TECHLINE
FLIPPING LEAF
Q I read your recent tech column and had thoughts on the advice you gave about swapping ends on leaf springs. The entry was titled “Easy Wheelbase Extension.” Depending on the leaf springs, they may have a double wrap at the frame end (not the shackle end) of the spring. If this were the case, turning the spring around may not be possible and may even be dangerous. I do love reading your tech advice, and would not presume to tell you how to advise one of your readers, but when discussing matters of safety, I can seldom keep my mouth shut.
MATT STOFFREGEN
STOFFREGEN MOTORSPORTS
A Good point! Not all leaf springs are good candidates for flipping. Some even have different-size hardware and bushing diameters and widths, making the spring flip swap even more difficult. Regardless of the recommendations made here, you should always keep safety at the forefront when making modifications. If it looks or feels sketchy, it probably is—so don’t do it.
2x4 GRAND
Q I need your help. I bought a two-wheel-drive ’99 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I want to make it four-wheel drive. Can you help me? Is it possible?
KEVINKUMARACE DOEKHI
VIA FACEBOOK.COM/FOURWHEELERMAG
A Your desire for a four-wheel-drive Jeep is totally understandable. The good news is that most two-wheel-drive SUVs can be converted to four-wheel drive. The bad news is that
