How much lift can I get from a bastardized Leaf pack

I'm hoping to get at least 5" of lift if possable
and what doner leafs should I use? and in what combination?

Thanks

 

s10 leafs,, not sure about how much you can get, but people use the s10 leafs

 

id say 4.5 safely outta s-10 leafs. heck you can make em outta darn near any leafs, but the taller the rougher the ride. go with f-350 leafsim being a little sarcastic so please dont it'll ride like a tank and not a new one either.

 

It depends on how much the springs have flattened. If your springs are flat and the s10 springs have good arc and are stiff then i say about 3 inches

 

Your achieved lift height depends on the condition of your springs, the s-10 springs, and how many springs you add to your pack. Average height reported is 3"-5".

 

If you want that much you might want to get 2 sets of springs and just match them up. It might take a few attempts to get the ride where you want it.

 

Are S10 pickup springs the best to use? or should I try and find Blazer Springs?

 

same springs

 

Can also use older dakota leafs.

 

i've explained this before. but i'll say it again. this is good for a cheap leaf pack lift.
i've done it with both s-10 leafs, and dakota leafs. they are both 2" wide leafs.
a couple had flat leafs to begin with, and still got a good 4".

first, cut the eyelets off the doner leafs, and take the top 3 from each pack.
split your xj leafs between the top main leaf and insert the top 3 doner leafs in between. install new longer center pins. then using c-clamps or bessie clamps, squish the new packs and clamp on some new spring wraps (make sure they're located properly). install them in the jeep using new u-bolts. get a spring shop to make up the new u-bolts and center pins.

this will net you between 4 and 5 inches, and flex quite nicely.

 

search naxja for the dodge van leaf pack swap.
there is some modification needed and i recommend using tnt or RE boomerang shackles but its worth it in the end.
the longer leaf gives u a better shackle angle which results in a better ride and great flex. i got about 5.5 from my setup
i did
dodge van leaf main
Comanche second and 3rd
and then no overload

u can sub s-10 leafs for the comanche ones

 

i have over 6in of lift. and i used a bastard pack and a shackle in the rear. i used dakota spring for mine and they worked great! it flexes great! the order i stacked them was.....
stock xj main leaf
2in AAL
dakota main leaf
xj second leaf
dakota second leaf
small xj leaf

 

here

http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/...udget_Lift.htm