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Old 12-08-2009, 02:15 PM
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hey i was just wondering if this is a direct swap or no and what kinda lift you would because the mj is a spring under and the xj is spring over so ur bound to get some lift rite???
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MJ springs are longer
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You have to move your rear shackle mount back to use MJ springs. Also the canter pin is five inches further back. Using MJ springs are an easy way to stretch your wheelbase.
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Mj springs are much thicker because they are meant to carry a load in the bed. They are a lot harder to find in one piece because of the age too! If yours are worn just go to a jy to grab a set or two.
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mine are not worn just wondering i would like full leafs instead of a block i have a spare set of xj leafs with a broken leaf(not the main) and was thinken of an s-10 b-pack but need info on how to get ~3 inches
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your s10 leafs will mesh fine into a bastard pack to get you 3"
lmao sounds like a personal problem... he wants 3 inches hahaha jk bro
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haha yeah that why im lifting my truck to compensate lol ... jk jk but seriously theres gotta be a rite up someware that some one got 3" and which leafs they use cause ive only seen people get like 5 or 4
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im working on the three inch s10 b pack right now. i will let u know what i come up with. so far i had to fab up some shackles that would correct the angle on the shackle. im using the s10 pack minus the main leaf, and put my main leaf in place. i will see tomorrow what it makes. hoping for three inches
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well, got a little over three inches out of it. probably about three and a quarter. i like the way it handles. its nice and firm and controlled, but not really stiff. it worked great for me, just get the four leaf packs and put your main leaf in place of the s10 main.
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