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alancaster · 08-27-2001, 01:57 PM

I am trying to get a little bit longer wheelbase on my shorty cj-5 it is a 1955 with the factory shackle reversal. I run a custom alcan spring over spring. narrow ones. Even though I have had them re-arched and added arch. they sags everytime I run them hard.

I dont have the $$$ to go to a 4-link or 3-link (quarter elliptic or coils). I was thinking of going with a custom spring that is longer and wider (2.5 form 1.75) and has an offset pin. The questions I have:

1) Is anyone running these type of leaves?
2) What is the recommeded offset?
3) Generel Pros/Cons.
4) What length should I consider to be optimum?

I talked to a guy at Alcan and usually they are extremely helpful but his standard answer was "well tell me how long you want them and I will make them." Tell me how much offset you want and I will make them."

I did not know.

TIA

The Rockslut · 08-27-2001, 02:07 PM

I run wagoneer springs (2.5") with 2" offset center pin on my YJ. The springs are 46" +/- With the MORE shakle reversal and Waggy springs all the way around I now have a 100" wheelbase from 94" Works great

alancaster · 08-27-2001, 02:14 PM

Thanks Rockslut!

Are your waggy springs stock springs or aftermarket?

The Rockslut · 08-27-2001, 02:19 PM

I ran stock 7 leaf front waggys all the way around but have switched to Rancho 44044 springs since. They are 2.5" lift and are built very nice.

Qbert · 08-27-2001, 03:00 PM

As long as the hole and the pin are inside the ubolt area you are safe, if they are out side the spring culd crack.

08-27-2001, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
alancaster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6151 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 66	Offset Centerpin Leafs I am trying to get a little bit longer wheelbase on my shorty cj-5 it is a 1955 with the factory shackle reversal. I run a custom alcan spring over spring. narrow ones. Even though I have had them re-arched and added arch. they sags everytime I run them hard. I dont have the $$$ to go to a 4-link or 3-link (quarter elliptic or coils). I was thinking of going with a custom spring that is longer and wider (2.5 form 1.75) and has an offset pin. The questions I have: 1) Is anyone running these type of leaves? 2) What is the recommeded offset? 3) Generel Pros/Cons. 4) What length should I consider to be optimum? I talked to a guy at Alcan and usually they are extremely helpful but his standard answer was "well tell me how long you want them and I will make them." Tell me how much offset you want and I will make them." I did not know. TIA __________________ T3

08-27-2001, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Rockslut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5021 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 5,967	I run wagoneer springs (2.5") with 2" offset center pin on my YJ. The springs are 46" +/- With the MORE shakle reversal and Waggy springs all the way around I now have a 100" wheelbase from 94" Works great __________________ Don't be "THAT GUY" on the trail. www.voodoowax.com

08-27-2001, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
alancaster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6151 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 66	Thanks Rockslut! Are your waggy springs stock springs or aftermarket? __________________ T3

08-27-2001, 02:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Rockslut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5021 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 5,967	I ran stock 7 leaf front waggys all the way around but have switched to Rancho 44044 springs since. They are 2.5" lift and are built very nice. __________________ Don't be "THAT GUY" on the trail. www.voodoowax.com

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08-27-2001, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Qbert Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2635 Location: Honolulu Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 1,536	As long as the hole and the pin are inside the ubolt area you are safe, if they are out side the spring culd crack.