need pics of rear coil set up.

[shadowjeep]

i need pics of some rear coil setups of wags. i have some ideas but i always like to see what is out there before i start gathering parts.:D

[BRUTUS]

How about Nick's chero...

http://www.rebelrockrunners.org/gallery/v/buildups/nick/

[shadowjeep]

thanks for the link brutus. i like the setup.

[orangecherokee]

if you need any more info please feel free to ask. i'll try and get back with you asap.

[shadowjeep]

thanks, actually i do have a few dozen questions.

ill start with where did you find your parts?

where did you get the coils and what are they from?

and on your upper links, did you use tabs to secure them to the frame?

[BRUTUS]

Shadow you need to search man... pretty easy

Here is the thread that Nick states some of his parts:

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=46570
post #34 I believe.

[shadowjeep]

yeah, i usually use the search option, but im at work and i dont have too much time to seach. surfin at work is a no no.:D when im at home im workin on the wag. thanks for the help though. it did answer about the coils. i was wondering if they were from a bronco or not.:thumbsup:

[orangecherokee]

Wild Horse coils they are and they are the beef IMO. for the upper links it takes a tube insert welded into the frame.

[shadowjeep]

im starting to like the four link setup more and more. im not sure i can do it right but ill definatly give it a shot. what would be other options on putting one together as far as link locations and shock mounting points? are there other configurations to consider?

[orangecherokee]

well, mine was a double triangulated 4-link. you could do a regular 4 link and ditch the crossmember and go straight to the frame with your mounts. as for shock mounts, just get creative. i made mine like something i had seen before. i just made a cut out in the floor and ran mine up that way. just don't get too extreme on the angles. i think you can get out for cheap but you'll need to do some searching for cheap steel and other parts like heims, tube inserts, etc. :fsj:

[shadowjeep]

thanks for the info. i will be looking for parts for a few months and getting a game plan together. you have been a big help. if you come across any other info on this let me know, again, thanks.:thumbsup:

[KYJ10]

Mine may not be from a wag, but it has some real good shots of a 4 link. Go to fullsizejeeps.com Look for kyj10 under the users tab. Look for any with 4link in the title. Also, there is a real nice 4 link calculator on pirate, that is a pretty good resource to use. Dennis

[shadowjeep]

nice links guys, they give me lots of ideas. keepem coming.

orangecherokee, kyj10, i like both setups. thanks

thanks for the heads up brutus

[KYJ10]

Im planning on finally being wheelable by this months end. Want to make a close weekend trip just to try out the new mods. Been thinking about harlan, since Im only a couple hours away. If I go there, I'll let you know. How far is garrett from harlan? Dennis

[RicoBlaster]

I've always wondered about adapting a ZJ rear end setup. Would be nice to get an aftermarket longarm kit and making that work. Would be fun to try....

[orangecherokee]

i suggest trying to find beefier coils then on a ZJ. i've seen them work but it seems that much weight needs more beef.

[RicoBlaster]

I was thinking about on a J-truck...the back of my truck weighs much less than a ZJ...lol.

[BRUTUS]

I was thinking about on a J-truck...the back of my truck weighs much less than a ZJ...lol.

You are not planning on loading the bed up with toys are you? As soon as you put an atv, coolers, toolboxes etc... J-truck can easily exceed ZJ capacity.

[RicoBlaster]

My J-truck IS my toy...hahahaha!

Anyway, I was just pondering aloud. I'm not actually doing this conversion....