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which springs to use for a jimmy straight axle conversion?

 
diamondjim05 diamondjim05
New User | Posts: 6 | Joined: 06/09
Posted: 09/09/09
01:18 PM

I have a 94 GMC jimmy that i am planning on doing a straight axle conversion with full size gm axles under the front and rear. Which springs would be better with better fitment, the springs from the donor vehicle, or would a set of jeep cherokee/grandcherokee/wagoneer rear leafs up front and back be better? i am also doing a 350 conversion with a TH350 trans and NP 205 transfer. Any tips would be greatly appreciated  

 
4WOR Web Editor 4WOR Web Editor
Administrator | Posts: 2341 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 09/11/09
10:59 AM

That's a good question. I would not use rear leaf springs on the front. What you could do is get a set of springs off something with leaf springs front, like say a YJ, and use those. Just need to be sure they can support the weight of the Jimmy.  
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diamondjim05 diamondjim05
New User | Posts: 6 | Joined: 06/09
Posted: 09/16/09
02:12 PM

Thanks for the help, i will be sure to check the wieght rating on the springs before i decide which way to go. Thanks again for the help!  

 

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