Suspension Parts for Jeep CJ5
Springs, Shocks, Bushings & U-Bolts for Your Restoration (1955–1971).
Why the Jeep CJ5 Suspension Needs Attention After Decades.
The Jeep CJ5 rides on solid axles with leaf springs front and rear – a rugged system that still wears out over the decades. The leaf spring packs themselves lose tension and load capacity through material fatigue, while the U-bolts that clamp the axle to the spring can loosen or corrode. Rubber or polyurethane leaf spring bushings harden, crack, or disintegrate entirely, causing rattling noises and imprecise handling. Shackle kits wear at their pivot points, and leaf spring plates along with the frame shackle bracket can develop play from corrosion and vibration. Body mount bushings between frame and tub perish over time, and bump stops lose their cushioning effect. Shock absorbers also lose damping performance after years of use. Anyone driving their vehicle off-road should inspect these components especially regularly.
- Shock Absorbers: The shock absorber front or rear and the gas shock absorber front for street and trail, plus matching shock absorber boots for protection.
- Leaf Spring Packs: The complete front leaf spring pack, 7-leaf and the rear leaf spring pack, 9-leaf as factory-style replacements.
- Plates & Frame Mounting: The leaf spring plate front right and the leaf spring frame shackle bracket for closed spring hangers.
- U-Bolts: The front U-bolt for Dana 25 and the rear U-bolt for Dana 44 for a precise fit.
- Bushings & Shackle Kits: The complete leaf spring bushing set and the shackle kit right for spring hangers in OE-grade quality.
- Mounts & Bump Stops: The body mount kit and the bump stop for front or rear.
American Engineering for Your Suspension.
Leaf spring packs, U-bolts, shackle kits, plates, shock absorbers and bump stops come mostly from Crown Automotive – one of the best-known names in the American Jeep parts market. The body mount kit, rear leaf spring plates and the complete suspension set come from Omix (including Rugged Ridge). Polyurethane bushings and mounts are supplied by Prothane, and shock absorber boots come from Daystar – all four brands with American roots.
Your Partner for Jeep CJ5 Suspension Work.
Whether you need a single bushing or a full leaf spring overhaul, we're happy to advise you on torque specs, installation order and the right choice between rubber and polyurethane bushings, including compatibility questions for Willys and other CJ models. Your order ships from our warehouse as fast as possible.