What spring to run? (9 Viewers)

[D O C]

Take a look at this link.
http://littlekeylime.com/MrN/mrnimages/leaf_springs.png

I am building a Fj40. Has lt1, sm465, np205, dodge dana 60 front.

I am told that I will have to use a set of 2.5in wide springs. I will be running SOA in front and mono link in rear.

After looking at the chart, I would like to see If I could get 56" to fit? But I really want to know what spring capacity I should get.
Will have a wench and bumper up front.

 

[bustanutley]

40 springs have been great for me up front setup SO for a lot of years. You really aren't going to want a longer spring up there, it jacks up aproach and wheel placement too much. My two cents anyway.

 

[D O C]

How about some Fj62 rear springs up front flipped? Going to be running 37"-40" tires.

 

[cruiserjunkie]

Here is a picture of 60 rear Springs up front

 

[StevoJonesFJ60]

56" springs up front are pretty long, at theat point you might want to think about adding something to keep side to side movement in check.

Here is a really good site for leaf springs if you want to get an idea of what is available.

Leaf Springs - Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, Jeep, Toyota, AMC, Nissan

 

[Fast Eddy]

I think fj62 springs have an extra leaf, right? I'd run fj60 springs if I did it over. I have fj55 springs, and they're fine, but fj60 springs have a bigger spring eye, so bigger bushings. 56" is really long and with a linked rear you don't need that much extra flex in the front.

 

[chicago]

I've got flipped 60 series springs up front and they seem to work really well!
I limited the bumps and she still flexes really nice!

 

[too tall]

I like 40 series stockers as well . I find they flex well and are extremely tough .

 

['74 UA FJ]

I run 55 fronts. They have a centered spring pin.

 

[EWheeler]

I've got flipped 60 series springs up front and they seem to work really well!
I limited the bumps and she still flexes really nice!

Chicago, did you go with the 60 rears up front, or 60 fronts? I have 60 fronts on mine and after a few trips the rear sagged a couple inches and she has a bit of a squat to her. Due to the length of the spring I was thinking of throwing the 60 fronts on with the shackle through the frame (I out boarded and did a shackle reversal just like on your rig). Just curious what you were running.

Evan

 

[chicago]

Chicago, did you go with the 60 rears up front, or 60 fronts? I have 60 fronts on mine and after a few trips the rear sagged a couple inches and she has a bit of a squat to her. Due to the length of the spring I was thinking of throwing the 60 fronts on with the shackle through the frame (I out boarded and did a shackle reversal just like on your rig). Just curious what you were running.

Evan

I ran the fronts, in the front and re drilled the main and mil wrap leaves for the flip.
Mine is still sitting pretty level Even after some good hard wheelin.

 

[chicago]

Chicago, did you go with the 60 rears up front, or 60 fronts? I have 60 fronts on mine and after a few trips the rear sagged a couple inches and she has a bit of a squat to her. Due to the length of the spring I was thinking of throwing the 60 fronts on with the shackle through the frame (I out boarded and did a shackle reversal just like on your rig). Just curious what you were running.

Evan

Btw... If I had NOT extended the bump stops, those springs would have been run into a negative arch all the time and thus wearing out the springs BAD!!
Just a thought.

 

[Mace]

Mono link rear?

 

[Stumpalama]

SOA with 60 fronts up front and 60 rears in the rear, with the shackle hanger reversed. the front moved forward about 1-1.5 inches and the rear moved back 2-3 inches and centered the axle in the wheel well better. It rides great on and off road. I highly recommend this setup.

 

[mookie]

How about some Fj62 rear springs up front flipped? Going to be running 37"-40" tires.

That worked good for me for a few years

 

[D O C]

For the guy asking about the mono link

One link? - Pirate4x4.Com

 

[Mace]

I knew exactly what a mono link is. I just was wondering why.

 

[D O C]

Easy and simple. Great drive line protection, great flex, no axle wrap, but may have squating issue I hear. I am trying to build a cheap crawler.

Any reason why I should not ?

 

[Mace]

Odd handling and I spent a lot of time last tuesday welding one back up on a bronco that failed.

They are cheap and easy but just make it stupid strong and get used to the quirkyness of the setup.

 

[D O C]

Thanks for the info. I am making mine out of 3x3 sqare tubing 1/4" thick. Using a 3" ballistic joint that is rebuildable. Al;so my crossmember for the link will be made from 3x3, 1/4" thick steel. That should hold up pretty well. Using a 1.5" DOMS 1/4" wall tubing for the panhard.

Any other advice would be nice. Thanks again.