Treediz

Thanks, I'll post pictures. I'm not going to do it myself, I don't have the tools or a heated garage to work in and it's winter where I live so I'll pay the service fee at the Jeep dealership. They said 2 hours of labor so $260 total. Thats not horrible. The issue I see is the parts. The dealer can only buy mopar parts and quoted me at ****ing $745.46 for two leaf springs, two main eye bushings, and two shackle bushings which I might not even need since I just threw on the Teraflex BB last year. The guy also said it wouldn't be smart to just bring it in to get worked on, he suggested I have them take a look at it first to make sure I have everything I need. He said I might need struts or other suspension related things. Hmm...maybe but probably not. I don't know that much about vehicles but I replaced my shocks last winter so I was hoping this was just a simple leaf spring replacement and not a pimp my ride situation.

Here's the links I have to purchase the stuff on my own. I'm new at this so please be gentle I have heard the crown stuff is a decent replacement. I have their fender flares and they are like regular jeep flares.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/56010_12.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_05.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/products/56001_06.htm

The guy said I need springs, main eye bushings, and shackle bushings so I think I have it. Can you guys just verify this is correct? I'm going as stock as possible because I don't do much offroading and just want it daily drivable. I have considered the Crown HD leaf springs and taking out the shackle but I think stock is the way to go, that way I have the option to still take of the shackles and the spacers in the front if I ever decided to go back to stock or something. I have read the shackles stress the springs more than they should but who knows. I have 117K on this Jeep and it's 16 years old. I'm hoping to get 250K-300K on it. I bought it when it had 60K and have done oil changes on the dot, and all other fluid/engine related maintenance like clock work. This thing is my baby.

JPXJMOAB

looks good man!!

md21722

235/75R15 should fit fine without any problems. My 01 XJ has had them since it was new. Over time the rear springs sagged about 1.5" and I replaced them over the summer with Dorman 929-301 springs which were about $100 each including bushings. With rust it will be a nightmare as even without rust the bolts often seem to rust to the bushings. You might try to find a good alignment shop and see if they will put springs on for you. Ask a body shop where they take their problem cars to find a good alignment shop that knows more than how to read a computer screen.

Oz E

I know it has been a while since you posted this but how did everything tun out?
I am in the same exact situation as once you were.

Chick-N-Picker

^ After reading it all, now I'm curious too.

Oz E

Dont think we will ever find out. He has not logged in since 2015 😁

Outlaw Star

Crown HD leaf packs, coils and Teraflex 2" BB and 30" tires on my 96. Doesn't sit real high at all. (I also have a full size spare, a big tool box and 3ton floor jack in the back as well..)

Chick-N-Picker

What are you measuring from center of rim to fender flare up front and in the back empty? Are those 15" rims?

No matter your height you are at least sitting good a level. I'd much rather a stock XJ that sits perfecrly level than a 2", 3", whatever and have a rake.

Oz E

To me, thats the perfect height.

Oz E

This is for anyone out there

I was about the hit "Proceed to Checkout" but I wanted to double check with you guys.
I already bought wheel spacers (1.5") and 3" BB. I have 255/75 R17 tires that are on 17" JK rims. I decided to replace the leaf springs since I will get my hands dirty.
So now once I purchase the stuff in the attached pic I will get to work.
What do you guys think? Any suggestions before I make the final purchase?
Open to any suggestions or tips that you might have.
Thanks in advance

EZEARL

If you haven't already you may want to read this review to make sure your ordering the springs you want.
"Try to find good info on OEM Jeep Cherokee leaf spring part numbers. It's practically impossible. This part number was 1" lower than my stock springs, but I didn't know it until I had the stock springs out and relaxed on the garage floor where I could compare them. But by then, I already had new bushings pressed into these new springs, so I installed them anyway. The ride height came out to about the same as my old sagging springs, so I got a set of shackles that provided 1" lift and brought myself back to stock ride height. I had saved the shackle order for later anyway, wondering what kind of height I would get from these new springs. It's confusing to buy Jeep springs. The three OEM sizes seem to range from 5-1/8" to 7" arch when comparing part numbers 4886185AA, 4886186AA, and 4886187AA. This part number is 5-1/8" or 5-1/2" bend (descriptions vary). They are all heavy-duty leaf spring models from Crown, so the ride should be similar from all three, but try to figure out which arch-height you have before ordering. I couldn't figure it out, so I just ordered these. The price and the shipping charge was good. But further investigation shows the 4886186aa supposedly has the 7" arch, and the 4886185AA supposedly has a 6-3/8" arch. I think I should have got the 4886185aa because one website that says this "would have been used on Cherokee's with the factory towing package," and that's what I have. Anyway, I installed them. My old springs were weak and sagging, so they were about 1" low already. Then, by installing these, I stayed 1" low, but firmed up the ride quite a bit. Then, replacing new shackles with a 1" lift model put me back to normal. The ride is much better with new springs. I had been bumping my bump stops with just 3 passengers in the Jeep and a few backpacks. I could no longer tow my trailer or load sacks of compost. That's all back to normal now."

Oz E

I thought heavy duty would be better as it would not go flat after a few weeks/months. Would you not agree?

Oz E

Now that I read some comments/reviews on Amazon, I am thinking maybe I should go with a 2" lift leaf springs. I do not want them to go flat in a few months. With the 3" BB I would probably have about 4" lift once all is installed.

EZEARL

Sorry. I edited my post while you were reading.

If all three Crown Cherokee springs are made of the same material I'd say they could all lose their arch. I've had the #4886186AA springs on my '96 since 9/17 giving me 2" of lift over factory height and they're still at that. The amount of lift that each offering provides should be what you base your decision on.

Oz E

Got it!
Very helpful. I will be ordering the items shortly.
I am aiming to get done with installing etc in couple of weeks. I will post photos before and after.