Single Leaf Springs?

[Joopin]

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I was riding my bike along the boardwalk in Belmar NJ today when I look over and see a tan YJ with a NICE lift. I ride over to it expecting to see a spring over lift... but to my suprise I see the springs under the axle and the springs have only ONE leaf! I still am learning about all this jeep stuff but I have never seen springs with one leaf. The jeep also had a tracktion bar under it, (looked like a skyjacker). I wanted to ask the owner all about it but he was nowhere in sight. Does anyone know about this kind of setup? It seems like it would be a little easier than an SOA... I just want to know what all my options are. Thanks for any input![addsig]

 

[bluebelle]

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ah, the boardwalk in Belmar. I once lived in Seaside.

Anway (slap, slap ) do you mean there was in place of the stack, only one leaf? Was it real thick, or thin like ours?

blue[addsig]

 

[Snitty]

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quadratec sells a rock ready 6" lift leaf... it is only a single leaf... it is not a normal curved spring, it is actually all angular bends. i was confused when I saw it myself

edited by: Snitty, Mar 29, 2003 - 07:52 PM[addsig]

 

[bluebelle]

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Snitty,

Is that leaf thicker and do you think more flexible, yet adequately rigid then stacks?

6" is rather tall, do you think they have lower?

blue[addsig]

 

[Snitty]

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I would go to assume that they are thicker, to support the weight of the vehicle..... and I would assume it is also much more flexible than a full stack... though, a high arch spring like that can only flex as far as the shackle will allow it.[addsig]

 

[bluebelle]

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Is quadratech a site? When I retire belle to the trails, I plan on doing a real lift, not just what she has now (1" body) so this is interesting.

Thanks,

blue[addsig]

 

[Snitty]

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www.quadratec.com part number 16017.200[addsig]

 

[Joopin]

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Yeah that looks like it, the shackles and everyting... The springs were a little thicker but not much, maybe 1/8"... I'll have to go check that out... Bluebelle, how did you get yourself away from the shore? It's awesome here in the summer!

Umm... I just checked that kit out... holy #$%^& That is expensive! maybe I'll stick to the SOA.

edited by: Joopin\', Mar 29, 2003 - 09:19 PM[addsig]

 

[goldot]

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dommit to heel!!! :lol: [addsig]

 

[MudderChuck]

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I learned, the only real reason for stacking spring packs, is to make the spring rate progressive (harder as it compresses). I´ve heard one reason for a flat spring pack is, articulation, it bends both directions easier, the other reason being to limit lateral flex (sideways flex). It seems often, spring form and type, work against each other, in many ways. And with the bends in the spring, geometry enters into the equation. I guess the only real test is how it functions. Chevy had many single spring (rear) offerings in the middle sixties (mostly flat).

edited by: MudderChuck, Mar 30, 2003 - 03:22 AM[addsig]

 

[bluebelle]

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Joop,

Now I get to play along the crystal white sands of the Gulf Coast! Betcha the Heights have changed. Used to sell sausage sandwiches on the boardwalk.

Still look into Jersey cars to see if I know them. Need more medication, I guess.


Snitty, thanks for the info. I'll take a look.

blue[addsig]

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

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They're the Skyjacker Monoleaf kit. Probably silly amount of flex, but that may tend to wear the spring quicker. Expensive kit, SOA would be cheaper and more reliable.[addsig]

 

[Snitty]

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yeah, I would certainly choose SOA over the monoleaf... I think flex is the only advantage of the monoleaf.. everything else is a disadvantage[addsig]