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Low & Slow · 06-06-2011, 09:55 AM

I've been searching for exactly what kind of rear Jeep coils will work to lower the rear about 4". Ran across a post referring to Jeep ZJ rear coils but thats it. Just one single reference to them.

Is anyone actually running them? There are plenty ZJ's in my local junkyard and zero TJs so if this is a confirmed method I can grab a set this week. The ZJ is the V8 chero so I'm having a hard time believing that the V8 springs would lower the rear. Wouldn't they be beefier?

Any input would be great : )

Flint70step · 06-06-2011, 02:31 PM

I would like to know this info myself.Sounds like a nice low buck drop option.

JORGIE95961 · 06-06-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by low & slow

i've been searching for exactly what kind of rear jeep coils will work to lower the rear about 4". Ran across a post referring to jeep zj rear coils but thats it. Just one single reference to them.

Is anyone actually running them? There are plenty zj's in my local junkyard and zero tjs so if this is a confirmed method i can grab a set this week. The zj is the v8 chero so i'm having a hard time believing that the v8 springs would lower the rear. Wouldn't they be beefier?

Any input would be great : )

nope.. Shorter spring..and softer maybe.. Grand cherokee also comes in straight 6

oldblue1968chevy · 06-06-2011, 03:00 PM

\\ its TJ

They really dont work, way too soft. Bottom out on everything etc etc

Jeffs70 · 06-06-2011, 04:01 PM

Jeep Wrangler TJ's seem to be the ones that fit our trucks like these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...item20b9efe953

Low & Slow · 06-06-2011, 04:02 PM

So why are some guys swearing by TJ springs?

Im confused lol either they work or they dont.

oldblue1968chevy · 06-06-2011, 04:05 PM

They bolt in etc etc but they are THIN you CANT HAUL ANYTHING AND YOU WILL BOTTOM OUT FREQUENTLY.

I have some i'll sell you cheap if your set on using them

Jeffs70 · 06-06-2011, 04:06 PM

apparently with some they bottom out, I have never tried them. I also could see them not working if you have a tank in the rear of your truck because these springs are much softer then our factory ones.

Jeffs70 · 06-06-2011, 04:07 PM

I would go with what oldblue says hes tested them it sounds like lol

oldblue1968chevy · 06-06-2011, 09:46 PM

I'll sell you mine for $15 bucks plus shipping if your interested.

Low & Slow · 06-07-2011, 09:02 AM

Hmm Ill look into it more. Apparently they came in four different spring rates. I do have the cab tank though.....

06-06-2011, 09:55 AM	#1
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? I've been searching for exactly what kind of rear Jeep coils will work to lower the rear about 4". Ran across a post referring to Jeep ZJ rear coils but thats it. Just one single reference to them. Is anyone actually running them? There are plenty ZJ's in my local junkyard and zero TJs so if this is a confirmed method I can grab a set this week. The ZJ is the V8 chero so I'm having a hard time believing that the V8 springs would lower the rear. Wouldn't they be beefier? Any input would be great : )

06-06-2011, 02:31 PM	#2
Flint70step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 586	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? I would like to know this info myself.Sounds like a nice low buck drop option. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super LWB 350/350 Factory A/C Tilt/Posi White/Med Red/White(on the way) 72 Custom Deluxe Burb(Arizona truck)Nice interior Great patina Project Patina Azul http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467668

06-06-2011, 03:00 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? \\ its TJ They really dont work, way too soft. Bottom out on everything etc etc __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-06-2011, 04:01 PM	#5
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? Jeep Wrangler TJ's seem to be the ones that fit our trucks like these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-...item20b9efe953 __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

06-06-2011, 04:02 PM	#6
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? So why are some guys swearing by TJ springs? Im confused lol either they work or they dont.

06-06-2011, 04:05 PM	#7
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? They bolt in etc etc but they are THIN you CANT HAUL ANYTHING AND YOU WILL BOTTOM OUT FREQUENTLY. I have some i'll sell you cheap if your set on using them __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-06-2011, 04:06 PM	#8
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? apparently with some they bottom out, I have never tried them. I also could see them not working if you have a tank in the rear of your truck because these springs are much softer then our factory ones. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

06-06-2011, 04:07 PM	#9
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? I would go with what oldblue says hes tested them it sounds like lol __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

06-06-2011, 09:46 PM	#10
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? I'll sell you mine for $15 bucks plus shipping if your interested. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-07-2011, 09:02 AM	#11
Low & Slow Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 124	Re: Jeep ZJ rear coils? Or only TJ coils? Hmm Ill look into it more. Apparently they came in four different spring rates. I do have the cab tank though.....



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