Ask CherokeeForum-Replacing Leafs (Poll)

ddavey · 11-14-2009, 01:16 AM

So I have a '95 XJ, that I bought with a 3" RC AAL. Well the rear tires are rubbing off road a bit (I run 31" M/Ts) and I think the pack is starting to wear out a bit. It still rides pretty level, but I wouldn't ming a bit of rake.

So my question is this- What should be my method of fixing it?

Before I thought about the sagging leafs, I planned to add a 1" block, and I suppose that's still an option.

Plan B would be replacing the AAL. Not the best choice, I'd think.

Plan C- Rough Country 3" full leaf pack.

Plan D- Rough Country 4" or 4.5" full pack, and throw a coil spacer up front.

Plan E- Bastard Pack in the rear, coil spacer to match, if needed.

Wheeler-man · 11-14-2009, 01:44 AM

Plan Deeez

itsanxjthing · 11-14-2009, 01:47 AM

Plan C FTW

The Bandit · 11-14-2009, 07:27 AM

plan 3 because an 80$ bastard pack works just as well as a 400$ leaf pack, and you can do 4 bastard packs for the price of one leaf pack.

5 packs if the full leafs are really 400, I remember them being close to that at one point.

ktmracer419 · 11-14-2009, 11:32 AM

3" packs or bastard pack and a shackle

89eliminator · 11-14-2009, 07:25 PM

what he said ^

jonesy72 · 11-14-2009, 07:34 PM

id go 3in full leaf pack ,either a bastard pack or store bought and 1.5 shackle

ddavey · 11-14-2009, 11:23 PM

Personally, I was thinking bastard pack, my question then is how much lift will I get out of a bastard pack? My friend's 99 was getting like 4-4.5, I thought.

ktmracer419 · 11-15-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddavey

Personally, I was thinking bastard pack, my question then is how much lift will I get out of a bastard pack? My friend's 99 was getting like 4-4.5, I thought.

0" of lift - 12 feet of lift

there is no set rules for lift height with a bastard pack

clayton3854 · 11-15-2009, 11:39 AM

dont use blocks!!! use a shackle b4 u use a block please

ddavey · 11-15-2009, 02:50 PM

Yeah, I was told lies about blocks. And by the time I created this thread I had no intention of using them, just put it in the poll for the hell of it.

When I say bastard pack, I am thinking of a S-10/Dakota leaf pack. My terminology may not be the best. Anyone have any experience with these and how much lift a direct swap will give you?

12 feet sounds good to me

wheeler · 11-15-2009, 07:13 PM

you cant just put in a s-10 or dakota pack. the amount of lift and ride quality all depends on which leafs you use from the donor pack and which leafs you use from the cherokee. i personally would go with the 4.5 inch packs and a spacer up front cuz you wont rub at all and that extra 1.5 inches makes such a clearance difference!!!

View Poll Results: What Leaf Replacement Should I Go With?
1" Block in the rear, ignore the AAL	0	0%
Replace RC 3" AAL	0	0%
RC 3" Full Leaf Pack	7	28.00%
RC 4"-4.5" Full Pack, Coil Spacer to Suit.	13	52.00%
Bastard Pack out of S-10/Dakota, Coil Spacer if Needed	5	20.00%
Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll

11-14-2009, 01:16 AM	#1
ddavey Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 54 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Tires: 31" BFG Lift Specifications: 3" RC Lift	Ask CherokeeForum-Replacing Leafs (Poll) So I have a '95 XJ, that I bought with a 3" RC AAL. Well the rear tires are rubbing off road a bit (I run 31" M/Ts) and I think the pack is starting to wear out a bit. It still rides pretty level, but I wouldn't ming a bit of rake. So my question is this- What should be my method of fixing it? Before I thought about the sagging leafs, I planned to add a 1" block, and I suppose that's still an option. Plan B would be replacing the AAL. Not the best choice, I'd think. Plan C- Rough Country 3" full leaf pack. Plan D- Rough Country 4" or 4.5" full pack, and throw a coil spacer up front. Plan E- Bastard Pack in the rear, coil spacer to match, if needed. __________________ 1995 Jeep XJ 4.0L, 3" RC Lift, 31" M/Ts 1958 Jeep CJ5 F-134 1985 Ford F-150 300 StraightSix, 31" Buckshots 2003 Chevy K2500HD Vortec 6.0L, Crew Cab/Long Box 1973 Honda CL350 Motorcycle

