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Unread 11-01-2005, 04:32 PM   #1
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New...leafspring sag?
Hello to all...this is a first for me,never got into these forums before but what they heck!
I bought a '76 CJ-5 last May, it has a nice rebuilt 304 with an aggressive COMP cam, advanced distrubitor, side exit headers,Edelbrok Performer intake, 4Bbl carb etc.. this engine has a lot of power and i'm wondering if the sag i feel in the right rear when i get on the gas is due to this?

I believe the springs may be stock. I put new shocks on the jeep but as i said, when i get on her she sags bad in the right rear, almost like my front left wheel is going to come off the ground. Any ideas here how to fix? New springs...add a leaf?

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(also has: T-150, 35X12.50 A/T, new rattlecan spray job(custom by me)

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Unread 11-01-2005, 05:01 PM   #2
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i have the same problem...
i am just going to get new leaf springs

i don't know anything about those add a leaf things so i can't help you there

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Unread 11-01-2005, 05:47 PM   #3
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ya that's probably what I'll be doing too. I think you can order new sets of springs out of quadratec for around $200.
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Unread 11-01-2005, 05:59 PM   #4
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yeah i'm getting mine from a local spring shop for about $200
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Unread 11-01-2005, 06:04 PM   #5
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You need a traction bar. You have a ton of torque steer. You can also remedy it by coils and correct placement. (the traction bar is much cheaper)
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Unread 11-01-2005, 07:52 PM   #6
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Would these be the same as ladder bars?
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