leave spring over axle

[USMC 0369]

There are alot of Torque Bar out there made by al most every company.

I'm dealing with a handicap though... the ole '74 doesn't have much market out there so I'll be fabbing one of my own up also... and...

I plan On making one for my jeep when I get home from Iraq.

Mine also will be fabbed once I get back from Iraq. Great brains think alike! I'm home in just 20 days or so days!!! Goodbye Fallujah!

[Jeeper Creeper]

Wow this is awesome, I'm actually getting educated, but I have another question...... could I use the shackle revolvers without gong to the SOA ? And if so would I lose any height that I have now with my regular shackles ? Ok, maybe two questions, How much height is actually gained from the SOA ?
Thanks all for hanging in there,
Dave

[aston]

1. could I use the shackle revolvers without gong to the SOA ? 2. And if so would I lose any height that I have now with my regular shackles ? Ok, maybe two questions, 3. How much height is actually gained from the SOA ?
Thanks all for hanging in there,
Dave

1. yes

2. depends. what is the length of your shackles and what is the length of the revolvers you are considering: ie the distance between the shackle bolts in a closed position.

3. The diameter of the axle tube, plus the height of the spring perches, plus thickness of spring pack - on my YJ this was 6" +/-

[aston]

Another thing to keep in mind, that I don't think we have covered, is that SOA allows you to use flatter springs.

I used to run 4.5" RE extreme duty springs. They worked great but because they are arched so much at rest they don't droop much when the load is removed.

I then went SOA and switched to 1.5" springs. At rest the springs are much flatter so they have more movement when the axle drops. Also I gained 1.5" in height. Also, also a flatter spring has a softer ride when driving down to the auto parts store.

[USMC 0369]

Not trying to hi-jack this tread, PROMISE!

I then went SOA and switched to 1.5" springs. At rest the springs are much flatter so they have more movement when the axle drops. Also I gained 1.5" in height. Also, also a flatter spring has a softer ride when driving down to the auto parts store.

These are the reasons I wanted to go SOA. More articulation and a softer ride than the ole CJ5 springs. I'm gonna have to pick yer brains a lot in the near future I think. Thanks for the info!

17 Days Left.

[UglyGreenJeep]

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[USMC 0369]

Dude! THANK YOU! Ima check this out in detail. I was hoping for a cheap method from the junkyard, but this is affordable AND simple.
Maybe I can get it put in BEFORE the August AAT run! Woot!

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[sully72]

so are these pretty much just cherokee springs?

[USMC 0369]

I got really excited about this! But I think the website or the company is out of business or something. I have no joy trying to contact them on the internet. (I dont have a way to contact them on the phone handy here in Iraq.) I wanted to order this kit and have it waiting for me when I get back to cali, but I dunno. IF ANYONE CAN HELP, I'd certainly appreciate it. I'm desperate!

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