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Increasing weight capacity on a modified CJ3?

Discussion in 'CJ' started by slowcrawlerflattie, Aug 23, 2016.

  1. Aug 23, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    slowcrawlerflattie

    slowcrawlerflattie [OP] New Member

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    chev350,dana44 f&r Dualdrive lockers2.5lift,sm420 trans and warn overdrive
    Any ideas on how to increase weight capacity on a modified cj3 ...Added chev V8 winch,handyman,28 gallon gas and big spare?Springs sag.....Help
     
  2. Aug 23, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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    C2T

    C2T Well-Known Member

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    2.5" AEV Dual Sport lift, 35" Treadwright Guard Dogs, Black Rock Wheels, AEV Front & Rear Bumpers with Tire Carrier, Fuel Caddy 10 gal. Aux. fuel tank, Warn 9.5ti, 125' synthetic winch line, front axle skid, 20" LED light bar , Bilstein Shocks, steel steering skidplate,
  3. Oct 5, 2016 at 12:00 PM
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    OFFGRID

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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
    I would love to see some pictures of your jeep Ron. I'm a sucker for Leaf sprung jeeps, especially the old MJs and first CJs.
     
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