Coil suspension in a 70's 40.

[woody]

pics don't work for me....you suck at the internet...lol

 

[Gumby]

They worked for me yesterday. Must be the forum.

 

[Gumby]

[quote author=Mace link=board=12;threadid=7868;start=msg121433#msg121433 date=1079365951]
TJ 4 banger fronts

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Do you have the outside diameter and unweighted height? I'm thinking they might be a bit light for my front, but maybe the 4.0L TJ fronts.

 

[Mace]

They are prefect for my rear suspension. I would not use them on a front suspension....

I see the pics here on my work puter but cannot see them at home.

Woody, linking from pirate work?

 

[woody]

Odd are Pirate doesn't allow remote linking of their images...ih8mud doesnt' either tho, 'cept PBB is an exception. Bandwidth saver...just upload them onto here.

 

[tewlman]

i got some tj coils, think i'll use the front coils in the rear of my 40. whats the word on this idea? i think they are from a 4.0. looking forward to the reports of your attica trip woody.

 

[Mace]

The 4 banger TJ front coils are what I used.
The 6 cylinder ones will be a bit harsh...

 

[tewlman]

are the 4 bangers shorter, or just softer? thinking i could start with what i have then change if i dont like it.

 

[Mace]

softer,
So you could easily change later.
Although ride height would be different

Make adjustable mounts..

 

[Gumby]

I'm looking for the 4.0L springs for the front of my 40. I think the 4 cyl would be too soft with a 350. They sound good for the rears though.

 

[Mace]

I think the 4.0 springs might still be too soft for the front end..
Jeep's are made with VERY thin metal..

 

[Gumby]

You might be right there. I wonder about a Blazer or a Bronco? I hear the Astro springs are nice and tall, but sway a lot because they are too soft.

 

[Mace]

Astro will be way too soft
Might try bronco..

CAll one of the spring places and see what they have to say aobut rates..

 

[tewlman]

you guys got any pics showing some coil spring mount ideas on fj40? will be needing very shortly.

 

[Gumby]

I suck at the internet and I am far from done with any web page, but here is what i have up so far. It has some pics of what i did for coil mounts.

http://www.wowway.com/~rballard2820/coilspringwriteup.htm

 

[cajunfj40]

I would be interested in something with a desert race set up. I know it might be overkill but there is something about three foot high anodized coilovers that makes me think. Kind of like Homer Simpson....Ummmm Shiny.

 

[MUDMONSTER44]

i used tj coils 4" lift superlift on mine ft on ft rear on rear i built the mounts both ends it is on a 66fj45lv 4 door wagon i cant pos my pics on the site for some reason i have about 14 pics if you guys want

 

[tewlman]

[quote author=MUDMONSTER44 link=board=12;threadid=7868;start=msg125446#msg125446 date=1080012340]
i used tj coils 4" lift superlift on mine ft on ft rear on rear i built the mounts both ends it is on a 66fj45lv 4 door wagon i cant pos my pics on the site for some reason i have about 14 pics if you guys want
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zip them up and email them to me

steve@progressivemachine.net

 

[SHavis]

My attempt. So far so good...the second shakedown run was last Saturday at the LSLC Roundup. Mine is the beater-looking green one. Attached pic is during the work.

 

[SHavis]

http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frismanis/album?.dir=/a52e