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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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I was looking around my jeep and i noticed that both of my leaf springs are pretty much flat, I wanted to lift my jeep with an aal kit but does anyone know if it is jus better to buy a spring pack kit. I dont know how leaf springs are suppose to look when the jeep sits. there pretty much flat all across. Are they bad??
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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yes all factory leaf packs go flat, they suck. They say the add a leaf is only as good as the pack it is added to. Get new full packs to replace them, if you go with an AAL it will eventually sag, especially if you wheel with it or tow anything.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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XJ leaf parks are flat they have very little arch to them stock,and yes a full spring pack is way better than an add-a-leaf
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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^ x2
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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i would buy a full leaf pack and not add a leaf. the XJ's are flat.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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are lift blocks ok?
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by nano
are lift blocks ok?
NO! full pack or no sack
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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heres the thing too i got a 3 in rough country lift aal for free from a buddy. is there anyway i can jus buy replacement springs and throw the lift on
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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I started out with a 3" lift with AAL's. AAL's Suck. It made the suspension super stiff. Just do it right and get a full leaf pack from a reputable source.
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 88GTBlack
NO! full pack or no sack
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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any good lifts for a good price
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Old Jun 28, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Rough Country and Rusty's would be best for not having to spend too much. always go full leaf packs and never do blocks.
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