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1951 Willys Jeep CJ-3A Suspension - A New Leaf On Life

Part III: Suspension Tune-Up

By Sean P. Holman, Photography by Sean P. Holman
  • 10. The springs were then attached to the pivot points on the Willys with the new pivot bolts.
    10. The springs were then attached to the pivot points on the Willys with the new pivot bo
  • 11. Next, new U-bolts, which are formed in-house at Deaver, were made.
  • 12. Before installation, the U-bolts were primered and painted with an anticorrosion paint.
    12. Before installation, the U-bolts were primered and painted with an anticorrosion paint
  • 13. On the rear axle, we installed a shim to make sure the pinion angle remained safe.
  • 14. With the spring installation buttoned up, Jeff made sure everything was properly greased.
    14. With the spring installation buttoned up, Jeff made sure everything was properly greas
  • 15. Not only were we able to locate some excellent Bilstein shocks that would work with our application, but we also found them in old-school yellow.
    15. Not only were we able to locate some excellent Bilstein shocks that would work with ou
  • 16. We love the look of our BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain/Stockton wheel combination. These strong wheels were powdercoated in gloss black by Stockton, and were delivered to us straight and true.
    16. We love the look of our BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain/Stockton wheel combination. These stron
  • 17. Here, the finished product is ready to get broken in on the trail. Not only are we no longer limited by rubbing on tight turns, but with the new suspension, the Jeep no longer bottoms out.
    17. Here, the finished product is ready to get broken in on the trail. Not only are we no
SOURCES
BFGoodrich Tires
877-788-8899
www.bfgoodrichtires.com
4 Wheel Drive Hardware
www.4wd.com
Bilstein
14102 Stowe Dr.
Poway
CA  92064
858-386-5900
www.bilstein.com
Walck's Four Wheel Drive
Deaver Spring Inc. Willys Overland
By Sean P. Holman
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