Hey guys its been a while since I've been on here. Hoping to get some help.

Im running 4" springs with 2" shackles on my YJ and I've determined that my shocks arent long enough to allow full suspension droop. My YJ flexes decently for a SUA with stiff lift springs. But my shocks are limiting the amount of flex i can achieve. I am running Rancho RS9000 shocks (i think thats what they are called, They are adjustable) and they are just too short.

I've disconnected the shocks before and then flexed the Jeep out and it flexes alot better. Well actually it flexes almost as good as a SOA setup. I just cant seem to find a set of shocks that are long enough for my jeep.

I have the front shock eye conversion so I can run any style eye shock and I just need a good recommendation on what shock that i should be looking for.

Or would it be possible to modify my existing shock brackets to make up for the 2-3" of flex that I'm missing????? I just dont want to spend a ton of money on shocks since I already have a great set of them on right now.

I'm also thinking of taking out the 4" Pro Crap springs:barf: and 2" shackles and installing the Skyjacker 6" monolinear springs, The Jeep is already ok for 6" of lift and the Mono's would ride and flex so much better. All I would have to do is swap springs and install stock or boomerang shackles. Just wondering if you guys know about the Mono springs and if they are a good product. I've heard a few negative things about them but then again you usually hear the negatives before the positives.

Also, just wondering if disconnecting the track bars for off road use only is a good idea for more articulation? Or is it dangerous and something that you would not recommend?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks,
Jesse

Get new hoops

DONT DO PRO COMP! You'll hate it.

Also, just wondering if disconnecting the track bars for off road use only is a good idea for more articulation? Or is it dangerous and something that you would not recommend?
I don't have any track bars or sway bars on my YJ and it is SOA and I drive it everyday and it has less body roll than a Liberty.

You may want to look into making some new shock mounts and moving them to the top of your axle tube. I put new shock hoops on and even 32" shocks were not long enough for me so I ended up making a new shock mount on the top of the axle.

so, in other words, moving my shock mounts to the top of the axle tube would solve my dillema???? Because i think it might be all that i need. They only need to extend about another 3" or so.

And for the track bar thing, would it really be safe or isnt it a good idea??

Yes, move the mounts to the top of the axle. you may need to adjust your bumpstops so that your shock does not get over compressed at full stuff on one side, and break. I would also recommend in case you are swapping, change the front from pin style to eye top and bottom setup, you can rig your front towers, or use ford shock towers (see my sig), allowing for much longer shocks.

Good luck!

Gui

Get new hoops and run BBCS. You will be very happy with the results.

very simple my suggestion is a springover conversion with reverse shackle kit in front and RS5000 shocks

Honestly shackle reversals suck :)

Honestly shackle reversals suck :)

X2:flipoff2:

damn no flaming :eek:

oh ya forgot :cow:

If you have access to a ramp you drive it up with your shock removed until your suspension is fully depressed. If not you have to jack up your vehicle from under the lower spring mount. Then you measure the distance from the center of the bottom mount to center of top mount (fully compressed). Then you get a high lift jack or equivalent and jack your suspension up as high as it will go until the front tire is well into the air. Then you do the same measurement, (fully extended). Add 2 inches to the result and that is the length of shock you need. Then you see if your original shock will still fit by changing the mounting position. If not you go to a shock distributor and give them your measurement. If you need a longer shock than fits, then you buy - or make new hoops.

How can any one in there right mind say moving a front chackled leaf to the rear sucks . I think you should re evaluate your opinion. you have to be kidding. bye the way geberhard your jeep looks like it needs to see a doctor, better give it a check up. its not healthy


Stronger, smoother, more flex

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There is a reason you've only heard bad things about the 6" Mono springs. I have yet to see 1 on the trail, and from what I heard the springs are crap and not worth it. But you probably already heard that. I think 4-4.5" is the cutoff for SUA on a YJ. So I agree with JeepJerrySeinfeld, SOA is the way to go.

I've kinda ruled out the mono springs now, I've just heard way too many bad things about them sagging, wrapping, breaking and so on.
Right now I have the Pro-Comp springs on my YJ, They ride like shit and flex like shit. I've been hearing alot of good things about the Rubicon Express lift springs. I would look forward to the better ride and better articulation that the Ruby springs would give me. I'm just no sure what set to go with the standard 4.5" or the Extreme Duty 4.5".
I just need the springs though, I dont need the rest of the lift kit because i already have everything else. I just need to know where to look to find just the springs.

Any help on that?

As for the SOA setup, I just dont know if I want to devote that much time and money into a setup that will flex just a little better than the Rubicon Express lift. I dont really know that much about what is involved about the SOA install but it just looks plain old tough. Not to mention the $ involved and the steering issues and the highway characteristics of the lift. I will not do that much serious off roading and rock crawling with my YJ and it spends about 95% of the time on the highway anyways, I think that i could gain more by installing lockers F&R than a little extra flex from the SOA.

Any ideas on where I could just find the RE springs individually? and how much would I expect to spend a piece on them?

I believe the RE extreme duty springs that you would want (the standard duty are comparable to your procomp springs) run about $150 per spring

BDS makes a quality spring that flexes well but rides a little rougher then RE XD

4WD hardware also make springs that flex very well and hold up decently from what I have heard.

As far as shocks, if you use any of the springs mentioned above the stock shock mounts your shocks WILL limit your suspension travel. You need to extend the upper mounting points in the front and there are several options for the rear. Ford f-250 front shock towers are a quick easy fix if you can weld, I believe Tera flex has a hoop that accomplishes the same thing and only requires some cutting and no welding, they also have a rear shock setup you can buy or easily copy.

Thanks NE-ROKTOY, This was exactly the answer that i was hoping to find here, I've been looking into the RE XD springs and I've found new set shipped for 600. I'm also gonna look at the 4wdhardware springs too.

as for the shock mounting options, i'll look into the hoops and rear mounts.

Thanks again for your help!!!