Got an 01 Cherokee and I hook a 6x12 trailer to and my Polaris ranger and it squats it bad is there some more leaf springs I can put under there or what can I do ?

 

Leaf packs need replaced. Factory ones are all atleast 14 years old. If you're cheap you can make a bastard pack with some s10 springs.

 

Can you buy new ones ?

 

Yes, new springs are available from many different places.

 

What should they cost maybe?

 

Ask NAPA or look on www.rockauto.com ,I'm not a catalog.

 

http://www.rocky-road.com/cherokee-springs.html

These are any others you find like them will work.

 

Or you could use the Monroe coil-over load adjusting shocks like I did. I pull a trailer with my golf cart on it with no problems. Some people say not to use the coil-overs but I've had them on a couple XJ's and they work great with no problems whatsoever.

 

replace springs.

 

Replace the springs or add helper air bags to it.

 

Reduce weight on front of trailer.
Move axle forward?

 

I agree that ancient leaf springs should absolutely be replaced. I would go for a Heavy Duty version for your use.

However, Kingfisher raises a good point. The acceptable tongue weight for an XJ is only around 200-300lbs. If you've got the load set up in such a way that there's more than that on the hitch you can have issues with excessive sway - even with good springs. Balancing and weight distribution play a big part in stability due to the XJ's light weight.

 

Should I use bump stops or not if I get weight distribution correct ?

 

Should I replace leaf springs also ?

 

Your XJ should already have bump stops. They are to limit compression of the springs so you don't break things.

Get new leafs...