Reno Off Road

1974 CJ5 Axle Swap & Spring-Over Conversion

Front when started. Stock with slightly bigger tires (31s).

Rear after spring over.

Steel used to make front spring hanger.

Front hangers made from steel shown above. Started with square tube.

Rear hanger made from square tube above by cutting center hole, cutting round tube, and welding it into place. Rubber bushings are from a stock Chevy.

Rear hanger with tube insert mounted on shackle and spring.

Front hanger for rear spring tack welded on frame

Rear hanger tack welded in place.

Side view of mock up.

Rear view. Wider stance. The tires are rollers (305x75-16).

Front hangers for front springs &bumper made w. square tube.

Rear hanger for front springs mounted to an outboard made from angle iron. Then reinforced with gussets.

Front view.

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