dan-cj7
19-05-2011, 02:16 PM
I'm thoroughly confused on this subject. I've done some research reading webpages and differnet jeep forums.
The question is, I have a very naked frame and am trying to figure out what I want to do to attach the front axle to the thing. I'm replacing the springs with YJ springs. That is a given (most likely old man emu). I've talked a parts fellow well known on this site and he told me that a shackle reversal would be better for a daily driver/occasional trail setup. Then I read this from jeeptech.com:
Conclusion
Both methods have their pluses and minuses. It boils down more to what the rig's purpose is - and personal preferences. If the Jeep is going to be a daily driver as well as weekend trail warrior, forward shackles may be the way to go. If the rig is primary a trail toy and sees more street miles on a trailer than with its tires on the tarmac, then the rear shackles may be more advantageous.
What I would like to know is what the CJ7's out there are running and what they would recommend for me to do. I will be using my Jeep as a cruiser to/from work with the occasional weekend trip to the trails. Please list your view on pros/cons.
Cheers,
Dan.
The question is, I have a very naked frame and am trying to figure out what I want to do to attach the front axle to the thing. I'm replacing the springs with YJ springs. That is a given (most likely old man emu). I've talked a parts fellow well known on this site and he told me that a shackle reversal would be better for a daily driver/occasional trail setup. Then I read this from jeeptech.com:
Conclusion
Both methods have their pluses and minuses. It boils down more to what the rig's purpose is - and personal preferences. If the Jeep is going to be a daily driver as well as weekend trail warrior, forward shackles may be the way to go. If the rig is primary a trail toy and sees more street miles on a trailer than with its tires on the tarmac, then the rear shackles may be more advantageous.
What I would like to know is what the CJ7's out there are running and what they would recommend for me to do. I will be using my Jeep as a cruiser to/from work with the occasional weekend trip to the trails. Please list your view on pros/cons.
Cheers,
Dan.
