Re: 2wd spring over axle (was Velvet-ride Shackles)

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Thu Apr 15 1999 - 10:18:25 EDT


I totally agree, (and i've done that before...what a pain), but it's a
thought....

>Be careful with that one. Find anyone with a Jeep YJ or CJ who's ever done
>what they call a "spring-over conversion". Don't know about the Dak, but on
>Jeeps it's pretty involved. I don't remember all of the details, but they
>have to worry about the brake lines, driveshaft, etc. I've read that it's
>cheaper to buy a lift kit than move the axle under the springs (of course,
>this might be only because Jeep lift kits are so damned cheap).
>
>Jason
>

Bernd D. Ratsch
Pflugerville, TX
http://lonestar.texas.net/~bernd/Dakota.htm
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT/CC (V6)



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