Re: [AMC-list] AMC/Jeep J-10 Five Speeds & other mods

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

"would dual shocks on the front significantly reduce the "bouncy" ride from the
front leaf springs? "

Maybe just new heavy-duty shocks. : )

Ken


Quoting Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>:

> That's good to hear! A local Jeep guy has said he'd gladly trade me an AX-15
> and transfer case for the T-176 four speed and case now in my 83 J-10.
> Apparenlty the mud boggers down here prefer the four speeds, so I'm taking
> him up on it.
> 
> My truck will be a street/work truck. Might hit some semi-rough trails but no
> serious off-roading. I really would like to improve the ride. I've been
> considering putting a Chevy or Ford IFS under the front, provided they are
> left side front axles and I can find a 3.55 gear. I know it will be a bit of
> work, but shouldn't be too bad. Another option would be to convert to a
> Cherokee style four link and coil springs, but that might be trickier.
> 
> But I've been thinking -- would dual shocks on the front significantly reduce
> the "bouncy" ride from the front leaf springs? If so that would be easier
> than changing the front suspension. New springs with sliders instead of
> shackles and dual shocks might be enough. I plan on sliders in the rear with
> a newer type leaf spring, probably from a Ford F-150 with tow package. I
> noticed that even my nephews Ranger has the short stiff (almost straight)
> "overload" spring in its leaf spring pack but neither my 74 or 83 J-10 does.
> Both of those have different length springs too. It will be easy enough to
> move the spring anchor points with the bed off the truck.
> 
> ------------
> Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 07:29:35 -0700
> From: Jim Blair<carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] time to find a stout 5 spd tranny now i think.
> 
> There are 2 T5 experts out here in Seattle. One is the Tremec dealer for the
> West Coast. The Full Size Jeep T5 didn't usually last long, but Advance
> Adapters used to carry a WC upgraded version. AX-15 is still stronger than
> Jeep T5.
> 
> -- 
> Frank Swygert
> Publisher, "American Motors Cars"
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