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Jan 2, 2011 | 04:34 AM

Pit1981

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From: Sedgwick, KS

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6

Leaf springs

Ok this might sound a little stupid but how do I know if I need new leafs and what are a good bot cost effective replacement. No lift please

Jan 2, 2011 | 08:36 AM

shook0002

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From: Philly

Year: 1997

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Quadratec.com has them for 100 bucks each.

Jan 2, 2011 | 09:06 PM

Pit1981

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Yeah. I saw that. Not just suspension but everything oem and upgrade. Thanks for the tip

Jan 2, 2011 | 09:16 PM

88MJ.uggernaut

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If your rear is sagging and your springs look inverted, you need replaced. x2 on quadratec

Jan 2, 2011 | 09:43 PM

brutalxj

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Jack up from the center of the axle on the pumpkin and take the rear tire off. If your leaf smiles it's happy straight face struggling and frown it's not happy and you need new ones.

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:39 PM

Pit1981

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Yeah they need changed. Both are sad Thanks guys

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:50 PM

xj guy

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Originally Posted by brutalxj

Jack up from the center of the axle on the pumpkin and take the rear tire off. If your leaf smiles it's happy straight face struggling and frown it's not happy and you need new ones.

Haha. That is probably the best way I have heard so far. I'll have to check mine