South Florida Dysfunctional 4x4's
03-23-2015, 10:59 PM
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Longer springs than the Xj, more arch than the Xj for load carrying capacity, to control axle wrap and also it keeps the height down due to the springs being mounted under the frame rail instead of beside it like the Xj.
03-23-2015, 11:42 PM
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Ah. That makes sense. One more question and I'll let you sleep.
Are the spring perches the same width as the ones for a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer, or would they still need to be cut off and replaced.
I'm asking, because I have an 8.8 that my friend wants for his Commanche, but I have no clue what to tell him.
03-24-2015, 04:46 AM
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03-24-2015, 05:40 AM
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Ah. That makes sense. One more question and I'll let you sleep.
Are the spring perches the same width as the ones for a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer, or would they still need to be cut off and replaced.
I'm asking, because I have an 8.8 that my friend wants for his Commanche, but I have no clue what to tell him.
Are the spring perches the same width as the ones for a Ford 8.8 out of an Explorer, or would they still need to be cut off and replaced.
I'm asking, because I have an 8.8 that my friend wants for his Commanche, but I have no clue what to tell him.
It can be done but is he trying to do a spring over axle or keep it spring under ???
Take a look at this....
http://comancheclub.com/topic/39063-.../?fromsearch=1
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03-24-2015, 07:08 AM
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Good morning fellas....
Hopefully doing some stuff to the comanche this weekend....
Family friend past away last night so that's another obstacle to crawl....
Everyone have a great safe day!!!
Hopefully doing some stuff to the comanche this weekend....
Family friend past away last night so that's another obstacle to crawl....
Everyone have a great safe day!!!
03-24-2015, 09:25 AM
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My engine is getting fully disassembled this weekend and back to the machine shop. 2.9L, here I come!
03-24-2015, 01:38 PM
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It can be done but is he trying to do a spring over axle or keep it spring under ???
Take a look at this....
http://comancheclub.com/topic/39063-.../?fromsearch=1
Take a look at this....
http://comancheclub.com/topic/39063-.../?fromsearch=1
Well, he's got a couple different welders, and a lot of time to decide.
Me, I'd say go with what the designers did. It works. However, he's just 21 years old, and has automotive ADD.
But I will show him the write up, and see if he can make up his mind.
03-24-2015, 01:39 PM
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03-25-2015, 10:46 AM
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Morning.
03-26-2015, 05:28 AM
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Good morning all..Starting to get those feeling thing are gonna be changing soon...
03-26-2015, 05:47 AM
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03-26-2015, 06:09 AM
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Picked up a np231 from a 96 cherokee off craigslist for $40....
Ax15 swap couldn't come any sooner...!!!!
Have a great day fellas
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03-26-2015, 06:41 AM
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