Spacers/shackles vs. just springs
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Spacers/shackles vs. just springs
I was wondering if there's any difference between...
3" coils vs. 2" coils with a 1" spacer
or between
3" leaf springs vs. 2" leaf springs with 1" shackles.
Is it better to use all spring without spacers/shackles, or is it basically the same in the end?
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3" coils vs. 2" coils with a 1" spacer
or between
3" leaf springs vs. 2" leaf springs with 1" shackles.
Is it better to use all spring without spacers/shackles, or is it basically the same in the end?
Thanks.
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I was wondering if there's any difference between...
3" coils vs. 2" coils with a 1" spacer
it depends on spring rate. stock coil (or close to it) with spacer will probably be softer than 3" coil.
or between
3" leaf springs vs. 2" leaf springs with 1" shackles.
again, spring rate. but why wou;d you go with a 2 or 3 leaf pack?? the ride would suck!! look for more leafs with lower rate.
Is it better to use all spring without spacers/shackles, or is it basically the same in the end?
the combo is generally better for proper geometry when lifted.
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3" coils vs. 2" coils with a 1" spacer
it depends on spring rate. stock coil (or close to it) with spacer will probably be softer than 3" coil.
or between
3" leaf springs vs. 2" leaf springs with 1" shackles.
again, spring rate. but why wou;d you go with a 2 or 3 leaf pack?? the ride would suck!! look for more leafs with lower rate.
Is it better to use all spring without spacers/shackles, or is it basically the same in the end?
the combo is generally better for proper geometry when lifted.
Thanks.
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The 3" lift leaf springs I've been looking at have more than 2 or 3 actual leafs, leaves, whatever. I guess one of us is confused; probably me. lol
Thanks for the info. That makes sense to me.
Thanks for the info. That makes sense to me.
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I was looking at OME. They're all full leaf packs, but there are several options: 2" , 2 1/2, 3.
I was just trying to figure out if I should get the 3" or go with less and add drop shackles.
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I was just trying to figure out if I should get the 3" or go with less and add drop shackles.
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skip the spacers and blocks. You go taller, you want stiffer springs to keep the body roll down. Soft springs with added height just makes it top heavy. also blocks are hell on your leaf springs and contribute to axle wrap.
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With the age of our XJ's IMHO it is best to go with new coils and leaf springs at the height you want, in most cases the old ones are well worn and sagging some.
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