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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Would I need these:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56015_102.htm

or these:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/56015_100.htm
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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not unless yours are bad. i wouldnt imagine.
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by j-rod
not unless yours are bad. i wouldnt imagine.
lol mine are freaking HORRIBLE!!!! They are literally beyond flat... I'll post pics tomorrow
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Why would anyone suggest add-a-leafs for a vehicle with a worn leaf pack? Adding one new leaf does not remove the rust and wear from the rest of your leaf springs.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Donnie_K
Why would anyone suggest add-a-leafs for a vehicle with a worn leaf pack? Adding one new leaf does not remove the rust and wear from the rest of your leaf springs.
That's what I was told.
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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This is what I'm rockin right now
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Old Jan 7, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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That's what my leafs looked like prior to bastardizing my packs.

Originally Posted by Donnie_K
Why would anyone suggest add-a-leafs for a vehicle with a worn leaf pack? Adding one new leaf does not remove the rust and wear from the rest of your leaf springs.

My suggestion for adding leaf(s), was not the "super stiff brand new add-a leaf", but an already "seasoned" leaf from a used donor pack. (bastard pack).
Worn leafs are usually what EVERY XJ owner has when starting to consider lifts. Bastard packs (at least mine) still ride great, like stock only a little firmer. Just trying to give alternatives to messing with the front leaf eye bolt which sounds simple to deal with until you actually start wrenchin.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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i have a similar problem except my parents bought me a 2" bb for xmas now i gotta figure out what to do about rear sag
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bew311xj
i have a similar problem except my parents bought me a 2" bb for xmas now i gotta figure out what to do about rear sag
Get new leafs from quadratec. They are only 75 dollars each. Thats what I did and its much better now
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by OOdynamite
Get new leafs from quadratec. They are only 75 dollars each. Thats what I did and its much better now
did you have any issues removing the leaf spring bolts?
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SlackJaw
did you have any issues removing the leaf spring bolts?
HAHA, me... no. The mechanic that did the whole swap... YA!!!

It took him 3.5 hours to pull them out. Luckily he's a family friend and didn't charge me for that time
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