79 cj5. Is this normal?

[Cannonballkev]

I'm not a jeep guy (yet)
What's going on with the rear leaf springs?  Thst doesn't look right, what's missing.
  You may need to zoom in.
Thanks

[brentdavis]

Can't really tell but I think those are revolver shackles...  Google for a better explanation than I could give...

[patman]

Not factory...
the rear shackle hangers are mounted to the bumper to either a) move factory springs back to stretch the wheelbase b) fit longer springs using stock front mount or c) a combination.

It's a cheap and effective way to fit those big tires

[Cannonballkev]

Ok, thanks.  It for sale for $2700 .  304, 3 speed.

[Raisinhead]

Buy it

[Cannonballkev]

I'm thinking about it. Haven't looked at it yet, just pictures.

[Big Dave]

It would be perfect if you are not too tall & don't need to use the back seat. I have seen a picture where a guy cut the door jams out & installed ones from a CJ-7.

[Cannonballkev]

I would like something that I can take a couple of friends out with us.  Again, not a jeep guy, how do Cherokees do, lifted and 35's?  I also would like a V8.  I have the girlfriend interested, that's a huge plus!  Just seeing what's out there

[Big Dave]

Cherokees are great but don't come with a V8 unless you swap one in or get a Grand Cherokee. The 4.0 is a great, long lasting engine. I'm bias.  I've dd'ed some sort of Jeep with a 4.0 for the last 18 years. 

[tazstoy]

that might be a good buy but you will hate the 3 speed my 7 had a 3 speed when I first got it and that was the first thing I changed

[patman]

that might be a good buy but you will hate the 3 speed my 7 had a 3 speed when I first got it and that was the first thing I changed

I have the 304 3 speed in my cj5 project... what don't you like about it? What did you change to?

[BigMike]

Make sure the frame and tub aren't rusted out under it.