Rubicon Express YJ SOA springs on a FJ40

[73FireCruiser]

First off I'm a Noob!
I have a 73 Fj40 with a SBC, SM420, and an unknown 4" lift that the PO intsalled. I'm planning on going SOA. I have two bent springs and Just aquired a set of Fj60 axels that I'm setting up with 4.10 and ARB's. I have a buddy that is 300 miles away that has a set of Rubicon Express YJ SOA springs that he will give me if I go get them. Questions as fallows,
Will this set up be to tall?
Will the signaw PS conversion clear the springs?
Im planning on outboarding the hangers and I have to replace the rear hangers since they are bent so the difference in length doesnt matter. Does anyone have any pics of this set up?
Thanks in advance.

P.S. I tried to search for this but didnt find any answers.

 

[Fast Eddy]

Not a very common setup around here. It might work, but you'll have to measure a bunch. I might even go so far to say they will probably work, but don't blame me if they don't. Welcome.

 

[Tigerstripe40]

My concern with using the yj springs is the weight difference between a yj and an fj40. I think you will sag the yj springs out pretty quickly running them under a 40. If you can get some extra leaves then you would probably be ok, just add them in when the springs start sagging.

 

[FJsnoozer]

so you are going SOA?

I dont understand, why not just pick up some stock fj40 springs from someone who has lifted their truck

 

[Fast Eddy]

Yea. Some of us have a set right out in the yard. I'm right over the hill near Gilroy. Send me a PM.

 

[BC40]

First off I'm a Noob!
I have a 73 Fj40 with a SBC, SM420, and an unknown 4" lift that the PO intsalled. I'm planning on going SOA. I have two bent springs and Just aquired a set of Fj60 axels that I'm setting up with 4.10 and ARB's. I have a buddy that is 300 miles away that has a set of Rubicon Express YJ SOA springs that he will give me if I go get them. Questions as fallows,
Will this set up be to tall?
Will the signaw PS conversion clear the springs?
Im planning on outboarding the hangers and I have to replace the rear hangers since they are bent so the difference in length doesnt matter. Does anyone have any pics of this set up?
Thanks in advance.

P.S. I tried to search for this but didnt find any answers.

Seen one truck set up soa on stock yj springs. Think he only ran them up front. No idea if any or how many leaves were added to the stock packs. He seemed happy enough.
I have a couple sets a buddy gave me that I considered using (but didn't). A bit longer than stock and narrower, with a centered pin. In your case free new flat springs; I'd probably try them, easy enough to increase spring rate if your 40 is that much heavier .

 

[yzftaco]

If I'm not mistaken, most guys that run jeep springs run XJ leafs.

I guess you can use whatever works really.

 

[BlueCruiser84]

I know someone on here recommended them as working really well - That was with a 350 in front. May not work as well with a 2f.

 

[73FireCruiser]

I know someone on here recommended them as working really well - That was with a 350 in front. May not work as well with a 2f.

I found the same info but nobody seems to know who it is. I'm going to go back on the hunt for a good used set of Fj springs unless anyone has some recommended springs that work well as a daily drive and mild Crawler.

 

[cruiserjunkie]

Look at the 60 Series up front thread can't link it with my phone but there are some pics of cruiser with yj springs