Replacing stock leaf springs.
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Year: 1996
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Replacing stock leaf springs.
This question was a face plant last week. I figured I'd give it one more shot with a new title.
I need to replace my leafs, they're too far gone for a BP mod.
I noticed replacements listed as "stock" come marked with the letters LK, or LL, or LM or LS and some other designations as well, but they're all listed as "Heavy Duty" for a 96 XJ.
I searched on line but couldn't find any reference to these letters.
Do these designations actually mean anything?
I need to replace my leafs, they're too far gone for a BP mod.
I noticed replacements listed as "stock" come marked with the letters LK, or LL, or LM or LS and some other designations as well, but they're all listed as "Heavy Duty" for a 96 XJ.
I searched on line but couldn't find any reference to these letters.
Do these designations actually mean anything?
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This question was a face plant last week. I figured I'd give it one more shot with a new title.
I need to replace my leafs, they're too far gone for a BP mod.
I noticed replacements listed as "stock" come marked with the letters LK, or LL, or LM or LS and some other designations as well, but they're all listed as "Heavy Duty" for a 96 XJ.
I searched on line but couldn't find any reference to these letters.
Do these designations actually mean anything?
I need to replace my leafs, they're too far gone for a BP mod.
I noticed replacements listed as "stock" come marked with the letters LK, or LL, or LM or LS and some other designations as well, but they're all listed as "Heavy Duty" for a 96 XJ.
I searched on line but couldn't find any reference to these letters.
Do these designations actually mean anything?
Even finding what the spring ratings (lbs) is not that easy, few companies seem to list it. Best I can tell is the stock springs are rated for 645 lbs/side. Found one company listing an HD spring rated at 745, I think I'm going to go with them.
I've searched here and elsewhere but I would also like to hear from the knowledgable folks here before I do. Come on guys!
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Who had the 745# rated leafs, I didn't see them.
I want to tow a 3k# trailer long range and I need HD leafs. I was also going to upgrade the coils as well, but I didn't want to add any more lift then I had to. (1.5" max.)
I want to tow a 3k# trailer long range and I need HD leafs. I was also going to upgrade the coils as well, but I didn't want to add any more lift then I had to. (1.5" max.)
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[QUOTE=Marcucco;1750270]Who had the 745# rated leafs, I didn't see them.
I want to tow a 3k# trailer long range and I need HD leafs. I was also going to upgrade the coils as well, but I didn't want to add any more lift then I had to. (1.5" max.)[/QUOTE]
Hey were buildin' the same truck! The springs I found are from sdsprings. Don't want to get on the wrong side of the mods so you can PM but I'll say that it seems like a good deal, and they come prebushed.
I want to tow a 3k# trailer long range and I need HD leafs. I was also going to upgrade the coils as well, but I didn't want to add any more lift then I had to. (1.5" max.)[/QUOTE]
Hey were buildin' the same truck! The springs I found are from sdsprings. Don't want to get on the wrong side of the mods so you can PM but I'll say that it seems like a good deal, and they come prebushed.
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Found some heavy duty Crowns, free shipping. Should be a direct fit, OE replacement.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller
Can get the pair for $220.00 free shipping.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller
Can get the pair for $220.00 free shipping.
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[quote=jatoxico;1750478]
So how did those sdsprings work out? What's the mileage on them now and how are they holding up? Are they the heavy duty springs you were hoping for? This is also the same setup that I'm shopping for as well. Thanks
Who had the 745# rated leafs, I didn't see them.
I want to tow a 3k# trailer long range and I need HD leafs. I was also going to upgrade the coils as well, but I didn't want to add any more lift then I had to. (1.5" max.)[/QUOTE]
Hey were buildin' the same truck! The springs I found are from sdsprings. Don't want to get on the wrong side of the mods so you can PM but I'll say that it seems like a good deal, and they come prebushed.
I want to tow a 3k# trailer long range and I need HD leafs. I was also going to upgrade the coils as well, but I didn't want to add any more lift then I had to. (1.5" max.)[/QUOTE]
Hey were buildin' the same truck! The springs I found are from sdsprings. Don't want to get on the wrong side of the mods so you can PM but I'll say that it seems like a good deal, and they come prebushed.
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