Jeep TJ rear coils on a 66? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AustinBelair · 03-02-2015, 01:32 AM

I SWEAR I read somewhere that you can run Jeep TJ (97-06) stock rear coil springs for a 4" drop? Is that correct?

**PGSigns** · 03-02-2015, 08:01 AM

From what I have read the drop is closer to 5".
Jimmy

theastronaut · 03-03-2015, 02:03 PM

I've read that there are different TJ springs- I think they have color coded tags on them? The different rates will change the amount of drop.

On my '66 I cut 1.5 coils off the front springs and the TJ rear springs were a good match.

Before and after adding the rear springs. Both pics have the cut front coils.

Here is another truck with TJ springs and 2" blocks. It's about as low as my '66 with just springs. Mine must have softer spring rates.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boucher racing

- cut 1 1/2 coil off front springs and removed bump stop bracket (free)
- installed TJ Jeep springs in rear with 2" drop blocks ($100)

03-02-2015, 01:32 AM	#1
AustinBelair Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 300	Jeep TJ rear coils on a 66? I SWEAR I read somewhere that you can run Jeep TJ (97-06) stock rear coil springs for a 4" drop? Is that correct? __________________ My mother is a recent cancer survivor and this truck build is for her

03-02-2015, 08:01 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Jeep TJ rear coils on a 66? From what I have read the drop is closer to 5". Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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