Mountain Off Road 7686-2 - Manual

This S.R.S.™ fits 1976-1986 Jeep® CJ5, CJ-7, CJ-8 vehicles with 2-1/2” wide (YJ) front leaf springs. It
mounts the pivot (large eye) end of the leaf spring at the front of the frame and the shackle (small eye)
end of the spring swings from a tube/bushing that is welded in a hole that you must bore through the
boxed frame behind the axle. This method of shackle mounting is far superior to hanging the shackle
off a bracket from the bottom of the frame. M.O.R.E.™ method retains the caster angle as close to
stock as possible and allows for the most clearance under the Jeep®. This system will fit stock leaf
springs or MOST aftermarket leaf springs up to four inches of lift. Improved handling and ride quality
will be noticed regardless of other modifications to the suspension system. The frame of your Jeep®
must be factory stock and straight. It WILL NOT FIT if it has been modified. Have it checked for true-
ness at a frame shop BEFORE you begin. It has been designed to fit with a Warn or Ramsey
(excluding the RE series) winch mounting kit and will work with stock and MOST aftermarket bumpers.
FIT and TOLERANCES: All parts in this system are the results of countless hours of research, testing, fitting
and refining. Jeep® frames have a wide tolerance on bolt hole centers from frame to frame. This is why
M.O.R.E.™ has installed several “slots” in which to mount our bracketry. In addition to the factory tolerances,
most people install other then factory equipment such as bumpers, frame reinforcement, winch mounts, springs
etc. M.O.R.E.™ has done the best job we can to insure that our parts fit with all of the possibilities. How-
ever, you may find it necessary to grind, elongate, bend, or force the parts in this system to fit on your rig.
Please use common sense when installing these parts.
LEAF SPRINGS: The springs you use MUST have a center bolt that is "centered” in the spring stack. Measure
your leaf spring from large eye to center bolt, small eye to center bolt and write down these measurements. They
MUST be the within 3/8”. The reason for this is this kit has been designed to lengthen the wheelbase of the
Jeep® aprox. one inch. This way, the tire won't hit the back of the front fender upon suspension compression. If
your spring center bolt is off-set it will not lengthen the wheelbase as designed and tire to fender contact WILL
OCCUR. Now, DO NOT PANIC if your springs don't have a centered center bolt. This kit will still work just call
us for further instructions on how to proceed.
PITMAN ARM: You may need to use a stock pitman arm. If a “dropped” arm is used there is a possibility that
the tie rod could contact the drag link upon suspension compression. This will depend on the amount of lift, be
sure and check for any interference!
DRIVE SHAFT: The front drive shaft will need to have longer travel slip-yoke installed. Due to the action of the
suspension movement the stock slip-yoke will not have enough length or movement. We recommend calling the
following drive line shop: Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts 877-497-4238.
TIRE SIZE: Stock leaf spring equipped Jeeps can use up to a 30” tall tire without fender contact. 2.5” lift spring
equipped Jeeps can use a 31" tall tire, or up to a 32” tall tire if the bump stop is lowered one inch. 3.5” to 4” lift
spring equipped Jeeps can run up to a 33” tall tire if the bump stop is lowered two inches. If your running a tire
larger then 33" tall, plan on lowering the bump stop (a bunch), installing a body lift (minimum 1") and possibly
trimming the fender.
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MOUNTAIN OFF ROAD ENTERPRISES INC.
P.O. BOX 690 , DELTA CO. 81416
970-625-0500 970-625-3747 fax
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mountainoffroad.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR M.OR.E.™ SHACKLE REVERSAL
SYSTEM (S.R.S.™) 7686-2 Please read terms and Policies page 5.