeep Springs I have been reading on here where a lot of people are using Jeep springs to get a 4" + drop. If you used them did you have to modify the spring retainers because mine bottom out before they get tight on the spring, and exactly how much drop did you get? I got a set given to me and I am trying to figure out if I want to try to use them or just buy some 4" drop springs. Any thoughts and tips would be greatly appreciated.

10-05-2010, 08:22 PM	#2
vanceman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 140	Re: Jeep Springs So I take it that no one is running Jeep springs.

10-17-2010, 02:00 PM	#3
sv10001975 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Macon,GA Posts: 62	Re: Jeep Springs i've got a set to, but haven't had time to install them yet

10-17-2010, 07:19 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Jeep Springs I understand its more for drag racing, more stored energy __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-17-2010, 07:34 PM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Jeep Springs I have a set and am using them. On a jeep, so not much help but if you need pix on how they are mounted i could take some when i am out at my shop on Thursday. It's a 79 cherokee if that helps. Pm me Thanks, Steve

10-17-2010, 10:35 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep Springs Im running them late 90's TJ rears You cant haul much with em, they do bottom out with the retainers, I havent worked that out yet..You can make your own shock relocators, and adj panhard bar also, post back if ya interested.. I may swap mine back out for stock, caues i use my truck as a truck too much to justify the awesome stance.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-17-2010, 11:07 PM	#7
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Jeep Springs Is this for front or rear? Ray

10-18-2010, 07:39 AM	#8
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Jeep Springs I'm using the TJ springs on my 64 in the rear,I only got a 3" drop but I like it. Haven't tried hauling anything in it as I don't use it as a DD. The spring retainers bolted right up No problem.

10-19-2010, 07:33 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep Springs ^Good idea about the hammer, will do mine next time they are off Attached Images __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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