Modified XJ Cherokee Tech XJ (84-01)
All modified tech questions. If it modifies your XJ beyond stock parts ask it here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

56" Rear Leaf Springs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 28, 2016 | 05:44 AM
  #16  
CobraMarty's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 22
From: PA KOTUFU!
Year: 1998
Engine: 4.0L 162,000
Default

63" springs, you need to move the front spring mount forward 6-7". Didn't want to do that. Want a maximum bolt on solution.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2016 | 05:48 AM
  #17  
CobraMarty's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 22
From: PA KOTUFU!
Year: 1998
Engine: 4.0L 162,000
Default

My shackle is about 1" longer than in this pic and the same angle and spring location and I did notice that when wheeling it hangs down and decreased departure angle and I dragged the shackles on some rocks.

Reply
Old Sep 28, 2016 | 06:03 PM
  #18  
guinelle1's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: LaGrange Il
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by CobraMarty
My shackle is about 1" longer than in this pic and the same angle and spring location and I did notice that when wheeling it hangs down and decreased departure angle and I dragged the shackles on some rocks.
yes it does hang out there pretty good but i noticed it keeps me from dragging my tank as much!
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2016 | 08:06 PM
  #19  
CobraMarty's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 22
From: PA KOTUFU!
Year: 1998
Engine: 4.0L 162,000
Default

I used the 43-711 springs and added an additional #3 leaf to make it close to a 43-711HD leaf pack. Mounted them in the rear hole of a 3 hole perch, so only had 1"stretch.
Worked prefect with the 35" Duratracs with extra clearance at the front of the wheel well. Great flex and ride.

In fact I bought a set of 43-711HD $149ea from ATS and another set of BoostWerks shackles and RC shackle relocation brackets for our other XJ. These will mount in the stock perch hole and these will give 2" stretch for more front wheel well clearance with the 37" MTRs. But this XJ will also be getting Notch Custom Flares so front opening clearance will be less of an issue.

Last edited by CobraMarty; Oct 28, 2016 at 06:59 AM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mikefitz00
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
25
Oct 7, 2016 11:26 AM
bad_idea
Cherokee Chat
12
Sep 9, 2016 09:47 PM
LadyKenai
Cherokee Chat
25
Sep 7, 2016 09:08 PM
Jesse Hall
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
4
Sep 7, 2016 08:18 PM
Morris4x4Center
Vendor Showcase
1
Aug 31, 2016 04:17 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:19 PM.