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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 07:31 AM
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Default IRO 3.5" leaf springs

Anyone use these? They came out with a new style some time ago. They now have 7 leafs and are military wrapped. Even have an optional 8th leaf?

Curious how they ride and flex/droop. Little more spendy then like RE or something so if I got them I'd like quality to go with them lol.
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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I love mine. Kinda stiff but my shackle angle doesn't help the ride what so ever. But They ride perfect with a little weight in the back.
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepxj412
I love mine. Kinda stiff but my shackle angle doesn't help the ride what so ever. But They ride perfect with a little weight in the back.
What kind of shackle are you using? Wanna show us a picture of your shackle angle? I was considering these leaves too
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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They came with the lift. They look like RC's 1.5-2" lift shackles. I don't have a picture available but it's damn near vertical. Relocation brackets are definitely in my future.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Hmm interesting. How long have you had them on? Are they just still being broken in? I was only wondering because they advertise being longer than OEM
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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If your wanting a step-up from RE why not spend the coin on deavers?
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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XJ_88, deavers are a lot lol. ~$700... And I'm using LII leaf sliders, which give me about a half inch. I'm trying to keep my jeep a little low. I'm actually thinking of getting some 2.5" OME leafs now. If I decide I need more lift I'll throw these on there http://www.tntcustoms.com/jeep_yj_xj...iminators.aspx
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Choosing my lift components is getting really stressful lol... I can't decide which leafs or coils to buy...
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Coils are really a toss up.I typically just go RE

Leafs...you already said it.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Ok who thinks that the IRO 3.5" leaf springs with LII leaf sliders will be level with 4.5" RE coils with a winch and bumper up front?

Edit: Or I could get the 4" IRO coils instead...
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Originally Posted by rklettke
Ok who thinks that the IRO 3.5" leaf springs with LII leaf sliders will be level with 4.5" RE coils with a winch and bumper up front?

Edit: Or I could get the 4" IRO coils instead...
What'd you decide? I'm still considering IRO's 3.5" leaves
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