Hello fellow Jeeper.
I currently own a 1979
CJ7 and a 2006 Wrangler
Rubicon, and am a
mechanical engineer by
trade.
I’ve owned a Jeep of one
model or another for many
years. I ran a Skyjacker
2” lift on a J10. Very
bouncy stiff ride. The
spring rate was too high.
Switched out the
Skyjacker for a set of
Rancho Springs with a two
inch lift. The ride is
much improved. Tires are
BFG 32X10.50X15. Sidewall
flex is minimal which
illuminates some of the
bounce. Shocks are Rancho
RS9 adjustable.
The springs on the Rubicon
are coils, ProComp
3” lift, RS9 shocks,w/a
Rubicon Express short arm
kit.
I wheel with a friend who
ran a Wrangler Skyjacker
coil suspension kit
(bushings, springs, shocks,
track bar, and steering
stabilizer). After he
borrowed my Jeep for a day,
he has set his up the same
as mine.
Check out my ‘03 Rubicon on http://clearlidz.com/
I can see why your friend liked yours.
My other one is a project 82 CJ7. I got it fairly cheap since the engine was bad.
I looked at it as a chance to have one my way for the most part.
It’s partially disassembled.
I’m going with the idea of if I build it, it will come.
It’s gotten some body parts swapped, a few pieces installed, some stockpiled for later.
The biggies will be a painless harness and a replacement engine.
It has a 6-258 and I guess that’s what will go in it. As much as I would love a V8, I’ll have to pass probably.
Something like a Vortec V6 would be nice though.
My dad has a 69 Willys with the Dauntless V6. That is one peppy little motor.