I wanna do a F->R swap... questions!

[93ZJ19yrs]

I have looking in the archives and the only info I got was with UC springs. What would happen if I put my regular V8 springs in the rear (with or without my spacers). What kinda lift would I get? What springs would be good for the front? Also, What else would I have to get? "track-bar, control arms"?

Thanks...

[Howler]

You can put your regular V8 springs in theb back and you would need to get a new set of front springs. 3" i think. Not to sure. Here is a link that migh be able to help you out. http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/tech/susp/frt_bck_swap/
Also this has been brought up on JU alot so you may want to search there. Anthony has also done the F to R swap so hopefully he will as his 2 cents.

[93ZJ19yrs]

Thanks for the help! Now I wanna do this as cheap as possible. After my new T-case I am broke not to mention that I have to pay off my credit cards befor the new school year! Anyway,

I would like to use my Non UC V8 springs in the rear. Does anyone know how much lift I would get then?


What about this..... Non UC V8 springs in the rear and UC springs with a spacer in the front. Would this level out? I would think this would net me a 3" lift. What else would I need for 3 inches?

[VAZJ]

I did this a little while ago. I put 2" spacers in the front with up country springs from a V-8 and got about 3" lift. I have an I6. I put the rear upcountry springs in the back with 1-7/8" spacers and got a hair more lift. I have read that putting non UC front springs in the rear will give 3" of lift but it may very.
Just put them in and see what happens. You deffinately want a rear track bar bracket. Rusty's has them but you may need to drill a new hole or two and addjust the angled side a little.

[1funZJ]

I'd go with 3" Rubicon Express springs on the front. that's what I used and am very happy with them. You'll also need a rear track bar relocator bracket. I did a little write up on my web site about my f>r swap. It's on the ZJ page (of course). Good Luck and I want to see pics afterwards. Get those twins at the same height again.:)

[TiggersBounce]

I used V8 non-UC springs for my F2R.
Skyjacker 3" front springs up front with 1" spacer.
Front and rear mods to the track bar brackets to even things out. The front can be easily re-drilled, the rear you are best to use an adjustable track bar rather than a bracket.
Long shocks
OE control arms
Net lift was ~4"