My 99 is stock for the most part and use it for plowing. I also will load up the back with some weight and have a cargo carrier on the back with a snow blower or other things in the non snow season. I do have air shocks all the way around to help out. I see on rock auto, you have dorman, husky,ucf, omix-ada and dayton I know there is also Crown. On Amazon some people say dormans sag after a year but reviews were still high. Then I hear Crown is the next popular choice but don't know the difference in weight rating or height between a standard replacement and heavy duty version yet. Lastly I heard Daytons which are more expensive on rockauto might be made in the USA or at least better quality. Also I want quality bushings that won't squeak or crack over time. What have you guys used? what have you heard? Thanks

 

I have a set of Crowns but haven't install yet. Saved this link that may help you out:
http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...kee_s/1953.htm

 

I've had the Dormans for about 2 years and they haven't sagged. Wish they would, as the Jeep sits *** end high a bit. Seem like a good OE replacement. Rides good.

 

The Crown HDs and Dormans both will lift the rear about 1".

I've had the Crowns for a few months and have towed with them several times. They haven't settled more than the 1" lift so far. They definitely support weight much better than the OEM springs did that they replaced, but they were shot.

 

I had Crown HD's on my mostly stock at the time '98 for a few months. One trip to the Az desert for some light trails and back to Tx and off they came. Sagged too much, too quick and rode like **** for my expectations.

You may want to consider a set of OME's.

Edit: I'm not running OME's but suggesting them based on your use description.

 

4WD4EVER,
When you say rode like ****, jut rougher then normal? Can you explain? i am looking at those to put into my jeep so I am just curious.

Jason

 

Sure. They were too "soft"/light/too much wheel hop/couldn't keep the tires planted for me and my XJ is mostly a dedicated garage queen/pavement princess for the most part; not thrashed or worked. I can't imagine them standing up to anything for long. I just believe in this case the old adage of getting what you pay for applies.

 

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/leaf-springs-235824/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/c...nters-1337467/

 

Edit: To be fair, everybody's needs & expectations are different and, obviously, there are many satisfied customers running Crown, Dorman, etc. They just didn't meet mine.