Spring Over CJ7 on 36” Super Swampers

John’s Spring Over 1984 CJ-7 is timeless! It’s the perfect mix of new school and old school. The Jeep has a mid 90’s multiport fuel injected 4.0 engine that is mated to a T-5 transmission and Dana 300 transfer case with 4:1 gears. The rear axle is a custom WFO built Dana 60 that started from a 78 Ford F-250 rear. It was narrowed to 58” and has 35 spline semi-float rear axle shafts. It runs 11” Ford racing drum brakes, billet housing ends, with an ARB air locker and 5.13 gears. The front axle is a WFO built Dana 44. It started as a 1979 Chevy truck front axle, and was also narrowed to 58”. It has flat-top knuckles, WFO high-steer, chromoly axle shafts, ARB air locker, 5.13 gears, and F-150 5 lug outers on Chevy small bearings spindles. The suspension is a Spring Over Axle, using BDS wrangler 2.5” lift springs all the way around. The springs were installed using a WFO shackle reversal kit, and WFO heavy duty spring hangers, shackle hangers, u-bolts and spring plates. A custom cross-member and skid plate was installed, along with a 1310 CV rear driveshaft, WFO torque arm, and 1310 long slip front driveshaft. The Jeep also runs Hydroboost brakes. To top if off, the stock CJ roll cage was added on to. Drive it every day with the factory AC blowing cold, or hit the Rubicon!

[@FredNeck-z4u]

That’s what I want! ... and a CJ5, and a scrambler, and a flat fender. Nice job!

[@branon6565]

I've got an 85 Cj7, a 70 Kaiser Cj5 Renegade, and a 44 Ford GPW...bought 2 myself, just inherited the Cj5...🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@soggyfries4347]

Good to know I'm not the only one that rolls around with the top off and the AC blowing.

[@samwalker3441]

Very nice. Another quality build by WFO.

[@BennyTygohome]

I love it. I miss classic jeep builds on leaf springs. This one had NICE upgrades. The axles are awesome as is the spring over and shackle reversal. It's a beauty. The air conditioning looks same as that in my 89 YJ. It was an aftermarket AC that looks just like that in the CJ7

[@scottowens940]

Very good, finishing up on a7 and a5 frame off labour of love, again. Nicely done. Perfect stance. I like 👍

[@VLEEZY1]

WFO ALL DAY! EVEN TWICE ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!! 👍🏼💪🏼

[@markhinkle3234]

Absolutely epic Jeep! Well done! Love the old iron! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LuisRivera-tg8kr]

The blue one definitely got my attention

[@bmuenter]

Ha! Yes!!! It's got an Alpine cassette player! 🤘🇺🇲 Classic right there

[@VVK5W]

Absolute perfection

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Awesome build, again!!! Very clean and neat jeep!! Looks like it would climb a tree, as we say around here. Thanks!!

[@boneal4942]

Awesome Build 🇺🇸

[@spectatorsview6501]

Sweet! My 54 CJ3B needs that build 👍🏻

[@The78CJ5]

Great work. Wish I had the coins so I could let you guy's get a hold of my 1978 CJ5. Be Safe!

[@diecastcollector508]

Such a neat job, and clean beauty!! 😍

[@jaredguinn4745]

That’s my finish goal. I’ve got a 81 similar paint and cage, love the room from the A pillar mounts simple and clean.

[@Tellyfive]

Clean and classic.

[@MsKinnara]

This makes me miss my CJ-7 I had it looked just like this Royal Metallic Blue with the hard top sitting on 42" Super Swampers only mine was the constant 4x4 automatic.

[@jasonadams4344]

Perfect jeep!

[@CJ-rk5eg]

sweet setup

[@scottbeilby2182]

Nice looking rig.

[@johnk815]

I had an 82 CJ7, air conditioning, automatic trans and 31” tires. If I locked the steering all the way to one side and punch the gas I’d be up on two wheels. They were truly not designed for highway use.

[@adamformanack318]

Yep!!!!! Told You...😎💯✌💯✌

[@love.pugsss449]

Wish I could have this look on my cj5

[@cgscprspecialist3937]

Love it

[@jackrussellville]

I'm with John I think the CJ flares look much better than square

[@ericmuhlbeier8023]

I love these classic builds!! I have a very similar setup on my jeep cj7 using the same suspension components and alot of your products! i set it up 3.5" spring under. Still needs some tweaking on the steering but im determined to get it dialed! Maybe someday you can do a walk around with mine!!

[@xmo552]

How does she ride on that suspension?

[@ericmuhlbeier8023]

@@xmo552 it rides unbelievably smooth and stable! And to be 100% honest imo the fox jl take off shocks im running make all the difference!

[@xmo552]

@@ericmuhlbeier8023 Just to clarify... Is that on CJ lift springs or adapted YJ springs ? Thanks for replying.

[@ericmuhlbeier8023]

@@xmo552 the wfo shackle reversal hanger uses yj width springs, I used rear springs in all 4 corners

[@AS-mv3ky]

Mines getting there. Currently, AMC 360, Holley fuel system, NP435, D300, stock spring over (will change springs and shocks when I D44 swap it, still on stock axles until I source FSJ axles.

[@christopherhallock9344]

I want to add on to factory roll bar w front cage as you did, what do you sell and what do I need? Love it!

[@craigwood3498]

What is the cost and parts list to do the spring over , shackle reversal and TJ springs ? I have a 78 cm that I would love to do that way. Love all for you alls builds

[@bschrode1987]

Anyway i could get a parts list would like to order all the parts used from u guys thanks

[@brittanytaylorcollins4870]

I have an axle tech question. Im building a waggy 44 front for my cj. I was given the housing for free so i dont have knuckles or diff cover. Can i run my cj outers on the waggy 44?

[@smokincathair]

Man I would like to have something like this done to my CJ. How much does it cost?

[@marygrace5231]

Is it better to go leaf springs for a rock crawler? And if so why?

[@westcoast3595]

Out of the cj era the 7 is long enough to ride decent

[@rhythminblues8]

Beautiful! I have a similar setup in my stretched 7. Spring over on RE 1444s and XJ rears, 38 SXs, gm D44 front and D60-2, Genrite tube fenders, Question, what is the part number for the Bilsteins you used F/R and the HD diff covers? Thanks!

[@edwardsavje1476]

How is the fishing!!!!!

[@M81Daddy]

How much does this suspension spring over cost?

[@ndobosh1]

Great build...curious about the rear tire carrier. What brand did you use?

[@XtremeXJ]

FINALLY !! something not with 17" wheels... 15" as they should be...

[@chuckisbusy]

Is the body still metal or fiber glass?

[@wfoconcepts]

Factory steel body.

[@ruubguus4321]

💯👍

[@adamformanack6700]

🇺🇲😎✌ HA HA HA HA HA, take notes people ✌😎🇺🇲

[@robertcranwell7847]

I broke T-5 transmissions then switched to a T-18.

[@victorslowik3786]

Nice, I want it? $$$

[@DaveKerwin77]

So ccol

[@craigwood3498]

YJ springs

[@larryjanson4011]

the factory never sold the cj-7 with a "roll bar" it is called a "sports bar" as it is NOT rated as a roll bar and will not provide any safety factor in a roll over.

[@zxtuner4lyfe]

Does it ride like a brick?

[@wfoconcepts]

No not at all

[@Nik-ok9nu]

Is that what all JK owners think? My CJ7 rides better off road than my JKU.

[@tonytusk5524]

Real Jeeps have two doors.