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New springs, wheels and tires are on

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jbjeeps, Jul 5, 2015.

  1. jbjeeps

    jbjeeps Member 2022 Sponsor

    The new BDS springs, shocks, Renegade 1 wheels, and BFG A/T tires are on the A1. I ended up having the shop where I bought the springs do the installation because new shackles had to be made. The A1 had the old style U bolt shackles, which the BDS springs aren't made for.

    The new springs resulted in a significant increase in lift over the old worn out ones. So far I'm pleased with the results.

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    Last edited: Jul 5, 2015
  2. Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

    Looks good! ;)
     
  3. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    nice fb
     
  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    hellokitty
     
  5. Mike C

    Mike C Member

    Looks great!
     
  6. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    I like it too. What size tires are they?
    -Donny
     
  7. jbjeeps

    jbjeeps Member 2022 Sponsor

    They are 31x10.50x15
     
  8. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Looks good! Same size tires & same springs I run...but yours definitely looks higher.
    I'm pretty sure they'll settle a little bit.
     
  9. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    What shocks did you go with? I'm shock shopping today.
     
  10. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Looks great! I found two of the old Renegade wheels that I put on my trailer.
     
  11. Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member

    What size lift and shackles? Looks good. Not too aggressive.
     
  12. rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

    Looks great. fb
     
  13. baja4

    baja4 Member

    Jeep looks great. How is the angle, on that u-joint on the back of the t case? Can't quite tell from the picture, but looks kind of steep. A report on on how it rides would be great also. Thanks.
     
  14. jbjeeps

    jbjeeps Member 2022 Sponsor

    The BDS springs are listed as a 2 1/2" inch lift. Can't give you a length on the shackles at the moment, the Jeep is up on the farm. I'll measure them the next time I go up.
     
  15. jbjeeps

    jbjeeps Member 2022 Sponsor

    Still waiting for a chance to take it for a good ride, maybe this weekend.
     
  16. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    What about my question?
    Post #9
     
  17. jbjeeps

    jbjeeps Member 2022 Sponsor

    Sorry, missed that one. The shocks come with the spring kit, BDS brand, not sure who makes them.
     
  18. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    Thanks!
     
  19. Jonbbrew

    Jonbbrew Member


    I agree. The driveline does look steep.
     
  20. jbjeeps

    jbjeeps Member 2022 Sponsor

    Dang, I keep forgetting to get that measurement. Okay, I'm putting the tape measure on the kitchen table tonight. I'm going up to the farm in the morning and I'll measure those shackles.

    So far the drive angle has not been an issue. Haven't done anything hard core, but it's working okay around the farm and on the old logging roads.