Jim's new hybrid Scrambler build- tons of questions coming! - Page 20

**jeepsterjc** · 05-11-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BadJeep2006

Projects looking good. I see we are dealing with the same problem on our D60s. The short tube on the drivers side. I am on the Cast right now, but think I am going to use that pirate thread and cut down the cast a little and weld to the tube.

Good Job!!

Joe

Hi Joe, why not weld to the cast? I know some people don't want to but welding to cast can be done reliably. What size of tires are you using? What does worry me is the placement of the lower left arm bracket... One more month ought to do it...

**jeepsterjc** · 05-13-2010, 10:56 AM

Here is one of the longest threads I've come across. This fellow has a bigger budget than I have by far, but he has is running 37s with short arms. It looks good. Now- to figure out what coils he is using.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/s...ml#post8328096

Douglas S. · 05-13-2010, 11:40 AM

He's running AEV coils I believe.

**jeepsterjc** · 05-13-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Douglas S.

He's running AEV coils I believe.

Thanks. Is there a generic or MOOG that would compare to these? Coils at $360 before shipping is pretty wicked...

Anyone know?

https://secure.aev-conversions.com/s...ct_Code=NTH210

**Recoil** · 05-13-2010, 02:47 PM

Im not sure about the generic for those but I run the 3.5" AEVs and love the ride and performance they offer. I know its a bit steep but the quality is definately there

**jeepsterjc** · 05-13-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by recoil101

Im not sure about the generic for those but I run the 3.5" AEVs and love the ride and performance they offer. I know its a bit steep but the quality is definately there

OK, thanks. Looks like I'm getting close to a purchase for the new Scrambler coils.

**jeepsterjc** · 05-13-2010, 04:01 PM

Sent off a question about vehicle weight and loading to aev-conversions.com. As my Scrambler is longer/heavier by a bit maybe 4" rears and 3" fronts...

**MisfitSeven** · 05-13-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepsterjc

Sent off a question about vehicle weight and loading to aev-conversions.com. As my Scrambler is longer/heavier by a bit maybe 4" rears and 3" fronts...

buy 4 of the same height spring, also buy a pair of 1" spring spacers. when you get the suspension done, put the spacers on the end [fr/rr] that needs it. who knows, you might need them on one side [pass/dr] or the other.

**jeepsterjc** · 05-14-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepsterjc

Sent off a question about vehicle weight and loading to aev-conversions.com. As my Scrambler is longer/heavier by a bit maybe 4" rears and 3" fronts...

Here's their answer:

"Sounds like an interesting project. Your Jeep is going to be so much different than anything we've ever put springs on that I can't be sure what would work best. However, taking a guess at your wheelbase and total weight I'd say our 3" TJ Unlimited springs should work very well."

So- The AEV coils and maybe a couple of spacers for leveling as mentioned on spyder6's thread will do it.

**jeepsterjc** · 05-14-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mudb8

lol, yer safe with the 95!... 99-03 superduties are the turds

Hello again mudb8,

My Currie control arms and brackets will be here today or Tuesday so it's time to get the coils sitting on top of the D60 and Sterling!!

It looks like from what I've read and you have also said- OME or AEVs coils will be pretty good choices for the smoothest DDriving. Is there anything more I need to know about these two?

Do you know anyone with unused F&R 3" OME or AEV coils?

A fellow at AEV said to go with their 3" TJ F&R coils...

I won't be shopping for shocks for a while but I what would you suggest for trackbars- especially the front that can clear the D60 housing?

Thanks for your help, Jim

**jeepsterjc** · 05-14-2010, 11:05 AM

Well, the build schedule/completion date just got bumped back another month or two. Holly cr@p. Wicked local tire prices. 5 BFG 37 AT 12.5 17s come in at $2330.74 including mounting bal and taxes.

Douglas S. · 05-14-2010, 11:29 AM

I think the rep at AEV might be on to something when he says to use TJ Unlimited coils, because they also run an extended wheelbase.

**jeepsterjc** · 05-14-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Douglas S.

I think the rep at AEV might be on to something when he says to use TJ Unlimited coils, because they also run an extended wheelbase.

I didn't know TJs came in an extended length model?

mschviuz · 05-14-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepsterjc

Well, the build schedule/completion date just got bumped back another month or two. Holly cr@p. Wicked local tire prices. 5 BFG 37 AT 12.5 17s come in at $2330.74 including mounting bal and taxes.

noooooooooooooooooooooooo.....I guess you are stuck with their pricing because I can only imagine what shipping costs for those big boys would be. Start checking craigslist

Douglas S. · 05-14-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepsterjc

I didn't know TJs came in an extended length model?

You might know them as LJ's.

This is an LJ belonging to "Polecat":