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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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well I need new leafs,, after lifting my xj my rear leafs are flat..so I need new stock ones, or a 2" lift leaf.. maybe 2.5" , any help

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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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Yeah if you leaf packs are flat replace em...One of the issues with doing shackle lifts on XJ's is the leaf packs are so worn out they go flat.. Proabably be better to go with the 2"-2.5" lift leaf packs..cost about the same and IMHO better then shackles..save the shackles for when you want to go bigger on the lift..
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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I would also consider bastard packs from an S10 or a Durango. They are cheap and quite easy to build with just a grinder.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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is there a leaf pack that will give me 2" - 2.5" lift with out modifying it... what I mean, an other car leaf... they idea is to buy it at a local parts store so I save a lil, bc shipping to PR is murder...
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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The only 2" leaf pack i know of is OME
http://www.quadratec.com/products/pr...x&h=&spg=t&cv=
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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thanx there buddy ^^^ quick q.. does that price include both leafs? and do you know if they will ship to PR?
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Belto you can save by using the S10 setup and they are cheap in the J/Y at $40- $60 here. All you have to do is retain your master leaf and cut the eyes off the S10 springs and bolt it all together. You will need new Spring U bolts but that is it.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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thanx Blue,, Ive seen a couple of how to's on that.. but when I mention it to my dad, he prefers me going a saver way, and he said he will help with the budget.. so I might go with the OME if that price includes both leafs..
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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whats the difference between the heavy load packs and the medium load packs?
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Q. Does Quadratec ship orders to customers outside the USA?
A. Yes we do ship to customers outside the USA & Canada, but currently not through our website. Please call (800)745-5337 within USA or Canada and (610)701-3336 if you are outside the USA or Canada for details. Shipments to Canada the freight will be calculated at check-out. If there are aceptions to standard freight policy you will be contacted prior to order shipment. For orders from other regions please place your order online and you will be contacted with a shipping quote and the order will be held for customer approval.


www.4wd.com also ships overseas plus can get you the OME leaves as well.

OME has different spring rates for different vehicle setups. The medium load springs would probably fit you better. The Heavy load springs are for jeeps with alot of accessories back there, like heavy bumper, rack, hitch, large spare, lots of tools, etc. I have the Heavy Load springs (5RA) and they are a bit on the stiff side. They come with an overload leaf for towing:

Here's a pix of my Heavy Load Springs. Notice the overload spring, last one and arcs downwards:

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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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thanx mud.. do you recomend them,, I guess your doing it right now lol. but yeah..
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Here's some more info:

CS034RA (medium 2.5") 5 leaves in pack, 148lbs/inch s.r. 230mm free height
CS034RB (light 2") 5 leaves in pack, 148lbs/inch s.r. 205mm free height
CS035RA (3" HD) 4 + 1 overload, 137/257lbs/in s.r. 235mm free height
CS035RB (2" HD) 4 + 1 overload, 137/257lbs/in s.r. 210mm free height


You will be satisfied with the OME leaves. They are great packs and ride really well. (unless you are like me with heavy packs and light ****)

If it matters, i got exactly 2" from my springs. These springs actually net what they say, not 1 or 2 inches more like most other springs.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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^^^ thats good to know,, does that include both leafs? since they dont describe the item Im not sure..
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Unfortunately that's for one leaf spring, not two.
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Old Sep 7, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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really !!! damn,,, I thought that was for both... wow,, now I need to check with my dad again, lol, damn, just for one.. wow

want to sell me yours... lol

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