new leaf springs
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new leaf springs
Been searching for new springs, trying to find a fix for my problem. I have a 4" lift put together from the junkyard and have had problems since. The back has 2" blocks w/ 2.5" lift shackles. I took it to an alignment shop and told me the problem with the rear was the worn springs. Said they were old, worn and flat, they also said to ditch the lift blocks.
I've been looking for springs w/ a 2" lift and came up with 2. One is the Pro Comp 53111. the description said it has 2.5" height. The other was on the Summit web site and I lost the part #. The description was 2" lift leaf spring.
Is there any other 2" springs out there or should I go with a higher spring and a lower shackle? Money is an object, it doesn't have to be the cheapest but the least expensive option is what i'm looking for.
I've been looking for springs w/ a 2" lift and came up with 2. One is the Pro Comp 53111. the description said it has 2.5" height. The other was on the Summit web site and I lost the part #. The description was 2" lift leaf spring.
Is there any other 2" springs out there or should I go with a higher spring and a lower shackle? Money is an object, it doesn't have to be the cheapest but the least expensive option is what i'm looking for.
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RE lift kits / parts usually run higher than advertised. Also check out Serious Off Road in the vendor section. His prices are always good and he is great with responding to questions.
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You want inexpensive 2-6" of lift.. Go back to the Junkyard.. Pickup rear leafs from a S-10/15, p-up or blazer. Make a bastard pack.. Using your shackle and your XJ main spring, mix-match the rest of the leafs for lifts of 1-4". I would toss the block but it will get you to 6" or so, and with the S-10 O-load leaf, it wont snap your leaf pack.
In the front I would go to the aftermarket, mainly because after 2" you have more than just the springs to replace, trackbar, control arm, ect.
In the front I would go to the aftermarket, mainly because after 2" you have more than just the springs to replace, trackbar, control arm, ect.
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I used the Rustys Off Road 3" full Spring Lift, the springs are very good and have been on mine for over a year, zero sag 3" front/3 1/2" rear perfect.
In fact I just used them for a base for my current 4 1/2" lift till I go to a long arm kit. It is a complete kit everything needed for the lift, no spacers, no long shackle's needed. The leaf pack/shocks and coil springs are better than the RC kit here that I got on a trade.
In fact I just used them for a base for my current 4 1/2" lift till I go to a long arm kit. It is a complete kit everything needed for the lift, no spacers, no long shackle's needed. The leaf pack/shocks and coil springs are better than the RC kit here that I got on a trade.
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