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Re: Jeep talk

Post by scoobyh123 » Wed May 08, 2019 6:14 pm

I don't know if the WJ has leaf springs at the rear like the XJ/ZJ but they are known to go weak and saggy, effecting the handling badly.

The favoured fix was to retrofit leaf springs from a turbo diesel model, stronger with an extra (?) leaf i think. I bought a pair ofr mine but never got round to fitting them.
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by CHR15E » Wed May 08, 2019 8:11 pm

Coil springs all round on a WJ.

I've ordered a heavy duty rear ARB from the US, I'm hoping that makes a difference. Then I'll decide whether anything else needs changing.
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by scoobyh123 » Wed May 08, 2019 9:35 pm

That should stop a lot of body roll! :wink: :D
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by CHR15E » Thu May 09, 2019 12:11 am

Hoping so, I'll be looking for something else if not.
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by scoobyh123 » Thu May 09, 2019 7:13 am

You may have to upgrade the front one as well, see how the back one goes first. :wink: :D
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by Richard Moss » Fri May 10, 2019 12:27 am

CHR15E wrote:
Wed May 08, 2019 8:11 pm
I've ordered a heavy duty rear ARB from the US, I'm hoping that makes a difference. Then I'll decide whether anything else needs changing.
Dare I ask how much?
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by CHR15E » Fri May 10, 2019 1:45 am

£187 including shipping.
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by Richard Moss » Fri May 10, 2019 10:41 pm

Not as bad as it could have been - but still more than I paid for my daughter's immaculate, low mileage 2002 Rover 25 (175 quid) :)

The engine bay looks like new and the underneath is almost as good
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by CHR15E » Sat May 11, 2019 6:18 pm

No demand for them then?
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat May 11, 2019 7:08 pm

CHR15E wrote:
Sat May 11, 2019 6:18 pm
No demand for them then?
Strangely not much - Practial Classics ran a feature a couple of months back and the 25/45 was in it and they pointed out it was at the bottom of its value at the moment but with prices starting to rise.
Likewise the MG-f/TF in this months issue.
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by CHR15E » Sat May 18, 2019 12:13 pm

The ARB arrived yesterday and I've fitted it today.

Easy job aside rusty bolts. Definitely better, now wondering whether to upgrade the front. Waiting on a response from the experts.

Spot the difference, the old could be moved by hand which shows how weak it is.

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Re: Jeep talk

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat May 18, 2019 12:30 pm

Should improve the cornering by quite a bit!

Don't forget the weight up front will still create body roll, might pay to bite the bullet and fit the front uprated version too.
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by CHR15E » Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:46 pm

Anyone want to buy a Jeep? :)

After a lot of thought I've decided I'm going to sell it.

Whether I replace it depends on work, Brexit and other factors are making it a difficult time at the moment.
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by scoobyh123 » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:48 pm

Too new for me i'm afraid Chris, not that i've got the room or spare funds for it at the moment anyway!

You could try putting a For Sale post on : http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/

Good luck with the sale anyway. :wink: :D
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Re: Jeep talk

Post by Richard Moss » Fri Jun 28, 2019 12:59 pm

Too RHD for me. It's a nice looking vehicle, though
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