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BUCKYXJ
March 20th, 2005, 17:12
I am going to move my rear axle back about 2" and was wondering if anyone has done this yet? I am running dakota leafs in the rear and thought about using the whole dakota pack. any ideas?
MrShoeBoy
March 20th, 2005, 17:28
What about the gas tank?

Are you going to raise it up or run a fuel cell in the back to get it out of the way of the axle?

AARON
bigwhitey
March 20th, 2005, 17:59
Yep gas tank seems to be the biggest problem with this.
You could mount the springs backwards or re-drill your center hole.
I've also seen the u bolt plates and axle perches modified to slide back using the stock hole.
I think re-drilling the hole in the springs would be the easiest route. Just look out for your tank.
pair8hd
March 20th, 2005, 19:37
I extended mine 5" by flipping the leafs around. Had to move the tank up.
http://fototime.com/99158EE75A90719/standard.jpg
Ramsey
March 20th, 2005, 20:38
after flipping them did you have to get a traction bar?
BUCKYXJ
March 20th, 2005, 20:46
tank is getting raised. also pair8head did you get any lift after flipping the springs?
Thanks

I am gonna go measure the stock springs on my dakota tomorrow.
JLane99XJ
March 20th, 2005, 21:50
why not go more than a couple inches?

that seems like alot of trouble for just 2"

why not just chop the whole rig in half and stretch it about 6"

OR... heck add a whole new set of doors & a row of seats then it can double as a limo & you can pimp it out to the local highschool kids on prom night :)
BUCKYXJ
March 20th, 2005, 21:54
two mainly to move the rear axle back so I dont have to trim the actual rear doors. also I feel if I am gonna streach my wheelbase 4inches or more I would need to run atleast 39" tires to offset my ground clearance or breakover angle.
JLane99XJ
March 20th, 2005, 22:03
two mainly to move the rear axle back so I dont have to trim the actual rear doors. also I feel if I am gonna streach my wheelbase 4inches or more I would need to run atleast 39" tires to offset my ground clearance or breakover angle.


what about a 2dr xj ?

if your interested i can hook u up w/ a guy that a has a clean (WRECKED in front) 96 2dr that he is currently parting out & is planning on junking the body & what ever is left.
it would (in my opinion) make a great trail rig.
pair8hd
March 21st, 2005, 04:46
after flipping them did you have to get a traction bar?
I plan on making one.

tank is getting raised. also pair8head did you get any lift after flipping the springs?
Thanks

I am gonna go measure the stock springs on my dakota tomorrow.
Couldn't tell a difference.