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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Question Rear leafs flat

The rear leafs are flat in my XJ. They have a 2in block under them which probably is not helping. Anyone Have any ideas on what to do? Replacement leafs?
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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perfect time to lift it!
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim_K
Replacement leafs?
Yes...lose blocks too. If you have a lift, buy the appropriate spring for your application.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Seems I might have to lift it. I already have a 1'in drop trans on. So maybe get a 4.5 lift?
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Quadratec HD replacement leafs give about a 2" lift.
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