Best company for leaf springs?
03-28-2016, 04:38 PM
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Best company for leaf springs?
I have a 4.5" zone lift on my XJ currently and really want to eliminate the add-a-leaf rear. So i am looking into replacing it with a full on leaf pack, but i have no clue what company to go through to get a pair of springs that can be either 4" or 4.5" in lift as the Jeep has "extended" shackles on it.
I am torn between a few different companies
Deaver Spring in CA
Alcan Spring in CO
Full Traction in CA
I am torn between a few different companies
Deaver Spring in CA
Alcan Spring in CO
Full Traction in CA
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Get some 3" leaf packs, brand of your choice. Pickup HD Off-road Engineering No-Lift shackle relocation boxes. This will allow you to adjust your height some and improve overall flex and ride. You can probably use their standard boxes but they add a little lift and would reduce adjustability.
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The Rubicon Express 3" lift pack actually provides 4.5" or so. Mine was almost 5" over stock when I first put it on. It's just barely easing down to 4+ now about 2 years later.
Never heard bad things about the real custom companies like you mentioned but I think they are more. Wouldn't be surprised if my RE's were from Asia. Not sure if Deaver etc makes them at home.
Never heard bad things about the real custom companies like you mentioned but I think they are more. Wouldn't be surprised if my RE's were from Asia. Not sure if Deaver etc makes them at home.
03-29-2016, 08:44 AM
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The Rubicon Express 3" lift pack actually provides 4.5" or so. Mine was almost 5" over stock when I first put it on. It's just barely easing down to 4+ now about 2 years later.
Never heard bad things about the real custom companies like you mentioned but I think they are more. Wouldn't be surprised if my RE's were from Asia. Not sure if Deaver etc makes them at home.
Never heard bad things about the real custom companies like you mentioned but I think they are more. Wouldn't be surprised if my RE's were from Asia. Not sure if Deaver etc makes them at home.
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Rustys Off Road sells just the leafs as well and of VG quality made in NA mine have been on for going on 4 yrs now no sag and proper fit as far as length/ride quality.
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Thanks Fred,
I may actually go with the Rusty's. since they are on the cheaper end, and offer a 4.5" spring where as most other premade leafs are a 3" and I'd have to run a 1.5" shackle.
I plan on running the Liquid iron industries slider box with the 4.5" spring of my choosing. Which will not cause anymore lift from what i am seeing.
I may actually go with the Rusty's. since they are on the cheaper end, and offer a 4.5" spring where as most other premade leafs are a 3" and I'd have to run a 1.5" shackle.
I plan on running the Liquid iron industries slider box with the 4.5" spring of my choosing. Which will not cause anymore lift from what i am seeing.
