MC.... Shackle idea

[78304CJ-7]

MC..... I have no idea if this can be done or not. But As I am doing research on springs I was wondering if it was possible to make a shacle for a CJ that would accept a 2.5" spring. Kinda go from 2" to 2.5"

Kinda look like this:

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....... //........\\
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The "dots" are for the spacing purposes, and the "=" would be the cross memember. The top would fit the stock 2" sping mount and the bottom would accept a wider 2.5" spring. As I stated above I have no idea if this would work or not.

Also on a side note. How do stock waggy springs comapre in lift to CJ springs. I am thinking when I go SOA if I use waggy springs will I gain any more lift, which I don't want.

-RJ

[jeepsr4ever]

sure how many do you want? I am in the process of offering stainless steel conversion shackles that are waterjet cut, but its down the road a little

[Kornchild]

Otherwise I think RE offers that shackle already, for their CJ lifts using YJ springs, don't quote me on that though...

[jeepsr4ever]

Korn is right RE does offer that, but it may be the wrong width for your app

[78304CJ-7]

I saw the one on RE and the thing is if I go with 2.5" (Width) YJ springs with SOA the only ones they have are +1" lift. Umm.... I don't want any more then what I am going to get with SOA, so can this be done without the added lift? Is there enough room to still make them strong enough yet bow out wider?

-RJ

[jeepsr4ever]

Yeah you can make them stubby and work for that app, when i get some time i will shoot you some numbers

[78304CJ-7]

Let me know... I am intrested. I Was also wondering something else while pondering this. Do stock CJ springs have more arc then stock YJ springs. I know Stock YJ springs are pretty mushy and flat, my CJ spring have a decent arc to them, If I used the RE 1.5" SOA springs is this about latteral move lift wise as using my CJ springs. I know I would have to move the front spring mount forward to accomidate them. Just wondering I want to keep my lift minimal to keep my COG down.

-RJ

[jeepsr4ever]

RJ man are you dealing with variables here, yes the cj leafs are more arched than a stock yj............alot more

[pyagid]

RJ man are you dealing with variables here, yes the cj leafs are more arched than a stock yj............alot more

I thought I read somewhere that YJ springs are a little longer.....Is this true? and with them less arched that would provide a softer and flexy ride.

[jeepsr4ever]

yup Pyagid thats true