evil_goat

I am trying to get rear leaf springs from carparts.com, but they have six different models that all say that they fit my jeep, however, they say different things like "standard", "for use with LM/ZGU/ZVU" and more. What does this mean and what should I get?

EZEARL

Are you wanting to lift the XJ over stock? If so 4886186AA will get you 2" and are considered extra HD (7" free arch). 4886187AA will also get you 2" and are HD 6 3/4" free arch). Not sure about 4886185AA since I don't know of anyone whose used them.
Maybe contact Crown:
https://www.crownautomotive.net/Cher...ion-Parts.html

evil_goat

What about the front coils? Wouldn't those have to be lifted too?

RockyMtn96XJ

Yeap, if you want it to sit level.
Dont HAVE to do coils if its just a shorty lift, like an inch or two. Can use spacers. If you go over 2", you gotta start changing other parts...

evil_goat

I am not trying to lift, I am wanting to replace the old leaf springs since they are starting to invert. Also, Would I be able to reuse the bushings?

EZEARL

Contact Quadratec:
We do not get the details to the springs as they are listed by original replacement part number. Matching the number with what is currently on the vehicle is the recommended practice. They are not intended to increase clearance or performance. You can contact our sales team with your VIN for more help. 800-745-5337

As far as your original bushing go even if I could have gotten mine out they weren't worth using.

RockyMtn96XJ

Honestly, its really not that hard to find replacement factory leaf springs. If the website you are using is giving you some random part numbers that no one can decipher, just go to another website that has more standard part numbers that everyone knows. Like Quadratec... I'm not a huge fan of car parts websites with names like "carparts.com" or "carid.com". Just seem like generic places that only know just enough about the parts to give you WRONG info, or ship you the wrong part. I stick with safe websites like Quadratec, 4wheelparts, Rustys.... whatever it may be.....

TheBeardedOne

I can't offer much insight into which springs to buy, but I do have a few tips for you as I just replaced the springs on mine last year.

First, buy springs with the bushings already installed. New ones are difficult to install even with a press. The old bushings are going to be shot, and you probably won't get them out in one piece anyway.
Second, start spraying the existing bolts with penetrating oil now. If they're anything like mine were, the bolts will be seized in the inner bushing sleeves and they will be rusted into the captive nut in the frame rail too. You don't want to break the captive nut loose.
Third, buy new bolts. To remove my old springs, I had to cut the spring off the bushing, cut off the outer bushing sleeve, peel the rubber off the inner sleeve, then cut the inner sleeve and bolt in half to thread it out with vise grips. You will want new axle u bolts as well as they stretch and you shouldn't reuse them. I reinstalled everything with never seize so that the bolts hopefully come out easier if it ever has to be done again in the future.

I made extensive use of an angle grinder with a cutoff tool, an oscillating multi-tool with a wood blade (for the rubber bushing), and a propane torch (be VERY careful and have a fire extinguisher handy if you go this route). Also make sure you have a big torque wrench and a breaker bar for those bolts.

I also agree with the people above, buy known quality parts from a supplier that knows what they're selling. There's nothing worse than destroying the old part to get it off and finding out that the new part doesn't fit. It's worth a few extra bucks to have everything go smoothly.

evil_goat

Is the HUSKY SPRING 97539 {#97541} Incl. 2 Bushings Info Rear; 4 Leaf, 1-1/8" Pack Thickness, 745lb Per Spring Rating From rockauto.com good? It doesn't have any lift, and is standard right? It also says that it includes bushings.

el diablo loco

I bought crown springs in 2015 and they were not to my liking. I bought these 755lb springs from General Spring in 2018, been happy with them. They are close to stock height. Maybe one inch higher, shows a slight rake now. A one inch spacer on the front coils would have it looking level. It was a bit more for the first month, but settled out after I loaded up for a trip.
https://www.generalspringkc.com/1984...-lbs-capacity/
FWIW, I probably would have been better off with a 3 inch lift, but the general springs have a good ride. The only offroad I do is at the outer banks on sand, and thats all about tires and air pressure..
Good luck.

rldstover48

Hi, have a 1998 XJ, needing to upgrade the springs saw your post as I'm thinking of going with the General spring 755lb Leafs, how are you liking them???, know this posts over a year old but also saw you must be a surf fisher, I'm thinking of going with the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S 235/75 15 tires and was wondering if you have seen anyone in the sand with these???. , and am curious if I will be needing to replace the front coils as well?