TJP
02-23-2002, 03:43 PM
Well I will be swapping a 62" wms 14 bolt and a front D44 into my XJ soon.
The problem with the 14 bolt is with the disc conversion the calipers will interfere with the rear leaf springs. So my choices are to move the rear springs inboard or do a 3-link or triangulated 4 link with either coils of 1/4 eliptic set-up.
After a bunch of thought on this I think a 1/4 eliptic 3-link is the way I will go. Has any one seen a set-up like this on a XJ? If so post some pics or info about it please. My plan is to add a subframe under the stock frame than extends from the rear spring mounts to the front LCA mounts. I can use this to mount a flat belly pan skid plate and front 4-link set-up with slightly lowered mounts and longer CA's or a longarm set-up. I will mount the rear springs in approximately the stock location in modified mounts. The rear shocks will be relocated though the floor and I will raise the gas tank through the floor also. I plan to use a swaybar in the rear for street use. I still need to work out the link lengths and mounting locations. I plan on building my own CA's with johnny joints at the axle ends and poly bushings at the frame end. To mount the 1/4 eliptic springs to the axle I'm thinking about welding johnny joints to the top of the axle tube and connecting them to the springs with short shsckles. My lift goal is about 8" and to use 37"x13" Boggers or so.
Any input would be great.
The problem with the 14 bolt is with the disc conversion the calipers will interfere with the rear leaf springs. So my choices are to move the rear springs inboard or do a 3-link or triangulated 4 link with either coils of 1/4 eliptic set-up.
After a bunch of thought on this I think a 1/4 eliptic 3-link is the way I will go. Has any one seen a set-up like this on a XJ? If so post some pics or info about it please. My plan is to add a subframe under the stock frame than extends from the rear spring mounts to the front LCA mounts. I can use this to mount a flat belly pan skid plate and front 4-link set-up with slightly lowered mounts and longer CA's or a longarm set-up. I will mount the rear springs in approximately the stock location in modified mounts. The rear shocks will be relocated though the floor and I will raise the gas tank through the floor also. I plan to use a swaybar in the rear for street use. I still need to work out the link lengths and mounting locations. I plan on building my own CA's with johnny joints at the axle ends and poly bushings at the frame end. To mount the 1/4 eliptic springs to the axle I'm thinking about welding johnny joints to the top of the axle tube and connecting them to the springs with short shsckles. My lift goal is about 8" and to use 37"x13" Boggers or so.
Any input would be great.