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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 06:01 PM
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I'm new to this and bought a 99 xj.
I'm told it has a 6" ome lift on it. The back Springs squat a lot when even a little cargo is in the back. Wondering if I need new Springs pack or an add a leaf.
This pic is with no cargo at all


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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 06:08 PM
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[QUOTE=Hath;3329803]I'm new to this and bought a 99 xj.
I'm told it has a 6" ome lift on it. The back Springs squat a lot when even a little cargo is in the back. Wondering if I need new Springs pack or an add a leaf.
This pic is with no cargo at all






Pretty sure OME has never made a 6" lift. Looks like you have 3" blocks under a 3" spring, not sure it they're OME leafs tho. Loose the blocks , use extended shackles and relocation brackets to get the height you need.
Just my two Lincolns
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 06:38 PM
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Thank you for your reply. Would getting extended shackles do anything for the springs being soft. The compressor with very little weight. I was wondering if I just need new ones, and what height.
Thankso again!
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 06:47 PM
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Yeah get rid of the blocks. Springs look fine. You just need a differrent setup. The one mentioned above is a good idea
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