1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

Shackle/ Leaf Spring Suggestions

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Brislin06, Mar 14, 2019.

  1. Mar 14, 2019
    Brislin06

    Brislin06 Member

    Pennsylvania
    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2017
    Messages:
    142
    hello gents I was out wheeling today and I snapped a front leaf spring. So it’s time to replace all my spring packs. While I was at it I was going to replace my nongreasable factory shackles with greasable ones. Any suggestion? 69 cj5 v6 also any suggestions for new leaf packs? Thanks much
     
    Brislin06, Mar 14, 2019
    #1
  2. Mar 14, 2019
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Western MA
    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2009
    Messages:
    3,092
    garage gnome, Mar 14, 2019
    #2
  3. Mar 14, 2019
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    At the foot of...
    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2010
    Messages:
    7,161
    More info please. Stock height? Lifted? Other modifications?
     
    colojeepguy, Mar 14, 2019
    #3
  4. Mar 15, 2019
    wasillashack

    wasillashack Member

    Wasilla, Alaska
    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2008
    Messages:
    269
    Keep in mind that big difference in ride quality can be made with mounting angles of shocks and shackles, types of shocks, laden weight of the vehicle, road/trail use, thickness of callouses on the "ride meter" and other variables. It would be a minor miracle to find two Jeeps exactly the same.
     
    wasillashack, Mar 15, 2019
    #4
    ITLKSEZ likes this.
  5. Mar 15, 2019
    Brislin06

    Brislin06 Member

    Pennsylvania
    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2017
    Messages:
    142
    Right now no lift factory height. I see it’s cheaper to buy a lift rather than piece together factory size leaf packs. I was looking at rough country or pro comp. 2.5”. Anyone else installed theses? What else does it require transfer case drop or anything like that ?
     
    Brislin06, Mar 15, 2019
    #5
  6. Mar 15, 2019
    Rick Whitson

    Rick Whitson Detroit Area 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I live South of...
    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2014
    Messages:
    1,730
    Welcome from Michigan. Everything depends on what you plan to use your jeep for, I use mine for touring on back roads and forest viewing on Fire Trails. I chose to keep it mostly stock, as one change, changes a lot of other things. If you lift it, now you need longer shocks, and then bigger tires, bigger tires might mean a taller stance, now you need a Roll Bar. With bigger tires you need bigger wheels, now you might have to change the axel gears, once you change the gears you might want locker axels, and so on and on and on. What it comes down to is What do you want to do in your Jeep, I enjoy mine as an original stock Jeep for just seeing the North Country from the trails or on two lane black top roads. Good Luck what ever you decide.
     
    Rick Whitson, Mar 15, 2019
    #6
  7. Mar 15, 2019
    70cj5134f

    70cj5134f Member

    East Tn
    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2018
    Messages:
    749
    I used RC, 2in lift, YJ springs for a softer ride, but u must relocate the hangers.
    I Also removed the short spring from the pack.
     
    70cj5134f, Mar 15, 2019
    #7
  8. Mar 15, 2019
    txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Weatherford, TX
    Joined:
    May 28, 2014
    Messages:
    978
    I used the skyjacker soft ride 2.5" on my 71 CJ5...very streetable and good flex for the rocks.
     
    txtoller, Mar 15, 2019
    #8
  9. Mar 15, 2019
    FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Bozeman, MT
    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2013
    Messages:
    5,646
    For improved ride quality and minimal work - bolt in place, no fab work required - either the BDS or Skyjacker softride springs in a 2" lift is probably the best ride you can do. I think they work great (I have the BDS)....might be a bit more lift than you want with a stock height tire though? Could try talking to the guys at Walcks and see what they say about some of their stock height springs? Maybe I have low expectations...but I find the ride quality just fine with the OEM width springs if they are flexy enough ....not saying a YJ/RockyRoad/Holbrook conversion wouldn't be better, but that is a lot of work and fab for some of us and maybe outside of the realm of realistic use? Could also talk to the guys at Alcan spring here in Colo - they custom make stuff, so you could get the ride height you want (stock to 1" lift) and the softride quality?
     
    FinoCJ, Mar 15, 2019
    #9
  10. Mar 15, 2019
    jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Sheboygan
    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2006
    Messages:
    2,772
    lift kits dont come with shackles, so you can get a 2"lift, and then a 0" lift greasable shackle from warrior products.
     
    jeepstar, Mar 15, 2019
    #10
New Posts