Hardcore Jeeps with Leaf Springs - Page 5

BlackSkies7 · 02-08-2009, 07:57 AM

I am running Alcan mains and military 2nds in my front packs. The rest of the leaves are off of a chevy 2500. Your exactly right, I didn't go with full Alcans to cheap out, so far it works nice.

John00TJ · 02-08-2009, 09:39 AM

01 TJ here with Xj rear leafs on a shaved 14 bolt

acousticrawk · 02-08-2009, 11:36 AM

well, i must say, leaf springs arent the best, but sometimes it what you have to work with. i havnt been able to afford a coiled jeep that i can smash to bits on the trail just yet, so all my rigs have been leafed. best bet:

couple inch lift springs, (GOOD ONES, not rancho or skyjacker junk)
SOA
traction device to prevent wheel hop

very capable!

ahighfivetolife · 02-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John00TJ

01 TJ here with Xj rear leafs on a shaved 14 bolt

Have you wheeled with those XJ rears yet? Those 4 leaf ones are gonna give you a lot of trouble if you don't beef them up yet. Don't take it out too far without testing them out first. I put a YJ main and a YJ AAL in each pack and it's still flexes really easy. Just my .02

Otherwise looks really clean.

Quote:

Did you buy those Johnny joints or build them. I think I might wanna do that...

theydontstop · 02-08-2009, 12:45 PM

More recent pics with 39" Krawlers

brokejeep · 02-08-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soon2AdjustYou

is there build thread for this YJ?

Kind of.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...010&highlight=

John00TJ · 02-08-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahighfivetolife

Have you wheeled with those XJ rears yet? Those 4 leaf ones are gonna give you a lot of trouble if you don't beef them up yet. Don't take it out too far without testing them out first. I put a YJ main and a YJ AAL in each pack and it's still flexes really easy. Just my .02

Otherwise looks really clean.

no still in the build process ..i saw a few guys had problems with the leafs bending .i plan on adding a main and millitary wrap but i need to do other crap first ..thanks

Action Fab · 02-08-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahighfivetolife

Did you buy those Johnny joints or build them. I think I might wanna do that...

they are creeper joints from Trail Gear.

ahighfivetolife · 02-08-2009, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Action Fab

they are creeper joints from Trail Gear.

Have you had any experience with these yet? Do they add a noticeable amount of flex to your leaf setups? If they do I'm gonna throw some on both sides.

Action Fab · 02-08-2009, 08:45 PM

it gets rid of a lot of spring bind, the flex isnt really aided, just spring bind.

irocyj41 · 02-08-2009, 09:00 PM

This is what i started with 2 sets of xj springs made into one .

This is what i ended up with .

It actually was not that expensive to do . Maybe 300 to 400 max . I had to fab most brackets myself and got free springs from a buddy to get those figures . Ballistic has all the other brackets and joints I could not fab myself .No more axle wrap

irocyj41 · 02-08-2009, 09:34 PM

Flex is similar but ride quality is much better .

muddy_xj · 02-08-2009, 11:10 PM

Some pictures from a trip to Central Oregon

Big_Mark · 02-08-2009, 11:46 PM

Leaf springs Rock and leaf springs suck, it just depends on the weather.

I'm getting Coil overs but have run leafs for a long time. As with anything, a good driver can work with what he's got, not just work with what he bought.

LOL

4funner86 · 02-09-2009, 12:11 AM

jake in the 2007 ultimate adventure runs leafs at all 4 corners and loves them

http://www.sierrastompers.org/runpic.../DSC01642.jpg\

pic can be seen here

rzmod · 02-09-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Action Fab

Here is an unlimited that I am building right now, waggy rear leafs, and 4 link front. Will be running 42's and 60/70 combo both with a heavy shave.

Mr.N · 02-09-2009, 09:46 PM

I think a lot people don't take much time to make leaf springs work.

I've seem more SOA leaf sprungs where the shocks or brake lines are the limiters to travel than not. Heck maybe a 4 out of 5.

