JP Magazine Homepage JP Magazine

1948 Willys Jeep Buildup T Case Crossmember

Prev Next
We're anticipating big power and don't want a ton of lift, so we decided on a spring-under suspension for Overkill. To allow the 40-inch Goodyears to clear the cab at full stuff, we moved the axle forward a good 8 inches from stock. We began the suspension build by spacing the shackle hangers apart 32 inches on center to match our spring-perch width and tacked them to the frame using the stock spring hangers to ensure they were square to the chassis.
1948 Willys Jeep Buildup - Project Murderous Overkill Part V

We're anticipating big power and don't want a ton of lift, so we decided on a spring-under suspension for Overkill. To allow the 40-inch Goodyears to clear the cab at full stuff, we moved the axle forward a good 8 inches from stock. We began the suspension build by spacing the shackle hangers apart 32 inches on center to match our spring-perch width and tacked them to the frame using the stock spring hangers to ensure they were square to the chassis.  View Related Article

 

Get Adobe Flash player