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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 02:21 AM
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My situation is my rear springs are shot on my 96 (surprise). I don't have the money right now for the lift that I want and with winter fast approaching that means so is snowmobile season. I have a 2 sled trailer each sled is 500 or so lbs. Is there anything I could use for at least this winter to be able to tow? (Don't hate me but like a helper spring or aomething?) Any idea appreciated
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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U could add an leaf from other xj's stock leaf pack or one leaf from a s-10?
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
U could add an leaf from other xj's stock leaf pack or one leaf from a s-10?
Bingo! This would be your best bet. And safest.
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 06:01 AM
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At least that's what I plan on doing until my girlfriend can afford to buy new packs
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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Yeah I'd go the add-a-lead route before those goofy helper springs that bolt on.

No experience with the coil type but they don't seem like they'd work that well in an XJ.
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