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Dbellis666 01-30-2023 01:06 AM

XJ rear end sag?
 
Hey guys just bought this 91 XJ I think the guy said it came with a four and a half inch lift from rough country trying to figure out the rear end sag anybody help me out here? Thanks you in advance!

Measurements -
Center of tire to bottom of fender
Passenger side
Rear tire 21 and 1/8
Front tire 23 and 3/4
Driver side
Rear tire 21 and 1/16
Front tire 23 and 5/16
Pictures -
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...1767022fc9.jpg
Driver side
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...42d42249e6.jpg
Driver side front
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...c33f208738.jpg
Driver side rear
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...d79778585c.jpg
Passenger side

Veeb0rg 01-30-2023 05:10 AM

Either the wrong rear springs or the lift was an AAL and the rear has just gone flat.

TrailerTrash 01-30-2023 07:44 AM

Could be flat leaf springs as said above.
hopefully it's not a block or shackle lift paired with flat leaves.

Dbellis666 01-30-2023 10:51 AM


Originally Posted by TrailerTrash (Post 3690492)
Could be flat leaf springs as said above.
hopefully it's not a block or shackle lift paired with flat leaves.

It looks to have a shackle lift a d the leaf springs looks pretty darn flat to me. What's the cons of having flat leafs with shackle lift?
these are the best photos I have rn of them. Will take better ones when I'm off work
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...e68e1fcb82.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...7acff34ff5.jpg

danej1026 01-30-2023 01:13 PM

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...3863a89c7f.jpg
Here is a pic of a new 5.5" leaf spring to compare with. I can assume your lift has seen better days.

Dbellis666 01-30-2023 11:33 PM


Originally Posted by danej1026 (Post 3690516)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.che...3863a89c7f.jpg
Here is a pic of a new 5.5" leaf spring to compare with. I can assume your lift has seen better days.

Trying to get mine like that ☺️ did you extend the brake line? If so what did you end up using? Was thinking of just adding a block 🤢 until I end up buying new springs

danej1026 01-31-2023 05:51 PM


Originally Posted by Dbellis666 (Post 3690557)
Trying to get mine like that ☺️ did you extend the brake line? If so what did you end up using? Was thinking of just adding a block 🤢 until I end up buying new springs

Rubicon Express extended rear brake line for 5.5" lift. Approx. $50.00. You can fine no name brands on Amazon for $35.00 but I am assuming that with your XJ having a lift already, it may have an extended brake line already.

FlyinRyan 02-02-2023 01:17 PM

Don't do the blocks, just wait until you can replace the springs with new

Dbellis666 02-02-2023 05:27 PM

**** UPDATE ****
Found the problem child it is indeed the leaf springs. Went over some speed bumps you know going faster than I shouldn't have and I found that the rear springs are now negative cambered. Will be replacing them when I can afford it. Thank you everybody for you guys a suggestions


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