It seems when some people want flex, they think they have to go with linked rear and/or front.
I'm not knocking the links, I've been out done by vehicles with them many time... I just think too many people jump from leafs because thats what people on the internet say to do.

My junk on STOCK CJ springs, HD type.

Give Springs a chance, that's all I'm saying...

flatlander757 · 02-10-2009, 04:07 PM

Very cool thread, I'm planning on leaf springs on the front of my TJ when I build it(picking up axles tomorrow

).

So the RE 1.5" YJ SOA work really well?

Anyone with axle-wrap issues in the front? anyone have the need to add a traction bar in front?

muddy_xj · 02-10-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatlander757

Very cool thread, I'm planning on leaf springs on the front of my TJ when I build it(picking up axles tomorrow

).

So the RE 1.5" YJ SOA work really well?

Anyone with axle-wrap issues in the front? anyone have the need to add a traction bar in front?

The REs held up to a lot of abuse but I have broke 2 springs, they lasted for a good 6 months of hard wheeling. I seriously considered a front traction bar because I felt I still had enough wrap to kill springs. I switched over to military wrapped BDS springs after the second break and didnt break those but they dont have many hours of use on them. I'm linking it in a few weeks so I dont have much "data"

ahighfivetolife · 02-10-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddy_xj

The REs held up to a lot of abuse but I have broke 2 springs, they lasted for a good 6 months of hard wheeling. I seriously considered a front traction bar because I felt I still had enough wrap to kill springs. I switched over to military wrapped BDS springs after the second break and didnt break those but they dont have many hours of use on them. I'm linking it in a few weeks so I dont have much "data"

What size springs? Part number?

e_rok · 02-10-2009, 06:49 PM

71 jeepster Commando

mrtoddb · 02-10-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dookey

so are you saying leaf springs are good?

As a matter of fact I am! Coils are waaaay to complicated.....

CAPTAIN_MORGAN · 02-11-2009, 09:04 AM

My Junk! I got to do something different to my suspension. The front is too stiff and the rear is too slinky. Rig only ways 3500 lbs so I don't know if I should stiffin up the rear or try something different in the front.

Blacksheep Blvd / Clayton

JDunn · 02-11-2009, 10:17 AM

1.5 RE SOA front/4.5 Coils rear. I love how this setup works.

robs88yj · 02-11-2009, 10:39 AM

Here is mine.
'88 w/chevy front springs up front, XJ's in rear with extra XJ main leaf and add-a-leaf.

02-08-2009, 07:57 AM	#101
BlackSkies7 Supporting the cause Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31931 Location: NYC Posts: 173	I am running Alcan mains and military 2nds in my front packs. The rest of the leaves are off of a chevy 2500. Your exactly right, I didn't go with full Alcans to cheap out, so far it works nice. __________________ I have a few jeeps, alot of ideas, and no money.

02-08-2009, 09:39 AM	#102
John00TJ Wheeler Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 94295 Posts: 200	01 TJ here with Xj rear leafs on a shaved 14 bolt __________________ 2000 TJ 3/4 ton ,shaved 14 bolt ,Xj leafs and some other shit ..a work in progress http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=670258

02-08-2009, 11:36 AM	#103
acousticrawk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76909 Location: springfield, ohio Posts: 94	well, i must say, leaf springs arent the best, but sometimes it what you have to work with. i havnt been able to afford a coiled jeep that i can smash to bits on the trail just yet, so all my rigs have been leafed. best bet: couple inch lift springs, (GOOD ONES, not rancho or skyjacker junk) SOA traction device to prevent wheel hop very capable! __________________ Springfield Ohio Jeep Club - PM for details! Save Tellico Post #155

02-08-2009, 12:45 PM	#105
theydontstop Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51580 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 883	More recent pics with 39" Krawlers __________________ YJ Buggy, 60/14, Krawlers, leaf springs, 4-cylinders, stretched The endless wheeling cycle: Build your bitch BEAT YOUR BITCH! Fix your bitch... ...GET SOME!

