Flat Leaf Springs
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Flat Leaf Springs
Hey guys, I was looking under my jeep the other day and I noticed that my rear leaf springs are completely flat. I mean no hint of an arch at all, almost looks ready to start bending the other way. I was wondering if it is dangerous at all to continue to drive with them this way, or if I should replace them ASAP. I only drive on the streets right now if that makes any difference. Thanks
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Mine are currently like that, they actually bend the opposite way they are suppose to.
Mine was sitting for 2 years though... :P
Id replace them, you'll get a better ride out of it..
or sounds like a great time to install a lift
Mine was sitting for 2 years though... :P
Id replace them, you'll get a better ride out of it..
or sounds like a great time to install a lift
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Your fine. Most XJ's you see now-a-days have flat rear springs due to how old there getting. Our newest (2001) is almost 10 years old now.
I would not worry about it. Wait till you lift it.
I would not worry about it. Wait till you lift it.
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Yeah it's gotten to the point where you definitely feel every bump, especially if you go over a bunch of speed bumps like I have to on campus. I'd like to lift it eventually, which is why I'd like to hold off on replacing them right away so I can save up for a lift later, as it's my understanding that full leafs are the way to go vs. add-a-leafs.
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