flexiest, cheapest, highest quality, etc.

thanks :beer:

i've run alot of 4 inch leaf springs under my yj, and hands down superlift were the best. pro comp fall apart and a SOOO stiff. i don't remember the skyjacker ones. i also used to run front leaves all the way around for extra lift in the rear. you get more like 5 inches of lift in the rear with front 4 inch lift springs. just a little tip.

I had Currie on my old YJ... I liked them!

SOA:flipoff2:

fawk you MOVEASIDE :flipoff2:

these springs wouldnt even be going under a heep, theres going under my rover which i am converting to run YJ springs cause they weigh about the same and are about the same size... and i dont want SOA because i dont want that much lift. only planning on 35s.

thanks for the info so far, anyone have any flex pics of different SUA lifts theyve had?

soa gives about 4 inches doesn't it.

On a YJ, SOA, using the stock mounts on the frame, and just putting them on top of the axle nets 5-6" lift.

what about the RE 4.5" lift? My buddy runs it and he tells me how happy he is with it, i know i really like the construction, and all the add ons that work well.. it is what i woudl buy if i were going to get a SUA lift.. now i cant wait till he goes SOA with 38" :flipoff2:

really happy with my rubicon's. would be happeir if they were soa. It's coming. The ride is better that stock, very flexy (for a sua anyway). Heard nothing but good about curry's springs.
If this is all going to be custom, why not order up some alcans?
:flipoff2: :beer:

SOA with stock springs will net about 4" of lift, but will have much more flex than SUA 4" springs. Use the heavy duty replacement YJ springs from JCW.

(much cheaper too :D )

RE 4.5 XD. Not cheap though...

I second the vote for CURRIE springs. They are made by Alcan and work very well for an SUA lift, much better than RE and the others. Best ride I had SUA, also about 4.5" lift from the springs.

BDS 3.5" Springs. No noticable sag, lifetime warranty (no questions asked), 4.5-5 actual lift, VERY reasonable price (cheaper then RE)

Originally posted by Jakesteramalamajama
RE 4.5 XD. Not cheap though...

I'm all for this kit too. You get what you pay for JMO :flipoff2:

RE 4.5 extreme duty is a badass lift...and it better be for a grand plus :eek:

What Benji said:flipoff2:

Originally posted by 9V
flexiest, cheapest, highest quality, etc.

thanks :beer:

Hey Adam
Arn't you going backwards with your thinking/planing here a bit??? Never thought I would come across you discussing the merrits of SUA lift springs.

4" lift springs must have a hell of an arch to them, more arch = less flex. I pressume that the YJ springs are longer than the Rover springs and you expect the extra length to compensate for lost flex.

Why not a SOA with flat/de-arched springs? that way you get good flex without too much lift being involved. Flat long springs maximise flex.

If you are still getting too much lift move the mounts up to reduce it.

One question are you worried about lift because you are keeping the standard narrow Rover axles? Tell us the latest plans go on.

Nigel

bah youve caught me. and i thought i would be discreet here in the jeep forum but now im busted! :laughing:

in my experience a SUA is more stable than SOA.

i know that a 4" SUA lift spring will have abit of an arch to it, but that doesnt mean it wont flex at all.

anyways i have been re-thinking the SOA with flat springs and will do some measurements when i get back from VT on monday.

and anyways, YJ springs are the same length and width as rover 88" rears, and if i were to be keeping rover springs then i would be running rears in front anyways.

email me offline gon, lets talk leaf sprung rover suspensions.

Old man emu springs are, probably the best springs you can buy in a kit. The 2.5" are actually around 3-3.5". They cost a little though. You could call up National or Alcan and have them make you custom springs. Then you could get the spring rates you want, and the lift you want. If you want cheap, go with BDS no one beats their warantee. I just warranteed out 2 of my 2" lift ones that I flatened running SOA, no questions asked I got new springs.

Ben

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 9V

anyways i have been re-thinking the SOA with flat springs and will do some measurements when i get back from VT on monday.
:laughing: :flipoff2: I told you hope it turns out well

i was able to net a little over 6 inches with stock YJ springs SOA

orginally posted by Bigdude:
I second the vote for CURRIE springs. They are made by Alcan

It is not true that Alcan makes Currie springs. That is a common rumor that has been floating around for a while.

Alcans are probably your best choice for SUA. I had a set of 4.5" inches they made for me and they worked better than any other spring I have seen. They were soft and flexable due made to my vehicle weight.

As an upgrade, I think they are making springs with AOR orbit eyes in them for even better flex.

National would be good also but they are even more expensive than Alcans.

Originally posted by Benji
BDS 3.5" Springs. No noticable sag, lifetime warranty (no questions asked), 4.5-5 actual lift, VERY reasonable price (cheaper then RE)
Ditto, love mine.


Shawn

Originally posted by 9V
bah youve caught me. and i thought i would be discreet here in the jeep forum but now im busted! :laughing:

in my experience a SUA is more stable than SOA.

i know that a 4" SUA lift spring will have abit of an arch to it, but that doesnt mean it wont flex at all.

anyways i have been re-thinking the SOA with flat springs and will do some measurements when i get back from VT on monday.

and anyways, YJ springs are the same length and width as rover 88" rears, and if i were to be keeping rover springs then i would be running rears in front anyways.

email me offline gon, lets talk leaf sprung rover suspensions.

Its no good trying to hide on the jeep forum Adam, us leaf spring folk have to look elswhere for our suspension info Cause leaf springs don't get much of an airing on the Rover forum.

Ive always been put off the idea of SOA because at their standard width Land Rovers are a bit to narrow to have too much lift and in the UK we have to keep the tyres covered to be leagle on the street so full width axles are out. Ive recently been thincking that long totaly flat springs with longish shackles set into the frame like the standard fronts but moved higher would be about ideal. To do the same on the back you would have to inboard the springs so they sat under the chassis rails (if you are starting with a 109). This should keep your height within reason and give you all the benifits of SOA.

4" lift sprinds sound like the worst of all worlds after all you still have to deal with the same propshaft issues, the same shock issues etc. so why not go the extra bit and put the springs on top the axles?

Longer front springs sound like a nice simple way of getting exra, controled, front end flex but I have never been able to resolve the extra length of chassis required to support them. Unless you are using some monster tyres then you will just be wiping out your aproach angle. I bash the front of the springs on mine into things often enough not to want it any worse.

I will drop you an email later to find out what your latest plans are.

Nigel