looking at replacing rear leaf springs on my 97XJ Sport. i've been looking at dorman's but am open to suggestions. i'd love to get an 1"-1.5" lift after settling if possible. anyone have any suggestions/recommendations with links? thanks

 

I used the Dorman set to replace my original leafs on a 99 and got right at and inch and a half lift out of it.

 

I just ordered the Rancho RS44148 leaf springs. Very little out there about them but all info is positive. They are rated for 1.5". Mine are being installed today so I should know more later.

 

Here is what mine ended up at.

 

Nice Jeep!! I hope mine ends up about the same.

 

Sweet! what size tires?

 

Thanks guys!

Those are 30x9.5x15.

If I could do it all over I would have went with 10.5 instead of 9.5.

I have the JKS ACOS system on the front. Will probably end up leveling it off when I get the time.

 

looks great! do you happen to have a link to the dorman set that you purchased?

 

The Doorman right here.

I also used the stock shackle and bolt from that page.

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/j...le.com+URL+%2F

 

That looks about perfect to me. Mine is bone stock. New leafs that add some height sounds like a good alternative to adding a lift to me.

 

so how much did you end up paying for everything? looks like about $180 for the leafs and i'm not seeing the stock shackles

 

have any recommendations for front shocks and springs if i went with these dormans?

 

These can be gotten at Rock Auto but more info plus reviews here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...cm_cr_asin_lnk

As far as shocks I plan on using BPE's (bar pin eliminators)on my existing ones.
http://www.rocky-road.com/xjbarpin.html

 

should i ignore that it says "this does not fit your 1997 jeep cherokee" at the top? ha

 

will stock shocks be ok or will i need something different with these springs?