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I just bought a restored 1969 Jeep CJ 5. The front end appears to be about 4-6 inches higher than the rear. The only thing I can see that might be the problem is the shocks. Anybody got any ideas?
 
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count the number of leaves in the springs. I had a problem with 1 corner of my 60 model sagging and on further inspection it had 9 layer springs on 3 corners and a 7 layer on 1. so its possible someone put a new rear end in it springs and all and they are different than the front
 
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Thanks. Only difference with the CJ 7 is that you have a much longer wheel base. The wheel base on the CJ 5s were lengthened by 4 inches in the early 70s. I've got a much shorter distance to handle the rise. Thanks again.
 
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jkvols11 said:
It is indeed could be a leaf issue. The rear has 4 and the front has 6. Thanks!
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That's typical. The front springs often have more leaves to accommodate the extra weight of the engine.
 
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Got longer than stock shackles on the front? Actually a higher front end will absorb bumps on the trail better and enable your Jeep to land level when you jump it.:) Ask any 'prerunner' truck owner. They'll tell ya' that;)
 
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