11-14-2009, 07:27 AM	#4
The Bandit Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 168 My Photos 1993 Cherokee Year: 1993 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: 8.25	plan 3 because an 80$ bastard pack works just as well as a 400$ leaf pack, and you can do 4 bastard packs for the price of one leaf pack. 5 packs if the full leafs are really 400, I remember them being close to that at one point. __________________ 1987 YJ Build Thread

11-14-2009, 11:32 AM	#5
ktmracer419 ::CF Moderator:: Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,999 My Photos	3" packs or bastard pack and a shackle __________________ www.SISoffroad.com

11-14-2009, 07:25 PM	#6
89eliminator CF Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waterford, WI Posts: 1,148 My Photos 1989 Comanche Year: 1989 Comanche Engine: 4.0 Transmission: AW-4 Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: HP 30, 4.10s Rear Axle: 44, detroit locker, 4.10s Tires: 33x10.5 BFG M/T Lift Specifications: 6.5 Misc Accessories: winch, armor	what he said ^ __________________ MJ=Man's Jeep 89 MJ 92 MJ 88 MJ R.I.P. http://www.WI4x4.com

11-14-2009, 01:44 AM	#2
Wheeler-man Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 126 My Photos 1988 Cherokee Year: 1988 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 (74,000miles) Transmission: auto Transfer Case: 231 Front Axle: dana35 Rear Axle: dana35 Lift Specifications: none yet	Plan Deeez

11-14-2009, 07:34 PM	#7
jonesy72 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 90 My Photos 99 xj Cherokee Year: 99 xj Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: aw4 Transfer Case: np231j Front Axle: d30 Rear Axle: 8.25 Tires: interco truxus 31x10.5 x15 mt Lift Specifications: rustys 4.5 w/ 3in leafs and 1.5 shackles Misc Accessories: comeing soon	id go 3in full leaf pack ,either a bastard pack or store bought and 1.5 shackle

11-14-2009, 11:23 PM	#8
ddavey Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 54 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Tires: 31" BFG Lift Specifications: 3" RC Lift	Personally, I was thinking bastard pack, my question then is how much lift will I get out of a bastard pack? My friend's 99 was getting like 4-4.5, I thought. __________________ 1995 Jeep XJ 4.0L, 3" RC Lift, 31" M/Ts 1958 Jeep CJ5 F-134 1985 Ford F-150 300 StraightSix, 31" Buckshots 2003 Chevy K2500HD Vortec 6.0L, Crew Cab/Long Box 1973 Honda CL350 Motorcycle

11-15-2009, 11:39 AM	#10
clayton3854 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Westfield, MA Posts: 746 My Photos 1996 Cherokee Year: 1996 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Straight 6 Transmission: AW4 Automatic Transfer Case: NP231 Front Axle: Dana 30 Rear Axle: Chrysler 8.25 Tires: 33x12.5x15 Dunlop Mud Rovers Lift Specifications: 4.5" Rough Country lift	dont use blocks!!! use a shackle b4 u use a block please __________________ It's a cherokee thing, A step above the Jeep thing. Build thread --> http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/pro...e-ninja-18897/

11-15-2009, 02:50 PM	#11
ddavey Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 54 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Automatic Tires: 31" BFG Lift Specifications: 3" RC Lift	Yeah, I was told lies about blocks. And by the time I created this thread I had no intention of using them, just put it in the poll for the hell of it. When I say bastard pack, I am thinking of a S-10/Dakota leaf pack. My terminology may not be the best. Anyone have any experience with these and how much lift a direct swap will give you? 12 feet sounds good to me __________________ 1995 Jeep XJ 4.0L, 3" RC Lift, 31" M/Ts 1958 Jeep CJ5 F-134 1985 Ford F-150 300 StraightSix, 31" Buckshots 2003 Chevy K2500HD Vortec 6.0L, Crew Cab/Long Box 1973 Honda CL350 Motorcycle

11-15-2009, 07:13 PM	#12
wheeler Seasoned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: gig harbor, washington Posts: 384 My Photos 1995 Cherokee Year: 1995 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 L Transmission: 5 speed Transfer Case: np231 Front Axle: d30 of coarse Rear Axle: d35 Tires: 33inch goodyear wrangler mtr's Lift Specifications: rough counrty 4.5 xseries kit. Misc Accessories: 500 watt amp, 12in sub, cb radio, roof rack, tire on the roof, beast grill gaurd	you cant just put in a s-10 or dakota pack. the amount of lift and ride quality all depends on which leafs you use from the donor pack and which leafs you use from the cherokee. i personally would go with the 4.5 inch packs and a spacer up front cuz you wont rub at all and that extra 1.5 inches makes such a clearance difference!!! __________________ 95 xj, 5 speed, 4.5inch lift and 33's. four 130watt aux lights, booming system

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