jaredsmith.tx

hey guys thinking of doing a bastard pack, still doing a lot of research but I found this deal on craigslist, would these do a good job? any help would be great

http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/2175954595.html

its_deer_not_jeep

it should work tell the guy you will take them off his hands for 20 bucks put the money infront of his face and he will probably take it so if it doesnt work then its just 20 bucks you know?

wiky86

I did a lift on mine using Dodge Dakota leaf springs (same as S-10 springs), and Grand Cherokee coils. It was easy to do, and netted me 3.5" of lift. I get great flex, and have had the lift on for over 2 years, with no problems. IMO, bastard packs are the way to go!

1armyguy

What year springs did you get off the dakota and were the Grand Cherokee springs from a V-8 and also what year? Any thing else you think would be good to know would be greatly appreciated. Also, what shocks did you get?

Thanks for the help.

Wayne

jaredsmith.tx

well i ended up finding another set of '98 s10 leaf springs off craigslist for $25. sounded like a great deal to me and they look to be in pretty good shape. now onto locating some front springs

its_deer_not_jeep

cool dude grats on the score on the leafs good luck

Char92dj8

Mind telling me the combo you used for your B packs?

freegdr

you going higher

wiky86

If I remember correctly, the Dakota springs came from an '88. The Grand Cherokee was from a V8, '96 I think. You're going to need a longer rear brake hose, for sure. Get one from a late 80s-early 90s from a NAPA or somewhere similar, as it's a direct bolt-on and is ~3" longer than a stock XJ's line (not to mention a lot cheaper than any other solution). I used Rough Country Nitro 9000 shocks, and have been rather happy with the way they've performed.
If you have any other questions, hit me up, and happy wheelin'!

wiky86

I re-used the top leaf of the original XJ pack, and every leaf (save for the big 'ole "helper" spring at the bottom) from the Dakota.

bigjim350

Let me know when you get your parts together. Me and a couple buddies would love to open up the shop and lift to ya and help you put it together. The shop is near cleveland. And trust me this shop as any tool you could imagine.

jaredsmith.tx

WOW!!

That sounds great. I would love the help and the use of a real shop and lift.
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. It may be closer to summer before I have everything together and the time, (full time school and full time work) but if the offer still stands in a few months I will def take you up on it.