Leaf Spring suggestions
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Leaf Spring suggestions
Ok guys, I have a 98 Cherokee 4.0L with 186000 miles. The rear leafs have about .5" sag. I just got a set of 3" RC coil springs and RC LCAs off craigslist for cheap $. Looking for suggestions on leaf springs to go with the coils.
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Year: 1996
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Rusty's
Old Man Emu
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I don't recommend RE because they're about the stiffest spring out there, and will sit at least an inch higher than advertised. This can cause vibe issues that require more $ to correct (TC drop/SYE), which is what most people wanting a 3" lift want to avoid.
I don't recommend RC leafs for a plethora of reasons.
I personally have OME, and love them. Look at the three I recommended, do some research on the reviews of them, look up prices for each (make sure to include shipping and bushings if they're not included to find the price difference, then decide.
Rusty's
Old Man Emu
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I don't recommend RE because they're about the stiffest spring out there, and will sit at least an inch higher than advertised. This can cause vibe issues that require more $ to correct (TC drop/SYE), which is what most people wanting a 3" lift want to avoid.
I don't recommend RC leafs for a plethora of reasons.
I personally have OME, and love them. Look at the three I recommended, do some research on the reviews of them, look up prices for each (make sure to include shipping and bushings if they're not included to find the price difference, then decide.
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Ome. Add some shackles, Relocation brackets and/or just lift shackles. Nice ride great flex good price. http://www.jeep4x4center.com/old-man...b-cs034rb.html
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Ome. Add some shackles, Relocation brackets and/or just lift shackles. Nice ride great flex good price. http://www.jeep4x4center.com/old-man...b-cs034rb.html
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I thought about OME leafs but was concerned about the height it would give me. I do plan on a aftermarket bumper in the future, probably Detours with a tire mount.
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Remember, more lift isn't always better. My medium duty leafs have a poor shackle angle and more lift than 2" because I don't have weight on the back of my jeep. I do plan on adding a pretty hefty rear bumper soon, so that'll help flatten them out and I'll go up a notch on my shackles to compensate.
That said, even with a shackle angle just past the dreaded 90°, they still ride better than my stock leafs, they just jar you when you hit a hard bump/pothole at speed...
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Ive ran RC leafs, Rustys, and now RE.
My thoughts..
RCs 4.5" sucked dick. They rode like ****, and my shackle angle was worse than 90*
Rustys 3" and 4.5", slightly better than 90*, flexed pretty good, felt solid.
RE 3.5": Flex Ok, 90* Angle, 5 inches of lift, got em brand new for like 80 a piece, wont complain.
OME's are next on my list.
My thoughts..
RCs 4.5" sucked dick. They rode like ****, and my shackle angle was worse than 90*
Rustys 3" and 4.5", slightly better than 90*, flexed pretty good, felt solid.
RE 3.5": Flex Ok, 90* Angle, 5 inches of lift, got em brand new for like 80 a piece, wont complain.
OME's are next on my list.
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I'm gonna order the Rubricon Express 3.5" springs.
Currently my rear suspension sits 2" stock above height (3" AAL w/2" blocks). At this point it's just easier to replace the springs than try and fix them. Hopefully it's a bit stiffer than the current rate
Currently my rear suspension sits 2" stock above height (3" AAL w/2" blocks). At this point it's just easier to replace the springs than try and fix them. Hopefully it's a bit stiffer than the current rate