SPRING OVER AXLE- roughly how much lift do you get?is it better then a 4" +body lift?

jeepcj7 · 03-18-2003, 01:38 PM

SPRING OVER AXLE- roughly how much lift do you get?is it better then a 4" +body lift? Roughly whats the cost of a SOA, and how much time? What is neccessary to do it, as far as brake extensions, shims...? Which works better? After a SOA what tire would i be able to fit?

Chad Churchill · 03-18-2003, 01:46 PM

Hi agin..
A soa is $$ buy the time you get the springs/ shocks/ brake lines/ Drop Pitman arm/ and drop tranny. u are looking at 1,000$+
but if you go with a 4'' lift they come with every thing and you could add a 1'' body lift if you want too. But with the SOA you can't add lifted springs too it, also the spring life does not last half the time as just a reg. lift
Hope this helps you....

jeepcj7 · 03-18-2003, 03:05 PM

Do they sell SOA kits that includes everything?

Chad Churchill · 03-18-2003, 03:55 PM

No one sells a hole kit butt.....
Quadratec Catalog sells - a Spring over Axle Lift Kit that has the hard were to bolt the springs over the Axle.. but does not come with shocks/break likes/drop pitman arm/or springs.. you have to use your own springs i would say buy a 2'' spring then you have to buy brake likes, then you have to buy shocks..
The Quadratec SOA is 399.99$ you should take a look.. every thing eles you have to weld... www.Quadratec.com
hope this helps..

eight · 03-20-2003, 07:45 PM

~5.5" lift with stock springs.

Mine cost ~$200 for shocks, pitman arm, mics stuff. You may need a cv drive shaft. Get it off the front of a waggy or cherokee in a junk yard and have it cut down to fit. You need the yoke off the front of the transfercase too.

Time depends on eqipment. Easily done in a weekend. Can be done in about 4hrs if you've done it a few times.

Will fit 33-35" tire.

You've got internet, search for SOA in yahoo or something and you'll find plenty of info about it.

rok_toy · 03-22-2003, 12:31 AM

I think 'chad' has been hittin' the pipe!!

You can add lifted springs to a spring-over, the springs last just as long, and you'll never get the same amount of wheel travel out of a lifted spring. The lift is gained by adding arch, and limiting droop!!! The same parts you will need to do a 4" spring under lift, will work on a spring over lift( pitman, shocks, brake lines, etc.)

You already have the springs, so just add the cost of the above mentioned.

I personnally think you can't beat the ride quality( smooth ride and articulation) of the spring over.

I HAD a 4" lift, changed to spring-over with 1 1/2" springs...

major ride quality and articultion improvement!!

Just my opinion. God luck.

03-18-2003, 01:46 PM	#2
Chad Churchill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Hi agin.. A soa is $$ buy the time you get the springs/ shocks/ brake lines/ Drop Pitman arm/ and drop tranny. u are looking at 1,000$+ but if you go with a 4'' lift they come with every thing and you could add a 1'' body lift if you want too. But with the SOA you can't add lifted springs too it, also the spring life does not last half the time as just a reg. lift Hope this helps you.... __________________ '84 AMC CJ7.. 4" rancho 9000 9 way+ 1'' Tow Shacks+ 1'' BD, 9,000 warn winch, 33''BFG mudd, T176,Danna 300 with Twin shifter,44 front,20rear,4.56 with locks, 258beefed, w. fuel injected!,MSD,new white paint, all new intr., and two onbord airs. Member of TMTC, member of offroadministry, and go 4x4ing all over the U.S.A.!!! '98 TJ... 4" Teraflex with rancho 9000 9 ways. 33" all's with solid Axles and 4.56 with locks.. Hunter green and ready to go..

03-18-2003, 03:55 PM	#4
Chad Churchill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	No one sells a hole kit butt..... Quadratec Catalog sells - a Spring over Axle Lift Kit that has the hard were to bolt the springs over the Axle.. but does not come with shocks/break likes/drop pitman arm/or springs.. you have to use your own springs i would say buy a 2'' spring then you have to buy brake likes, then you have to buy shocks.. The Quadratec SOA is 399.99$ you should take a look.. every thing eles you have to weld... www.Quadratec.com hope this helps.. __________________ '84 AMC CJ7.. 4" rancho 9000 9 way+ 1'' Tow Shacks+ 1'' BD, 9,000 warn winch, 33''BFG mudd, T176,Danna 300 with Twin shifter,44 front,20rear,4.56 with locks, 258beefed, w. fuel injected!,MSD,new white paint, all new intr., and two onbord airs. Member of TMTC, member of offroadministry, and go 4x4ing all over the U.S.A.!!! '98 TJ... 4" Teraflex with rancho 9000 9 ways. 33" all's with solid Axles and 4.56 with locks.. Hunter green and ready to go..

03-22-2003, 12:31 AM	#6
rok_toy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CA Posts: 59 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	WHAT!!!!!!! I think 'chad' has been hittin' the pipe!! You can add lifted springs to a spring-over, the springs last just as long, and you'll never get the same amount of wheel travel out of a lifted spring. The lift is gained by adding arch, and limiting droop!!! The same parts you will need to do a 4" spring under lift, will work on a spring over lift( pitman, shocks, brake lines, etc.) You already have the springs, so just add the cost of the above mentioned. I personnally think you can't beat the ride quality( smooth ride and articulation) of the spring over. I HAD a 4" lift, changed to spring-over with 1 1/2" springs... major ride quality and articultion improvement!! Just my opinion. God luck. __________________ 1986 CJ-7, 258/T5/Dana300, Dana 44's, 4.89's, ARB's, SOA, Warn8K, high-steer, 37" MTR's, onboard air( york style)...more to come!!

03-18-2003, 03:05 PM	#3
jeepcj7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: connecticut Posts: 167 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Do they sell SOA kits that includes everything?

03-20-2003, 07:45 PM	#5
eight Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 354 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	~5.5" lift with stock springs. Mine cost ~$200 for shocks, pitman arm, mics stuff. You may need a cv drive shaft. Get it off the front of a waggy or cherokee in a junk yard and have it cut down to fit. You need the yoke off the front of the transfercase too. Time depends on eqipment. Easily done in a weekend. Can be done in about 4hrs if you've done it a few times. Will fit 33-35" tire. You've got internet, search for SOA in yahoo or something and you'll find plenty of info about it.