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08-20-2007, 06:08 PM
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Mixing and matching
Can anyone tell me on what other vehicles I may find springs that will fit my 72 J4000? I think this will broaden my search for a used set of 3"+ springs. I flipped the shackles in the rear and need something to level the front with the back. Thanks.
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08-20-2007, 07:33 PM
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Scout II's, but you will need to use the Jeep main leaf.
No others that I know of.
Your best bet is new 4" front springs from Hell Creek.
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08-21-2007, 03:17 PM
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Part II
Appears my front springs are 2" wide. Anyone ever put 2.5" on the front of a J truck, or a rig with 2" original springs? Seems like wider shackle and new U-bolts would do it. What is the length of the rear post mount bolt? Will the 2.5" fit with room for the nut?
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08-21-2007, 03:28 PM
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Front post is not long enough for 2.5" wide springs I do not think, but yes, I changed mine over to the newer style mounts (and axle).
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08-21-2007, 03:47 PM
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Did you make your own front shackle and rear post?
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08-22-2007, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by J4intheGorge
Did you make your own front shackle and rear post?
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No, I had a member here cut the front hangers off a J20 and used stock 2.5" wide FSJ springs from a Chero along with a secondary main spring for my J2000.
A lot of this will not apply to you unless you are looking to upgrade axles but the concept is the same.
http://members.cox.net/fsjntechstuff/lostmyposts.JPG
http://members.cox.net/fsjntechstuff...sinstalled.JPG
http://members.cox.net/fsjntechstuff/HD44Install.JPG
http://members.cox.net/fsjntechstuff/tirefitup.JPG
Since I need to move front hangers again on another FSJ I made some of these...
http://members.cox.net/ttsfabworks/S...ingHangers.JPG
...I really made them out of necessity since removing hangers intact is a PITA, lots of companys make spring hangers.
I need to add I do not think there is anything wrong with going with the HellCreek springs, they are a good product by a reputable company that has worked hard to fill our needs.
It's just not what I was looking for at the time.
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08-22-2007, 05:15 PM
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I'm going with Hell Creek. $140 each side with rubber bushings. Might as well get what I need to make it right. Used springs can have sag on one or both sides and I would hate to modify it and brake something on the trail. Now for tires/wheels, ugh $.
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