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A Norwegian Scrambler project

Alright, now I've started to mount stuff together :D

I started on the leaf springs, but unfortunately it turned out that I had only got half of the bushings I've ordered. Also the front bushings were useless as I have 2.5" springs in the front. Anyway, I reused the poly bushings I already had for the front, but I'm missing the frame mount bushings. I need some to fit the original frame mount, with shoulders to fit the 2.5" shackle. Anyone know where I can get those?

So, because of the lack of bushings, things have stopped until I get all the stuff I need to complete the springs.

Ahh, and I'm not sure if I've mounted the springs the correct way. Anyone know? :)

My mechanic, Bjørn Arne, annoyed that we didn't have all the bushings:
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My thinking is that you need either the wider shackle hangers (what you called the frame mount) to match the spring (a set off a YJ would work, right?) or do conversion shackles that narrow down to the stock CJ shackle hanger width. If you don't, I think you'll have too much play side-to-side at the shackle hanger end because of all the extra bushing material. I'd think your suspension is going to move left and right too much, especially as the bushings wear in, and you'll get really sloppy steering and shackle "lean".

These are the ones that come with the 2.5" springs in the Rubicon Express lift kit for example, I think there's a few other places that make something similar:
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/jeep/cj/Product.aspx?part=RE2785

Here's another set with a better picture, you can see how these get narrow to make up for the difference:
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Just my opinion.
 
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Hello Bigwalton!

Thanks for your quick reply. Yeah, it seem reasonable to replace the shackles. On the other hand, I thought poly bushings won't wear in, and is hard enough to withstand any movement. I'll check out new shackles though.
 
It's completely possible that there are "conversion bushings" but I'm just not familiar. Any time I've seen someone go to wide springs, it's with a wider hanger or conversion shackles. I know my Rubicon Express lift still has a little bit of shackle lean, so I was just making an assumption that a wider shoulder would exaggerate the effect.
 
I posted the message on the Jeep club Norway forum as well, and it turned out that another member had some new 2.5" shackle hangers laying around. So, I guess that´s the best solution after all. Then I also have the bushings I need.

Now I only need to get some new greasable bolts (2x 5/8-4.5" and 4x 1/2-4.5") and I´m good for now.
 
It looks like that is your front spring, correct? If you are interested you can get another set of CJ rear hangers and rear hanger bushings put those up front , they are wider than the stock front hangers.
You project is looking good, I love watching it come together.
 
Alright, so I'm back after a though period...

No time to write much as I'm at work now, but the frame is done, I got the parts needed for the springs, mounted the springs, put the D60 rear axle under, and put the body on the frame. Finally the project is coming together, not apart! :D

Frame tone:
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My mechanic posing with new motivation:
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The master himself posing (with the stupidest Microsoft t-shirt ever). In order to get the wheels on the axle we need to lift the car even 10-15cm more! It's high!!!
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Put the rollcage in the car. It still needs two layers of paint.
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Finally we started to take the D40 appart. Everything inside will be changed out. We stopped when we couldn't get the internals out of the house. It's stuck as f**k. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the things out? Any smart ways?
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Thanks for the tip.

I've had one of the seats in our home for about a year now. My wife has threatened to throw it in the garbage plenty of times, and today I got the feeling she was about to put the threats to life :P So, to be on the safe side, I took it to the garage and put it in the Scrambler... It was nice and comfy!:) And damned the car is high.. Was cool test sitting it!

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Wow... almost 8 years since last post... and actually 8 years since I've been working on the Scrambler. Too much has happened in life which made the Scrambler a low priority. Also the TJ eventually called it quits, so what started out as an engine swap turned into a complete restoration there as well. Anyway, I still have the Scrambler, and I take a few minutes from time to time to give it a few hugs... It'll be completed some day:)
 
This was a very interesting read. Hope you get to complete this one of these days soon. Good luck !
 
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