02-08-2009, 08:45 PM	#110
Action Fab Rock God Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77386 Location: Hot Springs, Ar Posts: 1,139	it gets rid of a lot of spring bind, the flex isnt really aided, just spring bind. __________________ 98 ZJ 5.9, nerrowed 60's W/detroits 5.13's 35spl moser's F&R, bead locked 42's, tri4linked F/R, psc full hydro, armord, caged, stretched, 00 TJ 4.0/3550/231, polished 44's sit'en low on Krawlers 94 ZJ 5.9/ atlas II 4.3/ D44 Auburn ECTED/ HP30 ARB/ 4.56's, 6", 35's, arb bumpers, M8000, OBA.

02-08-2009, 09:00 PM	#111
irocyj41 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101170 Location: Iowa Posts: 99	This is what i started with 2 sets of xj springs made into one . This is what i ended up with . It actually was not that expensive to do . Maybe 300 to 400 max . I had to fab most brackets myself and got free springs from a buddy to get those figures . Ballistic has all the other brackets and joints I could not fab myself .No more axle wrap Last edited by irocyj41; 02-08-2009 at 09:25 PM.

02-08-2009, 09:34 PM	#112
irocyj41 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101170 Location: Iowa Posts: 99	Flex is similar but ride quality is much better .

02-08-2009, 11:46 PM	#114
Big_Mark Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 125469 Location: Snohomish Posts: 13	Leaf springs Rock and leaf springs suck, it just depends on the weather. I'm getting Coil overs but have run leafs for a long time. As with anything, a good driver can work with what he's got, not just work with what he bought. LOL

02-09-2009, 12:11 AM	#115
4funner86 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Member # 121611 Posts: 67	jake in the 2007 ultimate adventure runs leafs at all 4 corners and loves them http://www.sierrastompers.org/runpic.../DSC01642.jpg\ pic can be seen here

02-09-2009, 09:46 PM	#117
Mr.N Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1635 Location: Mpls, Minne-so-cold Posts: 3,363	I think a lot people don't take much time to make leaf springs work. I've seem more SOA leaf sprungs where the shocks or brake lines are the limiters to travel than not. Heck maybe a 4 out of 5. It seems when some people want flex, they think they have to go with linked rear and/or front. I'm not knocking the links, I've been out done by vehicles with them many time... I just think too many people jump from leafs because thats what people on the internet say to do. My junk on STOCK CJ springs, HD type. Give Springs a chance, that's all I'm saying... __________________ Proud Catholic \| My Dana Articles and Info -> http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/web_rs44.html

02-10-2009, 04:07 PM	#118
flatlander757 Booger welder. Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106845 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 581	Very cool thread, I'm planning on leaf springs on the front of my TJ when I build it(picking up axles tomorrow). So the RE 1.5" YJ SOA work really well? Anyone with axle-wrap issues in the front? anyone have the need to add a traction bar in front?

02-10-2009, 06:49 PM	#121
e_rok Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127779 Location: spokane Posts: 4	71 jeepster Commando

02-11-2009, 09:04 AM	#123
CAPTAIN_MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Member # 109526 Location: N.W. Arkansas Posts: 113	My Junk! I got to do something different to my suspension. The front is too stiff and the rear is too slinky. Rig only ways 3500 lbs so I don't know if I should stiffin up the rear or try something different in the front. Blacksheep Blvd / Clayton __________________ 1981 CJ-7 v6 vortec, 700r4, dana300, dana44's, 4.56, leaf, 4link, 37"iroks, and beadlocks.

02-11-2009, 10:17 AM	#124
JDunn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33065 Location: Colfax CA Posts: 1,177	1.5 RE SOA front/4.5 Coils rear. I love how this setup works. __________________ 79' CJ7 Buggy VP WeBilt 4WD Club

02-11-2009, 10:39 AM	#125
robs88yj Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 42281 Posts: 70	Here is mine. '88 w/chevy front springs up front, XJ's in rear with extra XJ main leaf and add-a-leaf. Last edited by robs88yj; 02-11-2009 at 10:44 AM. Reason: pics

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