Replacing Leaf Springs on a Jeep CJ5
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I need to replace the front leaf springs on my 1981 Jeep CJ5. They are a spring under setup, and probably a 4” lift which I don’t want. Also I don’t think they are the correct springs for my Jeep CJ5 and they appear to be installed backwards.
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Much better. Yes, I talk to parts, too. And that is the cleanest farm jack I've ever seen.
@Foxcanfixit
10 ай бұрын
It’s clean because I’ve only had it a month! 😀
It will be more beautiful with yj front grill and dash,believe me.😉
@Foxcanfixit
Ай бұрын
I do love the YJ dash, it’s my favorite after the Cj-2 and 3a dash
Yeah I agree Little bit lower does look better. I was given a steering column, I was always told it was out of a golf cart, I just recently found out it was out of a CJ5 so I was able to obtain a horn kit for it.
@Foxcanfixit
10 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Yeah you’re right, the old Cj2 3 and early 5 columns look exactly like golf cart columns!
Lifesaver. I’ve been agonizing over being unable to line that metal nipple in the middle of the spring. Clearly I need to loosen up the other side and I’ll be able to manipulate the axle and get it to align. Thank you !!
@Foxcanfixit
5 ай бұрын
No problem! It took me a few minutes to figure that out 😀😂👍
@xtop23
4 ай бұрын
Worked like a charm. Now I’m doing the front because apparently not only the back left shock / leaf perch was bent but the front right is as well. Hoping when I’m done the cj5 will be level. If not I may have a slightly bent frame. Around 3/4” Any thoughts on how difficult it’d be to straighten it if that’s the case? Been busting my ass on this thing and I want it to be perfect.
Awesome video brotha! You crack me up!
@Foxcanfixit
10 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I love the new Dodge on your channel!
Kinda hoping to see you change shoes, put a sweater on, and sing a song before you started the show.
@Foxcanfixit
10 ай бұрын
I can do that 😀
sooooooooo we really going to just ignore the fact that the passenger front bushing mount is completely loose and flopping around and only has one of the two bolts attaching it to the frame?
@Foxcanfixit
16 күн бұрын
Fixed that too, but not included in the final video.
That front bracket shouldn't be loose like that?
@Foxcanfixit
4 ай бұрын
I tightened it afterword, bolt threads were worn out, replaced the bolt and also welded the bracket to the frame
Wow a high lift jack for this job you must have an Angle on your shoulder.
@Foxcanfixit
7 ай бұрын
I have gotten hit in the head by the jack handle once or twice if that counts
New springs look good. Does it have the stock or dropped steering linkage?
@Foxcanfixit
10 ай бұрын
It still has the dropped, I have a stock pitman arm on order
Unsolicited advice, never work under a farm jack, use 6 degree wedges for better caster, take your tires off
@Foxcanfixit
3 ай бұрын
All good tips