longer leafs

pro-rallye · Jun 7, 2004

in my search for more travel, i plan on using longer leaf springs in conjunction with longer shackles. are there any inexpensive leaves (factory junkyard leaves from other vehicles) that would be about 60" long and have a nice arc to them for about 5" lift? i know commanche leaves are ~57" long, are their any others? i just can't force myself to spend over 500 for a custom made set.

ChuckD · Jun 7, 2004

pro-rallye said:
in my search for more travel, i plan on using longer leaf springs in conjunction with longer shackles. are there any inexpensive leaves (factory junkyard leaves from other vehicles) that would be about 60" long and have a nice arc to them for about 5" lift? i know commanche leaves are ~57" long, are their any others? i just can't force myself to spend over 500 for a custom made set.

A few have tried Chevy 63" leaves, try searching. Some have mounted them under the frame reails and others have modified the front spring mount.

Goatman · Jun 7, 2004

I used 1/2 ton Chevy leaves with MJ main leaves, 3" longer in front and 2" longer in back. Went to the wrecking yard with a tape measure and measured pretty much everything I saw. I moved the front hanger forward 3" and made a boomerang shackle for the rear, which kept the axle in the same location.

JeepFreak21 · Jun 7, 2004

ChuckD said:
A few have tried Chevy 63" leaves, try searching. Some have mounted them under the frame reails and others have modified the front spring mount.

NorCalXJ did the 63" Chevy springs under the unibody rails. He sold his rig, but here are some pictures of it in action.
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