Bastard pack
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I know its discussed a lot around here, but I am looking to lift the back of my 99xj. For the front I have already installed the 2 inch lift cups, but its time for the rear. I'm tired of looking like i have a huge load in the back lol. So I am only wanting 2-3 inches of lift in the rear, mainly because I dont want to have to get longer shocks and brake lines.
I am wanting to do a bastard pack using s10/blazer leafs. From what Ive read, I just need to use the top s10 leaf with the eyes cut off, under my top xj leaf. Correct? Or do I use a different configuration? In addition, with the s10 leaf center pin hole being larger, do I need to drill the rest of the xj leafs larger too? And use an S10 size center pin? Or do I leave them be and it will be ok?
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I am wanting to do a bastard pack using s10/blazer leafs. From what Ive read, I just need to use the top s10 leaf with the eyes cut off, under my top xj leaf. Correct? Or do I use a different configuration? In addition, with the s10 leaf center pin hole being larger, do I need to drill the rest of the xj leafs larger too? And use an S10 size center pin? Or do I leave them be and it will be ok?
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With the 3" of lift or close to it you will not need new brake lines you just drop the mounting bracket. Shocks are a different story you need new ones.
Did you use sway bar disconnects or extension's on the front?
Did you use sway bar disconnects or extension's on the front?
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They make extensions to make them longer to match your lift height or disconnects that adj. for height and you can pull a pin out to disconnect the SB for off road use for more flex.
For shocks you need a set for a 3" lift.
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for the rear, i've used the main xj leaf. didn't even pull the bolts for that, just disassembled the pack while leaving the main on.
then i cut the eyes off the s-10 main and rebuilt the pack using all the s-10 leafs under the xj main.
you will have to drill only one xj leaf, the main to get the 3/8 center pin through.
use new hardware to assemble and that alone should get you 3 inches or a little more.
then if you want to go higher, use an extended shackle to get 5 plus.
yes you will need new shocks.
then i cut the eyes off the s-10 main and rebuilt the pack using all the s-10 leafs under the xj main.
you will have to drill only one xj leaf, the main to get the 3/8 center pin through.
use new hardware to assemble and that alone should get you 3 inches or a little more.
then if you want to go higher, use an extended shackle to get 5 plus.
yes you will need new shocks.
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Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
With the 3" of lift or close to it you will not need new brake lines you just drop the mounting bracket. Shocks are a different story you need new ones.
Did you use sway bar disconnects or extension's on the front?
Did you use sway bar disconnects or extension's on the front?
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or you can get some chev 1/2 ton front flex lines.
for the rear, yeah, get a yj flex line.
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So I got the springs, seperated them, and cut off the eyes. New U-bolts have been ordered, and shocks on the way too. I need to drill all xj leafs' center pin hole to 3/8 correct? And my only issue now is some type of leaf clamp, just not sure what to get. As far as the rear brake line, looks like I will have to change it then. Thanks everyone for your input. Here is my progress so far.
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spring steel is a real pita to drill.
i would just use the xj main and all the s-10 leafs under it. then all you have to drill is the xj main. you should get around 3 inches if you leave the overload spring out.
i would just use the xj main and all the s-10 leafs under it. then all you have to drill is the xj main. you should get around 3 inches if you leave the overload spring out.
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