I'm the third owner of a '96 XJ and my mechanic tells me he thinks my front springs are stiffer than OEM, although I'm thinking their original. I measured their diameter with calipers and I'm getting .525 in. Can someone who has OEM springs double check this for me?

Thanks

 

I just changed mine Saturday and that sounds right, I can measure
them later if needed. I have a set of new stock coils for sale
If you are interested.

 

Cool thanks 92. I've asked this question in a couple forums and nobodys responded yet, so if you have the time I'd appreciate a measure. I would guess '92 XJs would uses the same springs as my '96.

Thanks again!

 

Yea should be the same they measure about .524 coil
thickness(diameter) and 17" tall

 

Big thanks 92. Someone in a different forum suggested mine might be stiffer if I had the 'up-country OEM' springs. I'm assuming this is some sort of upgrade package. Do you know if yours is up-country?

Also, trying to find out if I can determine through my VIN # if my particular vehicle has the up-country package. I'm all ears.

 

You can email Chrysler & request a build sheet thru your VIN. I did that with mine & discovered all sorts of neat little details.

 

Use this link to contact Chrysler ad ask them to email you back a build sheet:

http://www.jeep.com/webselfservice/j...527R%2527%2529

I believe that the Up-country suspension option had different leafs, and posibly different coils which gave the XJ a 1" lift. The build sheet will confirm if you have it. Do no confuse Up-country suspension option with Cheroke Country Edition XJ. I have a 1995 Country Edition XJ with standard suspension based on the built sheet that Chrysler sent me.