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Leaf springs, Front and rear interchangable?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by DrDanteIII, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

    Just what it says above.

    My rear springs are a bit bent, and a bit undersized for the weight of the hardtop. I see a set of 7 leaf front springs for sale in the classifieds.

    So my question is this: can I install a set of front springs in the rear? Are the lengths the same?
     
    DrDanteIII, Mar 8, 2016
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  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    length is different and iirc the locating pin is in a different location. I know front and rear do not interchange.
     
    nickmil, Mar 8, 2016
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  3. DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

    That's what I though, but I've seen a few listing that list springs a "front/rear" which got me questioning.
    Thanks for the clarification!
     
    DrDanteIII, Mar 9, 2016
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  4. johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

    No, and even if the spring would be same lenght i wont do it because spring rating is not the same front and rear.
     
    johneyboy03, Mar 9, 2016
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