leaf spring question in the front

94xjzac · Jul 14, 2009

so i have a stock coil axle in the front, and im getting a dana 44 out of an 88 wagoneer, and i want to convert my front end to leaf springs(knowing the goods and bads) is there any little secret problems i would run into alone the way? im having my friend who is a talented welder do all the welding and gusstets and reinforcing needed, i just need to know if id run into stupid things, thanks alot

94xjstud · Jul 14, 2009

IIRC the Waggy D44 is actually narrower then the Dana 30, but I could be wrong

FlexdXJ · Jul 14, 2009

94xjzac said:
is there any little secret problems i would run into alone the way?

:doh:Yeah it will ride worse but you can still make leaf springs flex pretty good. Sorry I just don't see why you would run leafs up front on something with coils. What are your plans as far as lift and tire size?

94xjzac · Jul 14, 2009

im getting 35" dick cepek, well idk coils just suck for me i meen yes they are alot better then leafs but for me they would be better, im in southern nh and i just go out on the power lines and XXXX around and i want a moderatly difficlut project, i made long arms and stuff already i just want a project

94xjzac · Jul 14, 2009

i has a 5.5" lift now i dont want it to be any bigger then that cause there isnt a point

FlexdXJ · Jul 14, 2009

94xjzac said:
im getting 35" dick cepek, well idk coils just suck for me i meen yes they are alot better then leafs but for me they would be better, im in southern nh and i just go out on the power lines and XXXX around and i want a moderatly difficlut project, i made long arms and stuff already i just want a project

94xjzac said:
i has a 5.5" lift now i dont want it to be any bigger then that cause there isnt a point

I don't think you need leaves. Are you worried that your coils are gonna snap or what? With that combo I don't see why you need to convert to leaf! I agree you don't really need to go higher than that but IMO you are wasting money. Weld some coil buckets on the Waggy axle and call it a day.

94xjzac · Jul 15, 2009

ya i guess so, thanks alot hope to see you out there

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