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diffrence in cj and yj spring lifts???

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#1 ·
People always say the YJ springs are better cause they are longer and also a little wider for SOA. Now I am not there yet and am doing a 4" SUA, so my question is a yj 4" inch lift be better than a 4" cj lift for my 86 CJ-7. I know I would have to change over the shakles and length but that isn't a problem cause I am doing an SRS also in the swap. So are they the same or is there a difference?
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#2 ·
I know the YJ springs are wider in the front and like you said longer. On the back I am not sure, but I think they may be the same. Old Man Emu makes a kit to swap YJ stuff onto a CJ maybe you could find info on that to see what is different. But if you are doing your own shakle reversal I wouldn't think it would be a problem with a little fabbing. I am also unsure on this but it seems like I read about a guy who turned his front spring hangers around or moved them forward an inch or two to accomodate the YJ springs.

 
#3 ·
Just two changes come to mind. Make sure the spring mounts for the SRS are for 2-1/2" springs, not 2". Also you will need to use rear CJ spring u-bolt plates in front too.

 
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#4 ·
Yes they are the same in the rear. Will has it right as far as the front goes. When you do the s/r up front it should mount at the forward most point. Depending on manufacturer you mabe able to get it as you want it as this is a popular swap. When you hang the rear shackles up front is when you notice the difference.

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