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93chevy4x4 · 08-21-2009, 02:10 PM

I am building a CJ2A. Well basically the only thing original looking will be the tub and grill. My question is when I throw full width axles under it, what are the down falls to running coil springs with links apposed to coilovers? I am planning on running 35s or at the biggest 38.5 one day. Does anyone have any recommendations on what kind of coils to run or any setups?

Thanks

Dook · 08-21-2009, 02:48 PM

full width axles... hope you're talking about a full width 44 and 9 inch cause 35s with one tons (60s, 14bolt, etc) is just plowing

93chevy4x4 · 08-21-2009, 04:20 PM

not dead set on 35s or full widths. Possibly rockwells and bigger tires. Anyways any down falls to using coils?

Rooney77 · 08-21-2009, 05:19 PM

I'm putting rocks on mine. It's not easy for sure, they're fucking huge and the flattie isn't. I hope you plan on building a new frame for it. The stock ones are barely adequate for street use. If you have the stock D44 rear you can convert it to a FF and run 35's on it. If you plan on going bigger than 35's you'll probably wanna stretch the WB. The pros/cons for coils are the same as they would be for any Jeep. With coils you'll have to have retaining buckets and shocks, they can pop out, they have more limited mounting arrangements..... Not saying they are bad or they can't be done but those are some of the cons. And as you'll find out, space on a flattie is always a bitch.

Dook · 08-23-2009, 09:19 AM

this is how you build a CJ2A

Willysrocker · 08-23-2009, 10:49 AM

Yes it is!

Chris

93chevy4x4 · 08-23-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dook

this is how you build a CJ2A

does anyone have specs on it or a build thread? Like I said I am trying to get ideas together and am not dead set on any suspension setups! I am going to be building a new frame and stretching it so that will help with the wheelbase issues of these short jeeps

Willysrocker · 08-23-2009, 04:23 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...812&highlight=

Chris

pepe · 08-27-2009, 04:52 PM

How about like this!

51 Jeep Willys · 08-27-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dook

this is how you build a CJ2A

X2 and it looks better in person

Dook · 08-27-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 Jeep Willys

X2 and it looks better in person

wouldn't know, but I'd trade my 1 ton small block CJ7 AND my wife for it... any day of the week... or night...

HOGHEAD69 · 08-28-2009, 06:52 AM

Might want to drop the wiffy thing ,, I know mine dosent work on Jeeps, eats way to much & drinks all my beer

,, I know I wouldn't make a deal with a wife involved .. Just trying to help a brother out

,,,

08-21-2009, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
93chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118588 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 126	building a CJ2A I am building a CJ2A. Well basically the only thing original looking will be the tub and grill. My question is when I throw full width axles under it, what are the down falls to running coil springs with links apposed to coilovers? I am planning on running 35s or at the biggest 38.5 one day. Does anyone have any recommendations on what kind of coils to run or any setups? Thanks

08-21-2009, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124547 Location: North Central WV Posts: 1,310	full width axles... hope you're talking about a full width 44 and 9 inch cause 35s with one tons (60s, 14bolt, etc) is just plowing __________________ tree huggers.... Don't give them reason to burn our playhouse down

08-23-2009, 09:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Member # 124547 Location: North Central WV Posts: 1,310	this is how you build a CJ2A Attached Images __________________ tree huggers.... Don't give them reason to burn our playhouse down

08-27-2009, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
pepe Rock God Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17870 Location: Richmond, Ca Posts: 1,324	How about like this! Attached Images __________________ Arguing with a inspector is like wrestling with a pig in the mud. After a while you realize the PIG is enjoying himself!

08-28-2009, 06:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
HOGHEAD69 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 131411 Posts: 6	Might want to drop the wiffy thing ,, I know mine dosent work on Jeeps, eats way to much & drinks all my beer,, I know I wouldn't make a deal with a wife involved .. Just trying to help a brother out ,,,

08-21-2009, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
93chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 118588 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 126	not dead set on 35s or full widths. Possibly rockwells and bigger tires. Anyways any down falls to using coils?

08-23-2009, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Willysrocker Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48047 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 66	Yes it is! Chris

08-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Willysrocker Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48047 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 66	http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...812&highlight= Chris

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