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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Hello Forum! 98 Sport 4.0 2wd. My leaf springs are sagging and I want to replace. I'd like to go to the salvage yard and pick me up some cheap. My question is what years of cherokees are compatible? Id like to get them off the newest model year i can find. But I will get new bushings.

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Pretty sure everything 1984 - 2000 is the same with the leaf springs.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Thanks! What are some things I should look for on the salvage yard springs to tell if they are still good or not?
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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That part I can't really help you with. Unfortunately I have almost no salvage yard experience as the place I live does not have salvage yards close by so I have never actually been to one in relation to my Jeep.

However, I remember somewhere in some other post about a similar thing. It was mentioned that you should look for leaf springs that are still on the vehicle so you can get a look at them while they are still under normal load.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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If I were you I'd find the leafs I want, spray down the bolts with PB Blaster, them come back the next day to get them.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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didnt think of that. good idea!
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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how are they sagging? stock springs are flat,they have no real arch to them
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Consider airbags if you're not going to lift it. You can raise or lower the psi to correct sag. If you're towing, add more, etc.

I think Cherokee kits are about $150. I didn't look for a good price, just showing you the product.

http://www.strutmasters.com/Jeep-Che...l-59507-jc.htm
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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yeah. they're getting near flat. an air bag system would be nice to put in! thanks for the link!
and thanks to all!
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