CJ-2a leaf spring question

Stev wrote: I have a set of Crown front stock springs and a Crown stock spring on the passengers side rear.  But an 11 leaf heavy spring (stock is 9) on the drivers side rear.   The Jeep sits level.  Rides like an old Jeep. The heavy spring came from Quarter Ton and Military in northern Georgia.   Tub sits 21.5" from the ground on both sides.

I have a set of Crown front stock springs and a Crown stock spring on the passengers side rear.  But an 11 leaf heavy spring (stock is 9) on the drivers side rear.   The Jeep sits level.  Rides like an old Jeep.

3A Steve wrote: While I am still trying to figure out the issue of "which springs", I would note that a softer spring plus lower tire pressure will allow for going faster over rough terrain (at least with fewer lost teeth). Also, if you go with more lift, you need to pay attention to your shocks (more lift with original shocks may equal broken shocks... at least it did for me). Some have mentioned Rancho springs... might want to check on that. Good luck, let us know what you come up with...

Mike shot the first video. Those shots came from Bruce. The springs are still on GW

I used a set from Walcks and they are pretty good at a reasonable price. I did remove one leaf from each one to smooth them out.

Walcks springs in action:



.... even after this they are still in good shape years later.

Edited by jpet - 26 July 2019 at 5:24pm

Well everyone I think I've figured out what I'm going to do. Probably seems like a quick decision from when I made the post til now but that's how it goes

I drove over the the spring shop this morning and well... they were honestly pretty rude and seemed really bothered by my inquiry. I've got thick skin so it's not like it bothered me, but it just doesn't seem like and smart way to conduct business, so I'm passing on the local option


Since I didnt really want to lift the CJ... I've decided to go with Crown brand front and rear - stock replacements. In the past for other things, I've had problems with Omix so I wasn't going to use them anyway. But.... I've also decided that I'm going to just install them as is and find out how bad the ride is first hand before jumping to any conclusions. IF for any reason it really is unbearable I will mess around with taking the smallest leaf off in each rear spring

After some light reading on other forums it seems that is a popular thing to do with all makes and models when looking from a softer ride. But before I do that, I need to know definitively that it's too rough or not

I really appreciate everyone chiming in, and unfortunately because the Jeep is mostly apart I won't be able to give a proper update for a little while.. I will definitely be sure to take some pics and post up about my experience once it's said and done

Edited by HotBox - 26 July 2019 at 2:57pm

ggordon49 wrote: Quick question hopefully on topic, what information does a spring shop need to make replacements? Can you just bring them your old ones? Any specifics we should ask for? Thank you in advance.

3A Steve wrote: As with AKoller, if I had it to do again with what I now know, I'd also go to a spring shop and try to get a set with the same lift I now have but with more flex. And, as with AKoller, I still may.

If I were to do it again, which I very well may, I would go talk to a custom spring maker and give him the parameters on which I want and see if he could make a set to match my needs. From what I’ve found custom springs aren’t terribly pricey.