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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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Year: 1995
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My 95 has the typical cherokee leaf spring sag and i can tell that i dont have much longer before they break, this being my fourth cherokee.
I was wondering if anyone knew if any leaf spring from a dodge, ford, chevy, nissan etc.., would fit the cherokee's. I don't care if it would stay at stock hight, if it lifts it that would be a great bonus as i do plan to lift my cherokee, but i am looking for something that would be stronger than stock cherokee springs as i tow a lot with mine. I don't mind doing any type of fabrication so if that needs to be done i can do it.
Thanks for any input.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Do a search for bastard packs. Tons of good info on here. Be prepared to read for a while.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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I used 1991 Dakota leafs i used the XJ main drilled out the center hole and used the top 3 Dakota leafs and netted 3.5 to 4 inches of lift and even with 350 400 pounds in the rear it wont sag
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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i want about 4 inches of lift, will s-10 leaves work with the eyes cut off?
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by superman
i want about 4 inches of lift, will s-10 leaves work with the eyes cut off?
Yes when they are bolted to the xj main
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