83" jeep scrambler cj8 leaf switch...

[TyKyt]

I have a 1983 cj8 jeep bone stock. Im wanting to put different leaf springs under it, along with shackles. I was wanting to know what jeep year, and models would interchange. I once was told that the newer jeep leafs will fit and lift. But didnt know what make and model?

Thanks,
Ty

 

['74 UA FJ]

Anything will fit, if you want it too bad enough.

If I were you, I would check out a jeep forum for this. I'm sure there is a load of info out there.

 

[D'Animal]

I run a 2" skyjacker lift on my stock mint 82 CJ-8 and run 33's on it with no problem.

I have the revolving shackles up front and a detroit E-Z locker in the rear. I have taken it through the rubicon three times with no damage and no problems.

What are your plans for the CJ-8.

 

[MJADDICTION]

You can run YJ leaf springs, they are wider and will give the CJ a better ride. You will need to change the spring perches on the axles though. Then you may as well go with a spring over and some 36" tires.... then gears... then the axles are too small... upgrade axles, lockers.... Never ends does it?

 

[liljlandon]

You could just do a spring over and run 35's. We did a 2inch lift, 1inch shackle, SOA, and a 1inch body lift to clear 42s. I believe you have a AMC 20 in the rear, which is ok if you upgrade the shafts. We turned 33's off of one forever behind a 400horse motor. The front is most likely a dana 30. Be careful of the hubs, we blew one off with so much force it took out a windsheild in the spectators parking lot!

 

[liljlandon]

Those are fabtech springs.
Running 38.5 thornturds (eww! old ones were better!) and 1tons.