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which leaf springs should i use?
« on: April 05, 2007, 07:54:47 AM »
ok so i have toyota axles under my samari and stock springs well i want to swap some longer bigger leaf springs. should i use wrangler springs with the bolt in kit? ive been seeing cj leaf springs in samaris whats the deal with those? and i have a set of stock toyota leaf springs how about those ? please give me some info
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2007, 08:17:21 AM »
It depends, what size tire do you want to run? if you want 34-36 get some old man emu lift springs, there a bit pricy but they are nice and get the job done.

hope that helps

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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2007, 08:24:41 AM »
I have been told to never use Emu's in a spring over config. They will bend. Brent had the Boneyez springs made for spring over lift's
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2007, 08:53:10 AM »
use YJ's there is kits out there to install them. they lfex like mad!
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2007, 07:42:58 PM »
well i still have to move my perches in because of the toyota axles and i read that its a pain in the but to run wrangler springs. you have to build like a 1 inch block so you can get the 3rd member out  and then raise your steering even more to clear the springs. kinda sounds like a pain in ass to do well see id rather try to find a set of stock leaf springs im trying to built this rig for under 1000 dollers and make it go anywhere my friends more expensive rigs can go just so i can brag. ill be running 33s for right now UNLESS you guys think my 1.3 can turn a set of 35s with just the 4.10 gearing in the axles?
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2007, 09:58:09 PM »
$1000 limit for a stock 1.3 to run 35s balls out
that could be tuff to do
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2007, 11:22:29 PM »
a 4.10 axle with some 6.5:1 T-case gears. It would have plenty of juice to turn them then.


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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2007, 07:38:12 PM »
umm ill have to look in to the gears for the transfer case so whats the word on leaf springs? toyota (free) jeep (scarp yard) ?
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2007, 10:21:17 AM »
Has anyone ever put toyota leafs under there sammi?
i havent heard about anyone doing it, but im sure some one had to of.

Does anyone know how long a toyota spring is compared to a YJ spring?


I would go with the YJ springs, there dam easy to come by and there pretty cheap.


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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #9 on: April 07, 2007, 08:10:28 PM »
i found 4 springs (front and rear) for 100 bucks plus shipping is this a good deal ?
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2007, 10:06:33 AM »
Stock YJ springs?  If so i think thats an alright deal, doesnt seem to far out of wack price wise.


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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2007, 03:52:00 PM »
now what would be the best way to mount them to my axle i have to out board my springs or move my perches ? and what about the front i heard that i wont be able to pull my third member out if i do the swap ?
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2007, 05:57:00 PM »
Well if your putting a toyota axle under it, you should get a toyota axle to samurai kit from SKY.  Its a 100 bucks and it just gives you the stuff to run the axle. From what i know everthing should work the same, you just move your perches.

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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2007, 08:04:19 PM »
i paid $100 for 4x yj springs no ship
i say out board the springs and make the lil zuk little longer
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Re: which leaf springs should i use?
« Reply #14 on: April 09, 2007, 05:33:47 AM »
If they are yota springs just make a a perch in this shape.  http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r196/costa05/DSC00398.jpg
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