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Old 05-24-2012, 10:16 AM   #1
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Jeep spring drop

How much of a drop does putting Jeep TJ springs in the rear give ya ?
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Old 05-24-2012, 11:04 AM   #2
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Re: Jeep spring drop

i got 3" on my '61. It was last year so may be more now.
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Old 05-24-2012, 12:34 PM   #3
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Re: Jeep spring drop

Me too! But don't plan on hauling anything heavy in it,I had 5 people in mine at a cruise and was bottoming out.
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Old 05-24-2012, 01:37 PM   #4
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Re: Jeep spring drop

Here are a couple of earlier threads on the topic that provides some input:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=jeep+springs

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=jeep+springs
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Old 05-24-2012, 04:32 PM   #5
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Re: Jeep spring drop

I got a bout 4" it is an easy swap but yea heavy loads are a no no
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