i have a 92 wrangler and put a 350 chevy motor in it. looks like i need heavier shocks in the front. can anyone tell me what ones to use??? came with a 4cyl before i did the change.
thanks streatrod1

You need stronger front springs, the V8 weighs lots more than the 4 the extra weight on the front is causing it to sag. All the shocks do is dampen the springs. I hope you upgraded your drivetrain too or learn to drive without a heavy foot. That whole jeep was designed as a package with all the motors power made so as not to blow the driveline up.

u needs better springs bro! like the last post says, shocks dont help the sag! springs do!
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thank u 2 on helping me! next question is where can you find them, all i see is the same amount of leaf's that is on there now?

Alcan is the one company I know that can build the leaf springs specifically for your needs, there are probably several other quality shops that can do the same.

When I bought my springs I called Rancho and talked to one of there techs, told him what I had, what size motor and winch on the front and that I wanted 2.5 inchs lift and he gave me the part nos to order. Rancho springs on a CJ ride really stiff, a lot of the guys here like Rubicon Express. Prob any good spring company has a 1-800 number and they could give you some good info.

I agree, the reason I mentioned Alcan is that I was pretty impressed with the workup sheet they provided; other than making a few measurements, they request you take your jeep to a truck scale and have the front axle, rear axle, and total jeep weighed with all the gear and people the jeep will normally carry on the trail. Made sense for me were I primarily camp in remote areas and carry a lot of gear and tools.
The Alcan's have been stout springs every since '00. I've made some tortuous trail rides since installing the Alcan's: Rubicon, Blanca, Independence, Calamity Canyon, Pritchet Canyon, Lower Helorado, and many other maybe not as difficult trails. For a YJ, my experiences have shown that the Alcan when probably spec'd is an exceptional leaf spring. The combination of the SOA, Rancho 9000 shocks, and Alcan leaf springs provides a more comfortable ride offroad and on the highway than my stock 98 and 05 Wranglers.
At the same time, I'm sure there are other great spring companies. I doubt however you can simply call in your rig's vitals to a guy that takes customers' orders for regular Jeeps and obtain sets of leaf springs that are going to meet your needs; it's more than likely you'll get a set of leaf springs that'll be off the shelf and someone's, who's unqualified, best guess as to what your Jeep's needs are. Just my opinion, and I hope whatever your decision will be, it works out well for you.

Wouldn't a set of springs that fit a CJ with the v-8 engine fit as well? Prolly be cheaper too for a new set.
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Probably, but I don't think that they are as wide as YJ springs. He would also have to get new spring perches for that.

I have no personal experience with Alcan, but have heard good things about them.