Stuka wrote:FSJRomanGladiator wrote: ↑Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:13 am
Stuka wrote:All those makers that say 74+ are actually 76+.
Hell Creek (who actually makes the springs for several other companies) are the only company with a full kit for a 74 J-Truck.
This is so accurate because I noticed it would say 74 but below the listing it would state 76.
What a mess. Looks like the rears are the tricky one. Correct?
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Correct. 74 and 75 use the same front springs as 76+, but the rears are completely different.
So I took the advice and call Tom over at Hellcreek Suspensions. Great guy and was patient with my questions.
In a nutshell, Jeep had so many renditions of sizes and approach with the J series. The ‘74 is the problem child - in regards to the rear springs. Front has no worries. Rear comes in a 52” or 57”. If you measure with them on it will appear to be 56” but that is bc they are mounted. GM has the 56”.
The spring will be 2.5” wide and as mentioned above, it has a post mount. According to Hellcreek, they are the only ones that make the rear. Other manufactures will sell you a ‘76 but it will be off. Now I have not purchased any rears so I can not attest if that is accurate, but when viewing online at the sites - it appears to be true. I search ‘74 and it shows the ‘76.
The set is quite expensive - Roughly $1900 shipped. Plus is that they are made to order and sitting on a shelf. Takes a week to receive. This is a no block rear.
If I could find a decent oem rears, I could shave a grand. Any help there would great
Hope that helps those who come across. Almost wish I could change thread titles. Thanks everyone for the help and info.
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