thehighlander123

Hey guys the leaf spring on my 01' Cherokee look a little saggy. would it be a good idea to replace them?

ZachsXJ

yes, its typical of cherokee springs to sag over time. most people use that as an excuse to lift their Jeep

Bimmer_2002

X2

thehighlander123

any recommendations for a lift without having to do any major work (ie extending brake lines and the like)

ZachsXJ

Get a 3" lift from rough country with full leaf packs.

robertj

If you're like me, and your Jeep is a DD and you're not interested in lifting it consider some air adjustable shocks. I use mine to tow, so it was a good idea for me anyway. My 80k 2000 sagged probably an inch in the rear over stock, and the air shocks I have are rated at 25 to 200 psi. 40 psi puts it right up to stock height, and I don't notice any stiffness over the stock shocks at all. I was due shocks and the air adjustable mad sense for towing anyway. Although, the shocks are a bit of a job, they're less expensive ($70 for the pair at AZ) compared to rear springs and a much easier job.

ZachsXJ

until you run into rusted upper shock mount bolts.....

robertj

If you put a lift on it, you're going to run into the same problem. What's your solution? Never change your shocks? I busted all four of mine, but the fix is not that bad.

ZachsXJ

nope actually, I put a lift on it and DIDN'T run into that problem although I was expecting it, they shouldn't rust either because they were quite generously coated in PB Blaster before being re-installed. most likely I'll take them out and put some anti-seize on them at some point