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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Should I put heavy duty leaf springs on my cherokee?
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Are you towing anything? Plan on putting a heavy bumper on the rear?
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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I tow occasionally. Have a frame hitch. Carry a tools in the back for work though
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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heavy or extreme duty is always best
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Do I need different shocks with heavier leaf springs?
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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You shouldn't if it's the same Hight.
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Would a heavier spring make it ride higher? My stock leaf springs sit pretty flat
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It would probably jack it up to stock. As long as you get stock Hight ones.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Thanks. I never changed them before and my current ones seem pretty rusted and worn
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Take a few days and spray everything with PB Blast a couple times a day.
I think Advance Auto is having a sale on PB Blast. 2 for $7.
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