{"product_id":"wheelbase-stretch-kit-for-jeep-yj","title":"Motobilt Jeep Wrangler YJ Wheelbase Stretch Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Motobilt Jeep Wrangler YJ Wheelbase Stretch Kit is a great way to move your rear axle back roughly 6 inches. The Motobilt Jeep Wrangler Wheelbase Stretch Kit is designed to use Jeep XJ rear leaf springs on the rear of your Jeep YJ (1987-1995). Installing this kit moves the rear axle back about 6 inches. The kit incorporates a custom rear bumper and shackle hangers in one part. The shackle hangers are positioned high on the bumper to keep the overall Jeep ride height lower for better center of gravity. The ends of the bumper are tapered in to allow better clearance for the shackles with the rear axle at full droop.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with a custom set of leaf spring shackles designed to clear the bumper in the range of movement. The rear bumper also features 3\/4 inch thick d-ring recovery mounts that pass through the bumper and welded on both sides. The bumper welds to the back of the factory cross member and has two side frame plates to cover the sides. This kit does include new spring shackles as noted. The shackles are CNC laser cut from 1\/4 inch high strength steel plate. The shackles measure 4 inches center to center and do have a 3rd cross bolt for additional support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBushings \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e included.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eJeep Wrangler YJ Wheelbase Stretch Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be used on 1997-2006 Jeep TJ when converting to leaf springs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe bumper is 3\/16 inch laser cut steel plate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e3\/4 inch thick d-ring mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporated shackle mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMoves the axle back 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 42.5 inch wide\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new shackles and shackle spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSold as kit\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWorks perfectly with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/motobilt.com\/products\/rear-stretch-tank-and-skid-plate-for-jeep-yj\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRear Stretch Tank and Skid Plate for Jeep YJ part number MB5016\u003c\/a\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 35lbs (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eBUSHINGS NOT INCLUDED.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you require bushings then purchase a \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/motobilt.com\/products\/poly-bushing-kit-one-pair\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ebushing kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. PN# “Bushingkit” Only 1 kit is needed.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHardware NOT included qty (6) 1\/2”x5” Grade 8 bolts with locker washers and nuts. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eYour factory fuel tank will not fit and you will need either the Motobilt stretch underbody tank \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/motobilt.com\/products\/rear-stretch-tank-and-skid-plate-for-jeep-yj\"\u003eMB5016\u003c\/a\u003e or you will need a fuel cell in the back tub area of the Jeep. See MB5000-YJ\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWe typically use a stock XJ leaf spring in the back and factory YJ springs for the front. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIf purchasing new rear springs simply match the height of the XJ springs to that of the front YJ springs.  I.e. 2.5” springs in front, then 2.5” in rear. If you are attempting to use YJ springs instead of XJ Springs you will only gain 2”s of stretch and not the full 6”s.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWe offer optional spring hangers (Part #: \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/motobilt.com\/products\/jeep-yj-rear-spring-hanger-mounts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMB1531\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) if you prefer to reuse your YJ rear springs, if using XJ springs then these are NOT necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWorks in spring over or spring under applications. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eYou do not outboard the springs like you would on the front.  You will cut your spring perches off if necessary on wider axles and weld new ones on in the correct position. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGuide to choosing the correct parts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"How%20to%20Pair%20Our%20Full-Width%20Axle%20Conversion%20Kits%20with%20Stretch%20Kits%20on%20Your%20CJ%20or%20YJ\"\u003eCheck out this article to help you match your springs and rear stretch kit. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2714\/8736\/files\/MB1500_-_Shipping_c96e08ad-f184-4921-937e-129cebe6df19.pdf?v=1722455065\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2714\/8736\/files\/MB1500_-_Assembly_Instrutions.pdf?v=1722455065\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSee one of our customer’s install videos for some tips by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ZoCsZaMBx-c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motobilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44231233667171,"sku":"MB1500","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2548\/0547\/files\/mb1150-view-1_88608f24-021d-4928-9d32-3bc47a043648.jpg?v=1780342890","url":"https:\/\/offroadnchillstore.com\/products\/wheelbase-stretch-kit-for-jeep-yj","provider":"Off Road n Chill Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}