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Re: Coil spring converto in a Flatty
Reply #15 - 04/30/12 at 23:54:02
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Yeah, I learned quickly how much better coils are over leaf springs (and how much smoother of a ride it is).

The frame is the exact same size as the original 2A one. My wheels are off a later CJ, so the offset is different. I'm still running the stock D25 and D41 axles. I probably should have upgraded, but they are just fine. I really don't beat on it.

Actually it is more stable than the leaf springs. There are a couple spots that were a little sketchy before (tipping wise) and now it doesn't even feel like it want to flop. I think it has to do with this setup being softer so the axles will flex taking up the grade of a hill.
  

Nate in Western MA 1953 3A #3268, The Jalopy, '47 2A Wheelin' rig, '49 3A, #37071, unmolested, bone stock named Ted
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