Sc00ter

I have a 2000 XJ 4d 4x4 and I love everything about it other than the fact that the rear leaf springs have gone from a smiley to a frown. In fact the driver's side spring has gotten even worse than the passenger side, almost a scowl if you will (maybe that is a sign I need to lose a pound of two).

My question revolves around installing new springs. I think it is past the point of AAL and I want something that will last. Will a new set of OEM medium or heavy duty springs fix this AND last AND what kind of ride can I expect? I am not looking for a lift kit, I want to keep my heep OEM or somewhat close to that. Am I better off going with an aftermarket spring or staying OEM?

Thank you.

Bustedknuckle

Go O.E.

JrRifleCoach

FWIW I added a set of Hellwig spring boosters.

My preference to these is that the rear ride height is now adjustable when towing.

Sc00ter

JrRifleCoach are you referring to the airbags or the helper springs? Or something else I did not find?

JrRifleCoach

The helper springs.

There is a pair of U clamps that can adjust the ride height/spring rate.

Sorry for the delayed reply

bamfxj

Go old man emu 1.5 inch HD springs, they will never sag again.

Sc00ter

Thank you all for the replies. I have my homework cut out for me. I think the best choice will be a full replacement as soon as $$$ can cover it. It still makes me shake my head looking at all the stock jeeps going down the road in this same condition, why did jeep not spend a few extra pesos on a better quality spring from the beginning?

mende21

Good question! I hate the saggy rear look especially if it's a truck or something that might do some hauling. I see a lot of explorers with the same problem though.

VTJeep

the up country package was an attempt to better leafs, but i agree. there are some things- like the wiring- that could just be a little better... so old man emu is an ARB company? cool! no wonder they are good quality. id like to do a full 3" rustys lift, but having trouble finding the 600 bucks to do it right. an AAL is just a band aid, but it sounds like OME is a good band aid...

bamfxj

OME springs are 300 for a 1.5 lift. You can get OEM ones for 150 on quadratic. Your choice.

captainwoot

I agree, but compared to the newer vehicles wiring these old jeeps are golden..... I work at a dealership ..... the stuff they are building these days is crap... don't believe the hype lol. 2011 hemi trucks arn't getting any better mileage than my 79 f150 did! Transmissions still failing under 15k wiring gone to green dust ........I will take an old cherokee any day!