Calgary Jeep Association

4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: thenderson on April 17, 2008, 01:56:48 PM

Title: Leaf spring question
Post by: thenderson on April 17, 2008, 01:56:48 PM

I have YJ springs in my CJ-2A.  The guy who did it put the fronts in the back and the backs in the front.  I'm thinking he did this because of the added weight of the 327 and the lack of weight in the rear.  My problem is that the drivers side of the jeep is sagging.  Iv been told that because of the locker in the rear that one side might be wound up.  I'm not sure I understand that but whatever.  I'm thinking about getting new YJ springs but I don't want this same thing to happen again.  I do have a traction bar so I'm wondering will this help prevent spring wined up?

Title: Re: Leaf spring question
Post by: BlackYJ on April 17, 2008, 03:12:50 PM

It is not uncommon for the driver's side springs to sag more and the reason is, there is ALWAYS someone in the drivers seat.  I know a guy that had custom springs made and the company made left and right specific springs for him because of his weight.  I don't believe the locker will cause that much of an effect.

Title: Re: Leaf spring question
Post by: thenderson on April 17, 2008, 05:11:30 PM

Would it help to swap springs side to side or would it take years to even out?

Title: Re: Leaf spring question
Post by: BlackYJ on April 18, 2008, 07:03:41 AM

Quote from: thenderson on April 17, 2008, 05:11:30 PM

Would it help to swap springs side to side or would it take years to even out?

I would definitely try that first.