Standardrider18

The bottom leaf broke in half when i took the leaf off to install my lift. is it possible to run it without that little leaf or not?

BLACKSPORT

I would say no because two different spring rate in the rear could cause some problems. I would think replacement of both leafs is in place.

Standardrider18

i mean just run it till i get another one from the junkyard or something. which would be ASAP

Standardrider18

i could just take the same one on the other side out so they would be even spring rate. the only thing that would change would be it would be softer in the rear end right?

kingxj07

i wouldn't drive it unless i had to. Did if break or did it rust apart?

Standardrider18

it broke right at the hole where the center pin goes up through.
i dont think it would hurt too much running it till i get a new leaf, it'll just be softer.

94xjstud

I don't think that it would be too big of an issue, but if you did drive on it don't hit the gas to hard because without the bottom leaf your other leaf will be taking force that it is not meant to and you could possibly have some axle wrap as a result that could break more leaves.

I don't recommend it, but its your choice.

phillyxj570

Its not a problem at all. My pass. side was missing the bottom leaf when I bought it. About 4 months ago the driver side bottom leaf cracked in the same place. I just dropped that side of the axle and pulled the leaf out.

Standardrider18

was it soft at all because as soon as i can get another leaf i'm putting it on i was just making sure if i had to drive it it wouldn't mess anything up.

phillyxj570

Honestly I cant feel any difference with it gone.

Standardrider18

alright, thank you guys!