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03-07-2012, 12:01 AM
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So I recently picked up a 96xj for a few hundred to replace my old truck as a daily driver. So after driving it a few days I realize the rear end is sagging and upon inspection notice the leafs are hyper-extended and not looking pretty.
What cheap and easy method would y'all suggest to fix this?
What cheap and easy method would y'all suggest to fix this?
03-07-2012, 12:16 AM
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Its called bastard pack go to th junk yare and get leafs from a s10 or a dodge dakota and put those leafs in your existing leafs springs go on google and type in xj bastard pack it will tell you every thing
03-07-2012, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 99 Purple XJ
Its called bastard pack go to th junk yare and get leafs from a s10 or a dodge dakota and put those leafs in your existing leafs springs go on google and type in xj bastard pack it will tell you every thing
03-07-2012, 05:29 AM
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Great write-up here on changing leaf springs should you decide to go that route.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/c...nters-1337467/
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/c...nters-1337467/
03-07-2012, 07:13 AM
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I just realized I have the same issue. I have an add a leaf ordered that should be here today. fugured I would start with that cause it's a bit easier that changing the entire leafs and I can always keep it in new leafs if I have to replace the entire packs. I'll post my results when they are installed.
03-07-2012, 07:21 AM
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heres another good link I used s-10 leaf springs -was sagging 1.5 inches in rear,after installing bastard pack netted 3inches of lift.so actually changed ride height 4.5 inches.http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13311261593051
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I installed this add a leaf http://www.4wheelparts.com/Lift-Kits...=4+Wheel+Drive
Its advertised as 1.5 - 2" of lift. I installed mine yesterday and got 3 7/8". Yes I wouldn't believe it myself if I hadn't done it myself. I measured the height of my drawbar. 15 7/8 before and 19 3/4 afterwards. Granted thats the extreme rear of the vehicle which will probably be more than if I measured in the fender itself but I think it's safe to say I got at least 2" of lift and for $45 and about two hrs. work I am well pleased.
Obvisouly that one spring is doing all the work now so I will wait and see if I get any sag soon.
Its advertised as 1.5 - 2" of lift. I installed mine yesterday and got 3 7/8". Yes I wouldn't believe it myself if I hadn't done it myself. I measured the height of my drawbar. 15 7/8 before and 19 3/4 afterwards. Granted thats the extreme rear of the vehicle which will probably be more than if I measured in the fender itself but I think it's safe to say I got at least 2" of lift and for $45 and about two hrs. work I am well pleased.
Obvisouly that one spring is doing all the work now so I will wait and see if I get any sag soon.
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