[ihc] RE: (IHC)Gone Postal

["Peter Shubin" <pshubin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I heard that the CJ springs tended to sag over time under the weight of the
Scout 800.  I started looking into them anyway.  What hangers need to be
moved to work with the CJ7 Springs?

I compared my Scout II to the "new" 800 and I run out of frame in the rear
before I can do what I want with Scout II springs.  I also have heard of a
kit to allow the use of Scout II springs under an 800 and wonder how it
works.  I'm also pretty sure I'll want to move the spring hangers on the
front in to match up with the hangers on the axle rather than modify the
perches on the axle to give a little more room for tire/spring clearance
when turning.

I don't know what drive train I'll put in yet but I do know it will involve
a manual transmission and a V8.  I do a lot of freeway driving so an over
drive would be nice but I'll see what I can find that will all work together
for a reasonable price.  

-----Original Message-----
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2004 20:14:04 EDT
From: JefGruwell@domain.elided
Subject: [ihc] (IHC)Gone Postal

On the Scout II Leafs Springs, you will find that they are to long for
80/800 
chassis. You can make them work if you must, but not without extending
frame. 
Aftermarket H.D. Jeep CJ 7 Springs will fit Perfect and work fantastic, but 
you will need to revise mounts on the frame. These will work great with
spring 
under Scout II Dana 44 to 800 Conversion. Aftermarket Forged bolt on Shackle

Hangers for CJ7 maybe worth a look as well. IIRC made by Slick Rock.

BTW, I'm a BIG fan of the IHC 196. I've suprised many Scout II and V8 800 
people with a IHC 152 in 800s off road. On the freeway, the 152 four bangers
do 
kinda suck, but I'm sticking with 196 for my RHD Scout. 196s push better at 
lower revs. I'm considering a .82 % Overdrive 5 Speed Conversion, but I need
more 
reaserch on that. .82% Overdrive will compliment 4.88:1 real nice....

If your planning on repowering with non IHC, I recommend stroked out MOPAR 
360 with Ramcharger 727. Be ready to do lotsa basic fab work.

On the Radiator, I like BeCool with twin electric fans. Thats what I'm 
running in my Muscle Car, and it will not overheat.

BTW, I have RHD Scout, and I dig being on the Right Side.

OK, I'm going back to work on Scout.

Jeff Gruwell