QuakerTown

I have a '98 XJ with a 3" Skyjacker Lift. I want to buy new leaf springs. Any suggestions on manufacturers? I have looked at Rusty's, and also Teraflex. Rusty's is a bit cheaper. Also, what options do I have from a leaf spring/ shackle standpoint?

Sort of learning the ropes here. As always, any help is appreciated!

bigomudders

Are you trying to go higher or what are you trying to do? If your sagging try to add more leafs to your exsiting pack ( spelling not all that great ).

QuakerTown

I am trying to "soften-up" the ride a little. I have aal's now, and it rides like an Abrams tank. I would like to maintain my current height (3" or 3.5")

strikechords

whats your budget? im looking for a pack of leafs for a 3" lift, i saw some procomp 3.5" ones on ebay last week, idk if they're still there or not, ive been lookin at rustys a lot too. they have cheaper prices but i hear their shipping is ridiculous. if i were you i would just buy a new leaf pack, thats what im doing, only becuase my jeep is all stock still and really needs new leafs. but depending on your budget you could maybe make bastard packs? thats a pretty popular alt.

strikechords

sorry i didnt get this all in one post, just being dumb, at work, whatever. theres a lot of other threads about leafs, from what ive read/been told, stay away from blocks and aals, they just sag within a year. im planning on getting a decent set specifically made for the cherokee with the lift built into them, and ill probably end up getting it in a total kit, just because i dont have anything else yet. rustys, rough country, RE all have the kits with new leaf packs, not sure if they sell them by themselves. again you could go with bastard packs, theres also a bunch of threads about those if you not sure about them.

bigomudders

Best thing to do is get a set of S10 leafs combine with stock XJ main leaf will give you a good ride plus they flex great.

QuakerTown

strikechords, thanks for the info. I agree, and I think add a leafs are part of my problem now. I have checked into Rusty's, but I've heard mixed reviews...

Big-o, thanks for the information as well. I will check some junk yards and check into your idea...

xjbones

if you have the money....alcans are sick but IMO, rubicon springs have a great ride

xjbones

have s-10/explorer combo under mine......best ride yet!!!

93XJLI

springs dont make the ride... shocks and tire pressure does.. unless youre running a ****ty short AAL. RE and RK leafs are pretty good quality.. theyre the top of the "consumer" or "normal" use packs.

xjbones

cant argue with that!!!!

QuakerTown

Probably the latter... pretty bad aal. I think it was part of the lift kit. Shocks are new, tires are BFG m/t's and I keep them at the suggested psi.

Your suggesting RE (Rubicon Express) and RK?? What is RK?

xjbones

just because the shocks are new doesnt give them a good ride....you get what you pay for with shocks!!!!!!!!

QuakerTown

does skyjacker make a good shock?

xjbones

they are absolute junk in my opinion!!

get some bilstiens......you will be really happy with your ride