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Offline Axle

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leaf spring slider boxes
« on: July 23, 2015, 02:29:24 PM »
I would love to lower my CJ a couple inches, this looks like a simple way to do it. however I would be a little concerned with the spring not being allowed to twist. opinions? seems like its been around for a while, but i never heard of it till now.
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2015, 02:55:14 PM »
I like the idea bob, thats very cool.    Twisting I don't think will be an issue at all, but thats only my opinion no experience with them.
Wonder if this would let me run a spring over configuration on my jeep.
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2015, 05:50:57 PM »
I agree with Bobby regarding the twisting, also  virtually eliminates bent springs.  As it relates to soa and eliminating spring  wrap, I do not believe these offer any benefit.
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2015, 09:08:01 PM »
I agree with Bobby regarding the twisting, also  virtually eliminates bent springs.  As it relates to soa and eliminating spring  wrap, I do not believe these offer any benefit.
I was thinking they could let me maybe get a bit lower doing soa.   but now i think about it a shackle mounted in the frame likely gets me a very similar height.

Bob -  these will also change your alignment in the front (as you go lower the axcle rotates), just a thought.
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2015, 10:56:43 AM »
I know Toyota guys have been using them for awhile.  I see them used quite a bit over on pirate but I have heard the slider bushings wear out rather quickly.
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2015, 03:52:13 PM »
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2015, 03:56:41 PM »
i like ians idea
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2015, 06:26:36 PM »
why do you want it lower ?

lots of people say my jeep is too tall and I should lower it. my jeep is very stable and hardly ever feels tippy

if its a look thing but bigger tires on it  ;D
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2015, 08:21:51 AM »
why do you want it lower ?

lots of people say my jeep is too tall and I should lower it. my jeep is very stable and hardly ever feels tippy

if its a look thing but bigger tires on it  ;D

On steep climbs though, it looks like your front end gets a little light. 

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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2015, 09:32:32 AM »
Does it feel tippy when it's rolling over on its side in protest of your driving?   :-)
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Re: leaf spring slider boxes
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2015, 10:02:54 AM »

lots of people say my jeep is too tall and I should lower it. my jeep is very stable and hardly ever feels tippy


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