To stretch or not to stretch?

[chupacabrah]

I have RE 1.5" SOA springs right now on my 93 YJ. I am going SOA, but should I trade a pair of these RE springs for XJ springs to stretch the rear?


if so, what are the advantages?
disadvantages?



I will be running <= 37" tires on GM14bolt + D44

 

[sparkn89]

lots of flex and more stable on up hills, but you have to comp cut, move gas tank, and lots of axle wrap... make a traction bar

 

[chupacabrah]

I've got a traction bar already (just not attached to anything). good point on the gas tank....that may be a factor as i want to keep the back seat. but there are cells that fit behind the seat, just $$.

 

[XJfreakHO]

71Chevytruckguy just finished this up over the weekend, Xj springs in the front and rear, 5 springs per pack in rear, 7 per pack in front.

You shoulda seen all the xj springs laying around.

It looks good... I would say go for it.

 

[CTRaceWorx]

Stretch it
I can make a fuel cell for you on the cheap that your stock pump will drop in to.

 

[71chevytruckguy]

As Xj freak said, I just finshed mine up. I'm runnin a 5 gallon fuel cell I stole from my drag truck that fits behind the rear seat. I'm from Kernersville also, so if ya wanna come check it out send me a PM and I'll send ya my number.

 

[Msperlazza]

I have been planning to do a stretch on my YJ how many inches did you get from the XJ springs? Did you move just the rear shackle mount or front and rear?

 

[upnover]

This one will fit behind the seat


RCI-2161A

 

[CTRaceWorx]

This one will fit behind the seat
View attachment 36094
RCI-2161A

We've seen one out of every three of these leak. The 16 gauge Aluminum doesnt like to hold up very well even strapped to and mounted to a flat piece of plate with a supported bottom.

 

[chupacabrah]

Stretch it
I can make a fuel cell for you on the cheap that your stock pump will drop in to.

I will definitely hit you up! I was just browsing your website, and I might be ordering a few other things when I get the cash.

 

[chupacabrah]

As Xj freak said, I just finshed mine up. I'm runnin a 5 gallon fuel cell I stole from my drag truck that fits behind the rear seat. I'm from Kernersville also, so if ya wanna come check it out send me a PM and I'll send ya my number.

how much does that guy hold?
your rig is looking good, I'll try to get with you one day and come check it out.
I think I am going to do the stretch, seems like a smart way to go.


Msperlazza: I think you get 5", each pair. in the rear have to relocate the shackle hangers like 71chevytruckguy's picture above

 

[71chevytruckguy]

I'm sittin on about a 106" wheel base. Moved the shackle hangers front and rear, used stock frame mounts at the non-shackle end. Got all my brackets from Barnes 4WD. Cell holds 5 gallons.