What springs for springover and why?

[brokejeep]

Just wanted to know what springs people are running and how you like them. I am think about upgrading from my stock yj with add a leafs spring to something like the rubicon express. I like my spring over but want to have the jeep sit as low as possible and maybe have 33"s that dont look small. What do you have and how does it work for you.

 

[mbryson]

I've heard good things about RE springover springs as far as durability. I'd assume they are a little taller than I'd like, though. Advertised is 1.5" lift plus the "spring-over", so your total will be in the neighborhood of 5-6".

I've had poor luck with used Waggy springs, and semi-poor luck with used XJ springs. I've swapped over to NEW XJ springs (stock replacements) and used a junk XJ main leaf as a "military wrap" (at least it is on one end). I hope and think that will work better than before, but assume I'll be replacing those after a while as well.

 

[chans]

My brother has the 1.5" Rubicon Express and they are sweet. The flex really nice and are durable. It does give you around 6" or more of lift and 33" tires would look small. Probably would want to run 35" at least.

 

[Jeremy]

rubicon express also makes a stock replacement spring.

 

[waynehartwig]

rubicon express also makes a stock replacement spring.

Not anymore...Discontinued but they may still have some old stock? You took over for Joe, right? Do you have a recent pricelist? PM me your email addy and I'll send you one if not...

I believe they are also phasing out their CJ/YJ 2.5" extreme springs as well...

But like everyone has said, RE's springs are awesome and you won't be dissapointed!

 

[UNSTUCK]

I've been running my cj7 SOA with stock (no name aftermarket) front yj springs for a few years now. I can't belive how nice they are. Very flexy for their short length. I can stuff my 35's perfect without touching the fender. 33's are to small for soa and still look good.

 

[Super D]

Look into Full Traction Suspensions. They have 0 lift replacment springs aswell.

For the front:
http://full-traction.com/detail.php?MODELID=2&MAKEID=1&TYPEID=2&PRODUCTID=114&NOTES=

and for the rear:
http://full-traction.com/detail.php?MODELID=2&MAKEID=1&TYPEID=2&PRODUCTID=115&NOTES=

 

[RockChucker]

i have heard nothing but good about the RE springs. one of my buddies just put them on his yj and he clears 35's with no problems and could clear 37's.

 

[soda blaster]

R.E. are the way to go for sure they ride nice and are tough.

 

[brokejeep]

Has anybody used the full traction 0" lift springs? I wonder how they compare to the rubicon express. I have also heard alcan makes a leaf spring with some super flexy bushing on one end. I just dont know if they are street safe. I think right now its between the R.E., Full Traction and the Alcan. Or maybe I'll remove the addaleafs and see how flat my springs sit and if axle wrap is induced. Any other ideas are much appreciated.

 

[mbryson]

Has anybody used the full traction 0" lift springs? I wonder how they compare to the rubicon express. I have also heard alcan makes a leaf spring with some super flexy bushing on one end. I just dont know if they are street safe. I think right now its between the R.E., Full Traction and the Alcan. Or maybe I'll remove the addaleafs and see how flat my springs sit and if axle wrap is induced. Any other ideas are much appreciated.

I've looked into Alcan pretty hard. I think I'd go there for my rig. He wants to know your vehicle's "loaded" weight, your driving style and if you want offset pins or ???? whatever else. He quoted me about $200 per spring + $100 shipping from Grand Juction. If I were to stay leaf, that's pretty tempting, and from what I've heard those springs are quite reliable.

 

[DevinB]

Has anybody used the full traction 0" lift springs?

I have a set in the rear of my YJ with stock YJ packs in the front with an extra main leaf for support. The jeep as a whole rides pretty rough, not near what I was expecting after listening to people praise SOA and how soft they rode. My plan, if I ever get enough $$$ to actually go through with it, is switch those to the front and stretch out the rear with XJ springs or something else along those lines. And I've never ridden in a YJ with the RE springs so I couldn't compare them.

 

[Tacoma]

I've looked into Alcan pretty hard. I think I'd go there for my rig. He wants to know your vehicle's "loaded" weight, your driving style and if you want offset pins or ???? whatever else. He quoted me about $200 per spring + $100 shipping from Grand Juction. If I were to stay leaf, that's pretty tempting, and from what I've heard those springs are quite reliable.

Plus, THEY"LL do actual full military wraps.

 

[mbryson]

Plus, THEY"LL do actual full military wraps.

....and just to save someone some cash, AAA spring will NOT do full wraps, nor are they excited to help someone out that has busted their junk after paying decent money.

 

[tenacstud]

I am in the exact same boat with my CJ7. The R.E. springs may be the cats meow but I don't need 7 inches of lift. Its too bad RE discontinued their stock replacement springs. Someone really needs to come out with a decent bolt in spring, flexy, stock height for SOAs.

I think I am going to try a heavy duty YJ stock spring in the back (6 leaf) and add a leaf to a 5 pack for the front.

 

[Maverick]

I've heard good things about RE springover springs as far as durability. I'd assume they are a little taller than I'd like, though. Advertised is 1.5" lift plus the "spring-over", so your total will be in the neighborhood of 5-6".

I've had poor luck with used Waggy springs, and semi-poor luck with used XJ springs. I've swapped over to NEW XJ springs (stock replacements) and used a junk XJ main leaf as a "military wrap" (at least it is on one end). I hope and think that will work better than before, but assume I'll be replacing those after a while as well.

44044

 

[mesha]

I just put toyota landcruiser springs in the front of my YJ. They are close to the same length but the pin is off set a couple of inches. They are a little stiffer than the stock YJs, but they are new. I like them so far. the ride has been good and I haven't had any wrap issues yet. Come check em out if you want.