Front leaf flip questions
I'm in the process of installing a 14 bolt rear into my '78 J10. I have to move the leaf springs inward to make the rear fit. Thinking of making new mounts under the frame rails for new 3/4 ton springs. This will give the rear at least a 7" lift by my estimates. In order to level the front out I am thinking of flipping the front leafs to above the axle tube. Am I right in guessing about 5" of lift there?
Not looking for tons of flex...actually want to control axle wrap. Will be using the truck for pulling and hauling heavy loads. Guessing of using around a 32 or 33" tire. Anybody done this before have any pointers? :!:
Re: Front leaf flip questions
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Originally Posted by jeep_man_401
In order to level the front out I am thinking of flipping the front leafs to above the axle tube. Am I right in guessing about 5" of lift there?
Haven't tried what your doing to the rear end but if you launch hard, you'll get wrap - unless you add a ladder bar or something.
The front SOA will net you the diameter of the tube + the height of the spring pad and maybe a bit from the spring pack depending on how it's layered. What you'll get depends on which axle you have, 5" is about right for a D-44. I ot 7" but I added a 2" Skyjacker spring lift to level me out in a CJ.