So if I go with the 8 lug front/rear,will the lift kit from BJ's come in 3/4 ton springs or does that pretty much eliminate the whole heavy duty suspension?
BJ's 6" lift on 3/4 ton?
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AFAIK BJ's lifts kits only come in one spring rate, which I would guess is something a bit over half ton spring ratings.
So yes, you would lose the HD suspension.Thomas Russell
1987 Cherokee Laredo 2-Door 4.0/AW4
1971 Gladiator J2000 Platform-Stake Dump 350/T18
1970 Gladiator J3000 3407Z Camper Truck 350/T181968 Wagoneer Custom 327/TH400
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Custom springs up front and blocks or custom springs in the rear. I would think that a stiff spring (for weight carrying capacity) and a lot of arch for lift would give a pretty bad ride though.Thomas Russell
1987 Cherokee Laredo 2-Door 4.0/AW4
1971 Gladiator J2000 Platform-Stake Dump 350/T18
1970 Gladiator J3000 3407Z Camper Truck 350/T181968 Wagoneer Custom 327/TH400
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Originally posted by GuruSo how do I get 35's and still get the duty?Maybe some helper air bags?
Do you ever search and read, or just post twenty questions each day?1979 Cherokee - Built 401, NV4500, Dana 300, 6" BJ's Lift w/ Bilstein 5125 Shocks, Goodyear Wrangler MT/R 35X12.5R15, Front Brake Upgrade w/ GM 2500 Calipers & EBC Pads, Rear Disc Brake Conversion, Z&M Jeeps Dash Insert w/ VDO Series 1 Gauges, Tad Rack, Ramsey Hidden Winch w/ REP8000, Hydroboost, CS140
1967 J3500 - Making plans
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Originally posted by GuruSo how do I get 35's and still get the duty?Maybe some helper air bags?
I also plan to flip the shackle so I can order the Hellcreek front springs. Don't plan to go to a bigger tire yet but I want to get my frame out of the snow more when I break driveways.
This truck, kaisermans I think, was able to put on 36's, or 9.50x16's, bias tires. So it all depends on how wide of a tire you want to go. I do like the ride height of this rig!
Last edited by COLOFIREMAN; 09-19-2010, 12:38 AM.Jason in the Mountains
1978 J10 LB,OE 4-speed,4:10's,4BBl,and just 85K(daily driver)
1988 Grand Waggy 8" lift 35" A/T's (under construction)
1984 CJ7 12" lift 39" Iroks 1 tons
1979 Cherokee Super Chief (under construction )
1974 J-10 LB Buick 455 BB 4" lift 33" BFG tires
1973 J-4800 LB plow truck 7" lift 255/85/16 LT Truxs MT's
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I'm gonna assume you have a j-20. Let's be realistic here the stock springs suck. If you want 35's and a decent ride do the bj's springs. I dunno what you need a 3/4 but test out the bj's springs and see if they sag. If so bag it, or use a helper spring. if not use keep on truckin. Be sure you specify a j20 when ordering so you get ubolts to fit the 6077 cherokee chief 360/435/205-60/60-42's
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Originally posted by 4x4fEvErI'm gonna assume you have a J-20. Let's be realistic here the stock springs suck. If you want 35's and a decent ride do the bj's springs. I dunno what you need a 3/4 but test out the bj's springs and see if they sag. If so bag it, or use a helper spring. if not use keep on truckin. Be sure you specify a J20 when ordering so you get ubolts to fit the 60Jason in the Mountains
1978 J10 LB,OE 4-speed,4:10's,4BBl,and just 85K(daily driver)
1988 Grand Waggy 8" lift 35" A/T's (under construction)
1984 CJ7 12" lift 39" Iroks 1 tons
1979 Cherokee Super Chief (under construction )
1974 J-10 LB Buick 455 BB 4" lift 33" BFG tires
1973 J-4800 LB plow truck 7" lift 255/85/16 LT Truxs MT's
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Yes I do search and read,but some of the questions I have asked I did'nt find what I was lookin' for.anyhow thanks for all the info.I have a J10 golden eagle but found a J20 front and rear.I work on a ranch and it's kinda handy to be able to move stock trailors and cattle around when the big trucks are bein used.Guru Customz Jack it to Jesus!!!
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I for got about SOA front and shackle flip for the rear. Tons of info on that here. Use the google seach like I mentioned.
You will have to do somehitng for your steering, and you will probable need longer driveshafts for a SOA in the front.
My truck above with the 36" bias plys is about 2" above stock height in the front and 1" in the rear. The tires rubbed the front corners of the front fenders, I think I would have been okay if I had trimmed them. The rear srpigs are so stiff I never would have rubbed back there.Thomas Russell
1987 Cherokee Laredo 2-Door 4.0/AW4
1971 Gladiator J2000 Platform-Stake Dump 350/T18
1970 Gladiator J3000 3407Z Camper Truck 350/T181968 Wagoneer Custom 327/TH400
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Yep that's just right on that truck,that's where I want mine to sit.I believe I have decided to go with BJ's 6W/bags in the rear.And, I may end up going with 36".There's a certain look I'm trying for and I think that will work.I may also go with a 1" lift shackel in the rear to get a slight rake.That's one nice truck.Guru Customz Jack it to Jesus!!!
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Unless you flip the rear shackles, a lift shackle will lower your ride height. Lift shackles only work for suspensions with the shackle pointing toward the ground.Thomas Russell
1987 Cherokee Laredo 2-Door 4.0/AW4
1971 Gladiator J2000 Platform-Stake Dump 350/T18
1970 Gladiator J3000 3407Z Camper Truck 350/T181968 Wagoneer Custom 327/TH400
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your best / least expensive route would be the 6" full suspension and bags for the rear for when towing heavy loads.BJ's Off-Road
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