OK so I'm putting a new/used rear leaf in tomorrow. Since it is so much more curved than an installed one it does'nt span the distance from bolt hole to bolt hole. What is the best method to install these and get it to flatten out enough to get in place? Attach at one end then start raising the axle so it begins moving towards the other end? If so which end is best first? It's going to be 42 and 30 mph wind tomorrow so the less time I'm out there pondering options the better! Anyone have a link to a previous detailed thread on this? Thanks

 

http://www.myjeepxj.com/cherokee-rep...r-leaf-springs

^theres one link, now keep in mind i had access to a hoist when i did mine but i installed the front bolt first then lowered the vehicle down until it was close than used a prybar or something to line the hole in the shackle then put the bolt in.

good luck, i know it sucks workin in the cold/wind i should really work on mine tomorrow but this damn weather is putting a damper on that.

 

Thanks for the link that is very helpful! I really have no choice on working on it since it's now on jack stands out in front of where I work and HAS to be gone by the end of the day. I wil do the front bolt first as my rear one is the bigger problem because with the tow bar I have on the rear bolt has to be in place and facing outward before it's installed so I needed to remove the whole shackle intact.

 

Success! Man I hate Jeeps! I tried it the way the manual and the links provided suggested but just could'nt get that front bolt to go in once the leaf was attached on the axle so had to just put the front bolt in first before anything. Thanks all

 

glad it turned out, guess i should have explained that i installed the front leaf bolt first as in BEFORE attaching it to the axle anyway glad ya got it together