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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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Been searching for new springs, trying to find a fix for my problem. I have a 4" lift put together from the junkyard and have had problems since. The back has 2" blocks w/ 2.5" lift shackles. I took it to an alignment shop and told me the problem with the rear was the worn springs. Said they were old, worn and flat, they also said to ditch the lift blocks.
I've been looking for springs w/ a 2" lift and came up with 2. One is the Pro Comp 53111. the description said it has 2.5" height. The other was on the Summit web site and I lost the part #. The description was 2" lift leaf spring.
Is there any other 2" springs out there or should I go with a higher spring and a lower shackle? Money is an object, it doesn't have to be the cheapest but the least expensive option is what i'm looking for.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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I'd loose the shackles. Have you looked here http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss...t+%2Caps%2C264
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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I've got the ProComp "2 inch" springs which, after about 3 months of breaking in, are actually 3" with a 1/2 tank of fuel.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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The Rubicon exp 1462 looks good and affordable. thx for that.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 1truckdriver
The Rubicon exp 1462 looks good and affordable. thx for that.
I don't know if it pertains to all years but make sure you have something to drill out the hole in the leaf spring perch you might need it.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 05:17 AM
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RE lift kits / parts usually run higher than advertised. Also check out Serious Off Road in the vendor section. His prices are always good and he is great with responding to questions.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 07:19 AM
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You want inexpensive 2-6" of lift.. Go back to the Junkyard.. Pickup rear leafs from a S-10/15, p-up or blazer. Make a bastard pack.. Using your shackle and your XJ main spring, mix-match the rest of the leafs for lifts of 1-4". I would toss the block but it will get you to 6" or so, and with the S-10 O-load leaf, it wont snap your leaf pack.
In the front I would go to the aftermarket, mainly because after 2" you have more than just the springs to replace, trackbar, control arm, ect.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 07:26 AM
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I used the Rustys Off Road 3" full Spring Lift, the springs are very good and have been on mine for over a year, zero sag 3" front/3 1/2" rear perfect.

In fact I just used them for a base for my current 4 1/2" lift till I go to a long arm kit. It is a complete kit everything needed for the lift, no spacers, no long shackle's needed. The leaf pack/shocks and coil springs are better than the RC kit here that I got on a trade.

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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 93gc40
You want inexpensive 2-6" of lift.. Go back to the Junkyard..
My new RE4.5" leafs cost me $137 each shipped, I think that's pretty inexpensive for what I got.. I'd trust these over a wore out basterd pack any day.

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