jonboy

Has anyone ever done that flipping the rear springs around to gain wheel base by my rough measurements it will push the axel back about 6.750" which is more than I would like but I a trying to get away from buying a set of mj lift springs witch would give me the 3 to 4" that I would like

sguiffre13

never knew this was possible, id like to know more

jonboy

Ya I got the idea from extreme roc rigs web site project grumpy and they used mj leaf springs

sguiffre13

i seee, sound like a good i dea to me but i would just like to see how this all pans outt

DeftwillP

Due to the way xj springs are constructed, turned leafs will fatigue quickly and also be more subject to axle wrap. Research it, it's out there.

jonboy

That is what I was worried about if the springs could even handal

jonboy

I meant to say Handle the extra stress

xjmarc

Seen it done many times and yes they will wear out quicker and you have to comp cut the rear. Some use YJ springs which give a slightly less 3" stretch. I've done a 1.5" and haven't cut any more fender than the cut and fold and my axle is actually centered but my shackle angel is also a bit off.

00jepxj

chevvy 48inch 3/4 ton springs with 2 leafs and overload out in a 4.5 lift with the axle moved back 3.25 inches

jonboy

I assume it is the rear yj springs that I need to use. I am running 5.5in lift now what size yj lift spring if any would you guys think i need since yjs are sprung under and just under 3ins wheel base gain is perfect I should not have to move or relocate my fuel tank

xjmarc

Stock rears would work but you could hit the tank. My 60 misses it by less than half an inch and I'm at a 1.5" stretch.

jonboy

What size tires are you running and what did you do to get that 1.5

cdawall

could get ranger leafs 4" further back but require a set of relocation brackets.

sguiffre13

still confused about this concept, i would like to see this

xjmarc

38s and my (homebuilt) axle brakets have multiple mounting positions.