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All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.
OK, here's how it worked out. I added the HD springs off of Amazon ($82 each I think?). The rear of the car is about 5" or 6" higher than it was. Maybe 2 1/2" higher than the front.
This doesn't show it well, but a before and after:
This might help some of us doing this job - the bolts holding the leaf springs in are secured using red-Loctite from the factory. A little heat applied and (for some) it comes right off. Without, a lot of people break tools and bolts. Check this out, at the 9:06 point:
Damn, red loctite aint no joke. I learnt hat the hard way changing the O-Rings in the oil filter adapter.
