what kind of springs are the best - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

cjjeff · 12-22-2008, 07:09 PM

hey guys I need some help. I have recently rolled my cj7 and messed it up pretty good.I'm thinkin about a 69 scout halfcab. I have been offered one that runs but iI would my my chevy 350 and th 350 trans with a dana 300 case.But what are the best springs for this kind of scout? I will be mainly on the rocks so I want something flexy but I dont have the money to 4 link it right now.Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!

levi1a · 12-22-2008, 07:24 PM

I bet you didn't look in the FAQ did ya.................

JetFxr · 12-22-2008, 07:33 PM

Swayaway with one link if you can't afford four-------search

Krawler86 · 12-22-2008, 07:34 PM

I vote Orbit Eye Alcans.

cjjeff · 12-22-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krawler86

I vote Orbit Eye Alcans.

never heard of these what are they?

BeefCakeScout · 12-22-2008, 07:54 PM

Leave is stock and fill the back with........bed springs

RustoleumWhite · 12-22-2008, 09:43 PM

Good ol Pirate.

Whats your intent, I'm assuming SOA, so your going to be replacing the axles with better units.

SII springs work well, Waggy springs work well, Rancho 44044's work well, SEARCHING works well

Your going to need/want PS, so read up on that.

Bushings, steering, brakes (power or non)... all the fun stuff that comes with a pre 70's wheeling rig. Welcome to the dark side, be prepared to scrounge, invent, pay a little more, fabricate and design. And then still be looked at funny and laughed at by your friends.

james west · 12-23-2008, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjjeff

I dont have the money to 4 link it right now.

then you cant afford to wheel a scout...

just three link it until you save enough to do the 4th link (i'm still saving for my 4th)...that being said, QA-1 makes a decent spring:

NVScouter · 12-23-2008, 07:20 AM

Just grab your tape measure and get your ass to the junkyard

. Find a couple sets of 2.5" wide springs and start playing with packs is the only cheap route.

uglyscout · 12-23-2008, 07:28 AM

52" or 56" Chevy springs. 2.5" wide, cheap, easy and you can swap leaved aroudn all day getting the right ride.

binderbound · 12-23-2008, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvscouter

just grab your tape measure and get your ass to the junkyard

. Find a couple sets of 2.5" wide springs and start playing with packs is the only cheap route.

x2

12-22-2008, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
cjjeff Shitdigger Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123225 Location: Mtn home Ar Posts: 105	what kind of springs are the best hey guys I need some help. I have recently rolled my cj7 and messed it up pretty good.I'm thinkin about a 69 scout halfcab. I have been offered one that runs but iI would my my chevy 350 and th 350 trans with a dana 300 case.But what are the best springs for this kind of scout? I will be mainly on the rocks so I want something flexy but I dont have the money to 4 link it right now.Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!

12-22-2008, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
levi1a Granite Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Member # 106935 Location: crossville TN. Posts: 665	I bet you didn't look in the FAQ did ya................. __________________ Old Iron V.2.0 build SEBA

12-22-2008, 07:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
JetFxr wondering aimless Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4586 Location: Somewhere in the middle of Montana Posts: 1,559	Swayaway with one link if you can't afford four-------search __________________ RIP Ricky, you are missed.

12-22-2008, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
BeefCakeScout Debauchery Wizard Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 80219 Location: On de FOB Posts: 3,681	Leave is stock and fill the back with........bed springs __________________ Why can't they have gay people in the army? Personally, I think they are just afraid of a thousand guys with M16s going, "Who'd you call a faggot?" Rock Goonies

12-22-2008, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
RustoleumWhite Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4506 Location: WA Posts: 4,679	Good ol Pirate. Whats your intent, I'm assuming SOA, so your going to be replacing the axles with better units. SII springs work well, Waggy springs work well, Rancho 44044's work well, SEARCHING works well Your going to need/want PS, so read up on that. Bushings, steering, brakes (power or non)... all the fun stuff that comes with a pre 70's wheeling rig. Welcome to the dark side, be prepared to scrounge, invent, pay a little more, fabricate and design. And then still be looked at funny and laughed at by your friends. __________________ I wheel a mean jackstand

12-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Krawler86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 97949 Posts: 21	I vote Orbit Eye Alcans.

12-23-2008, 07:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
NVScouter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18152 Location: Reno, Nevada USA..ish Posts: 1,665	Just grab your tape measure and get your ass to the junkyard . Find a couple sets of 2.5" wide springs and start playing with packs is the only cheap route. __________________ If anyone wants to know why illegals should be kicked the hell out, ask someone that busted their ass to be here legally! __________________

12-23-2008, 07:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
uglyscout Dana 44 Polisher Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13731 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 3,321	52" or 56" Chevy springs. 2.5" wide, cheap, easy and you can swap leaved aroudn all day getting the right ride. __________________ Dana 44 Cut and Turn Tech Dana 44 front axle tech

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