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soa on 1978 cj-7
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    soa on 1978 cj-7

    want to do a soa stock 30 in front and amc20 in back i have limited funding (xmas) what all will need to be changed and degree of yoke can you folks direct me in the right direction?

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    Just get some spring perches new around $45.00 ! Keep the front at parallel to the excisting mounts and put the rear end up at about 4 degrees.
    cj7 360 roller motor 291c heads np435 dana300 4-1 plus northwest fab 2.72 black box, currie hi pinion 9 inch front and currie rock jock dana60 rear,38 inch tsls custom shackle reversal and a little bit of rust lol

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    The only thing that you might have to modify is the steering arm from pitman to knuckle ! You might have to heat that up and bend in an s curve to clear the springs ! If you do need to make this mod be sure to gusset the arm with metal ! I used angle iron on my first attempt !
    cj7 360 roller motor 291c heads np435 dana300 4-1 plus northwest fab 2.72 black box, currie hi pinion 9 inch front and currie rock jock dana60 rear,38 inch tsls custom shackle reversal and a little bit of rust lol

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    ok thanks mike im not sure if soa is what i want the stock springs are flat style and its laying low in the front now mabe 2 1/2 sus. lift ? cheapest and easiest will do

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    I'm not the most technical of writers, but i did do a page on how we origionally did my SOA & shackle reversal.


    Could give you some ideas or at least what you can expect.

    http://www.mudslingerz.com/SOA.htm
    AHHHH Crap, what did I break this time?

    Mudslingerz.com

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    a 2.5" or 4" lift might suit you. For a spring over, you will need to weld on new perches, get longers shocks, longer brake lines, have your driveshafts lengthened (maybe even a CV style shaft for the rear axle), make sure the steering clears, new u bolts, dropped pitman arm, and all that fun stuff. Just pick up a bolt on lift kit and be done with it. A lot less work if you don't have all the tools to fab up a spring over. I have a Rubicon Express Extreme Duty lift and it came with EVERYTHING that I needed. It might be out of your price range though. Steer clear of cheap lifts (ProComp, ETC), for they give a harsh ride from stiff springs. Just ask around and if I were you, I would pick up a used lift kit. Much cheaper, then you can upgrade as money prevails!
    Hope this helps,
    Jack

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