[2xs]

mm, so suppose stock Waggy front springs and 1.5? shackels then.

Probably cheaper this way.

thanks.

 

[darkproximity]

Hit up a junkyard

 

[183Beast]

I know that these are long overdue, but I was able to get out and play some today! These are AFTER fixing the wheel well openings with TJ flares and everything is done.

 

[kmanator]

Looks good...real good...I like how the opened wheel wells look with the tj flare..very subtle....do you notice the 4 inch stretch in ride quality on the street?

 

[183Beast]

Looks good...real good...I like how the opened wheel wells look with the tj flare..very subtle....do you notice the 4 inch stretch in ride quality on the street?

Actually I do notice better road manners. It handles good and the ride isn't so stiff, but that was probably my old springs.

Your correct on the flares hiding the stretch. You have to know jeeps and take a good look at it to realize its actually stretched. Check out the pic with the old YJ flares earlier in the thread to compare.

 

[darkproximity]

I like it.. excited to finally rebuild my suspension especially after adding my bulletproof rear bumper tire carrier and winch.. definitely sagged a bit

 

[crtaylor]

I know that these are long overdue, but I was able to get out and play some today! These are AFTER fixing the wheel well openings with TJ flares and everything is done.

this is the way it should of been from the start.looks perfect ,now i need new springs

 

[liv2ride41]

Looks sweet. Will deff be my next project.

 

[codyhamel]

so im a little confused. are you moving any spring mounts or just putting the waggy springs in the stock mounting locations? and how well do these springs flex compaired to others?

 

[183Beast]

Springs are in the stock hangers. Springs flex is awesome.

 

[darkproximity]

i meant to ask beast, did you have to lengthen your front DS to make this work? i'm SOA right now and want to do the WB stretch, but i suppose i can live without the stretch if necessary.. might be looking at XJ front DS to make this work..

I already have a fixed yoke rear, and im sure 2 inch stretch in the back wont hurt much as far as pulling the splined end out a bit more.. thinking of going to the junkyard tomorrow

 

[183Beast]

i meant to ask beast, did you have to lengthen your front DS to make this work? i'm SOA right now and want to do the WB stretch, but i suppose i can live without the stretch if necessary.. might be looking at XJ front DS to make this work..

I already have a fixed yoke rear, and im sure 2 inch stretch in the back wont hurt much as far as pulling the splined end out a bit more.. thinking of going to the junkyard tomorrow

I did, I ordered the tatton's front shaft for $150 bucks and I have to tell ya. That was money well spent. Big spline, shaft is stout and it's balanced. unk:

 

[darkproximity]

Ill think about doing that.. what was the difference in measurement of the drive shaft from before w/SOA with the stretch added?

 

[183Beast]

Well, if I remember correctly. I think my stock shaft was maxed out at 43" and shy. I'm at 44" know and have plenty of sleeve to go either way.

I'll dig threw my noted to see if I can find it as I may be wrong on my measurements.

 

[spoole]

are you still running the stock steering...any steering issues???...pics?

 

[183Beast]

Stock steering except a drop pitman for the lift. No issues. Plan on doing cross over some day to get rid of some bump steer.

 

[crunch]

How bad is the bump steer is it manageable for a DD

 

[183Beast]

Its doable. I DD mine most of the time.

 

[darkproximity]

So i've had the waggy springs for a month or so now, finally got them on this weekend..
I got the set I used up front off a 1989 Grand Wagoneer, and the ones I used in the rear off the front of a 1980 Cherokee. I mounted them in the same orientation as they came off the vehicle, ie no stretch. Much better ride quality, haven't gotten out to flex yet but i figured i'd post up some pics and info

 

[183Beast]

I like your rig. Looks like mine except red. unk: