Description
Samurai YJ Conversion SPOA Combo, Wrangler Springs
The Samurai YJ Conversion SPOA Combo, Wrangler springs, in a nutshell… this system includes everything in our JPEater kit and our Deluxe SPOA kit combined for a full integrated suspension system upgrade and lift. We do have Yj Conversion kits without the SPOA lift included here…
https://rocky-road.com/shop/samurai-yj-conversion/
Combo Samurai YJ Conversion System Includes:
- Complete front and rear JP-Eater conversion
- Ubolts
- Deluxe EZ-Weld Wraparound Spring Pads
- Front & Rear Driveshaft Extensions
- 3 Extended Brake Lines
- Front & Rear Long Travel Upper Shock Mounts
- Front & Rear Long Travel Lower Shock Mounts
- Optional 4 DT Long Travel Shocks
- Optional Over-The-Top (stage 1) High Steer System
Why do a Samurai YJ Conversion?
Going BIG and going FLEXY are two things we love to do around here at Rocky Road. One of the best riding and flexiest ways to get there is by swapping out to a completely new suspension. If you’ve had thoughts of giving your rig a complete revamp with new springs and all, the Wrangler spring swap kit might be just the thing for you.
Because the longer and softer the spring, the more flex and better ride you get. In 1995, Rocky Road (then Summit Off-road), designed and installed the first-ever Samurai YJ spring conversion system for the Samurai. At that time it was a weldon only setup. Due to the popular demand of the YJ springs, and in the spirit of our original ground-breaking creation, we have now designed the ultimate bolton Wrangler spring conversion system.
If you’re looking for excellent bolt-on articulation for your vehicle, the Samurai YJ Conversion SPOA Combo cannot be beat. YJ springs are substantially longer than Samurai springs which provide for a ton more suspension flex than standard length springs. With the JP-Eater kit, your rear springs are about 6″ longer than stock; your new front springs are close to 9″ longer than stock!!! The spring rate of YJ springs is also surprisingly plush which means you get a super comfortable ride in SPOA configuration.
Best Samurai Leaf Spring Lift Available
The JP-Eater kit works in spring under configuration if you only want a couple inches of lift, but the big flex of a YJ spring system. Or you can combine this kit with our SPOA lift kit and you’re sitting easy on top of a set of 33″ tires with stock YJ springs. Wrangler lifted springs, and you’re sitting easy on top of 35-36″ tires.
YJ springs are 2.5″ wide (stock Samurai is 2″ wide) which makes them more resistant to spring wrap. The kit comes with spring hanger mounts for the fixed end of the springs. These special spring mounts reposition the end of the spring to make up for the extreme length of the YJ springs. The kit also comes with shackles which adapt the shackle end of your suspension to fit the wider YJ springs. Spring plates and new Ubolts are also included and necessary due to the extra width of the Jeep springs.
Why No ‘Missing Link’ Shackles?
Our system is by far the most stable on the market since it doesn’t do any funky/fancy/fad shackle setups.
In the past we have carried Wrangler conversion kits with all sorts of hocus pocus shackle reverse and Missing Links, we stopped carrying them because of safety issues. While the perception might be for greater flex with these systems, the fact is that any articulation gains are next to nothing, but the trade-off in stability for highway driving is huge.
We created the whole Missing Link phenomenon in 1995 before any other shop had seen anything of the sort. With more years of experience on the dual shackle system than any other offroad company on the planet, we determined that using Missing Links with the softness, length, and flex of the Wrangler springs was dangerous on the highway or even on the trail at speeds over 40mph. As a result, we do not recommend nor sell Missing Links or shackle reversals with Wrangler springs.
Long Travel Shock System
- Softer Ride. Low gas pressure makes twin-tube shocks more forgiving and comfortable for everyday street driving. But valving and construction heavy duty enough for offroad use and abuse.
- Lower Seal Stress. Low internal pressures place less friction and physical stress on internal oil seals, extending component life.
- Damage Resistance. If outer casing receives a minor dent or ding from road debris, inner compression tube often remains undamaged, functional.
- Independent Valving Control. Dual-valve designs separate compression and rebound movements, allowing fine-tuning without unwanted side effects on opposing cycles.
- Improved Ride Quality. Advanced valving systems absorb rough road impacts and reduce noise, vibration, and harshness from entering the cabin.
- Better Handling and Stability. Nitrogen gas-charging and specialized control technologies reduce vehicle body roll, sway. Also, bounce during sudden lane changes or turns. Better control for higher speed offroad fun.
- Shorter Stopping Distances. Keeping tires firmly planted on the pavement helps your vehicle brake faster and more securely in an emergency, and more traction offroad.
- Extended Component Life. Restoring proper ride control and comfort prevents premature, uneven tire wear. Also, protects fragile steering and suspension parts from excessive shock damage.
- Enhanced Durability. Special anti-corrosion rod coatings, premium oil seals, and robust piston constructions help prevent fluid leaks and extend product lifespan.
- Optional Prerunner with Built-in Bumpstop system.
This is the finest Wrangler Spring Conversion for the Samurai front on the market and is not like anything else being offered for the Samurai. The JP-Eater kit is the final step in the evolutionary process for YJ spring swap systems.
