Need advice on early CJ 5/6 suspension upgrade

[pommie069]

Hi all
I am looking for a full set of parabolic springs to suit a CJ6. I don't know the exact year, mid to late 70's (vin plate long gone).
I can only find parts in the states.
Researching on-line, the parts numbers change from 1975 to 1976… anyone know what the difference is?
So far the sales 'assistant' has been close to useless.
I am happy to remove and fit new hangers if anyone knows of an aftermarket kit that has wider springs (I can go wider but not longer than stock)
Cheers

[The Buzzcutter]

Early CJ5.com is a good source of information specifically for this type of swap. The CJ's changed over after 1975/76 to, amongst other things, wider axles and an AMC20 rear. So guessing you probably have one of these "intermediate" models which should have a dana 30/40 front rear axle combination.

http://www.rocky-road.com/yj-spring-...ion-55-75.html this link will show you a bolt on option that allows you to use wrangler, (wider and longer) springs in a bolt on setup thinking of going this way myself

[pommie069]

Cheers mate
I'll have a nosey. My old diffs are Dana 44 & 27. Pulling them out to fit 44s.
In the process of attempting to fit Hilux springs atm…… but that rocky road mod. looks a lot easier

[It's Dave]

G'day mate, what did you end up doing with the suspension ?

I've got a '70 CJ6 that I'm starting and I'm interested to know how you went.

Cheers

Dave

[pommie069]

Hi Dave
I ended up buying Hilux parabolic springs and fabricating 4 new hangers to suit. Was a lot of research finding bushes etc to suit but I now have the parts numbers of the kits needed.
Rocky Road do a bolt on kit (look for link in this thread) to fit Wrangler springs on CJs. I reckon that would be the way to go
Cheers
Phil

[It's Dave]

Thanks for the reply mate, would you mind putting up a pic or 2 of your mods ?

Cheers

Dave