cj5 lift

[Ian Davis]

So I'm working on building a cj5 from scratch. I've got bran new 3 1/2 inch highlift leafs wondering if it's better to throw them on or under axle anybody with pros and cons I'd appreciate it, thanks

 

[jps4jeep]

under would be ideal. with a spring that tall and an SOA, spring wrap will kill the springs. also the jeep will be really tall. you can easily fit a 36-37" tire with is SUA and some generous trimming. should fit 33's with out issue no trimming

 

[TLCJ5]

I agree with jps4jeep....3 1/2 inches is plenty to run 33"s. Setting the springs over the axle will give you another 5 or 6 inches of lift.

 

[Ian Davis]

Can I run thirty 33's? 304 t-18 4speed d24 tcase d38 front d44 in the back I think

 

[jps4jeep]

if you have 15 axles you can run thirty 33's

JK, I know it is a typo.

yes, 33's will fit a CJ with 2.5" of lift, simply by the nature of the shackle mount on a CJ, you can fit a little larger tire on a specific size lift than a YJ.

 

[Ian Davis]

Also, I'm wondering what kind of drive shaft I need for the rear. What length gauge etc. Anyone got any advice?

 

[stumpbumper]

Call Tom Woods on your shafts when you get that far.. they should be the last thing to go in.. make sure all the weight is on the rig when you measure them!
It will be a custom length depending on how your rig is setup..
I say stay SUA especially if you are using narrow springs.
I would not run taller than 33's on the D30 front.. You can but hard offroading will brake it..especially if you run lockers!

 

[Ian Davis]

Thanks for the input