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Old 01-27-2014, 04:22 AM
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Hi guys. A month ago I put a 3" lift on with front coils and AAL on the rear. I chopped my U bolts that were supplied so they dont touch my sway bar.
I loaded a few bags of cement in the trunk and noticed the rear sagged completely (with no weight Leafs return to normal, 3" of lift.
Could this be that the factory leafs have had it or have I not torqued my u bolts correctly?

If I purchase some new factory leave springs, can I use my existing add a leaf I added to my current leaf pack so I still have my lift?
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That's normal for an add-a-leaf. Time for real leaf packs.
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Yes you do need a full spring pack. You don't still have the rear sway bar do you? If so throw it away its not needed for anything really just in the way and keeps your suspension from working properly.
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Swaybaris still on the Jeep. If I take it off it wont make the rear sway on the road will it?
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Typical issue with an AAL. x2 on ditching the rear away bar. I running 4.5" and can't tell any difference with it gone.
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On 3" AAL with springs that mashy you MIGHT notice it missing lol
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