97 Country Spring -> 2001 ?

I fond a 97 Country at pick-and-pull and thinking of taking it's rear springs and installing them onto my 2001 XJ. I'm going back to pick-and-pull today to get the VIN so I can find the miles on the 97 Country. It will give me an idea on how worn out the springs are. This 97 dos NOT have a tow hitch so it was not used to tow any heavy trailers.

My 2001 XJ is my work truck,. I dive on many dirt roads and some off-roading in it . And a lot of long 3-Hour trips to and from construction jobsite inside of Texas. So i only need a small lift.

1) Do you think this upgrade maybe a waste of my time ?
2) Do I also need the front springs ?

Just besause it's a Country model doesn't mean it has the Upcountry springs. Completely different. So yes, it might be a waste of time.

Yeah... unless it's got the upcountry package, this will gain you nothing. The Country designation tells you what trim and options it had, nothing more.

Happy I asked ! How can one know if a XJ have the Up-Country package ?

I don't know for sure, but they sat about an inch taller, full factory skid plates, front tow hooks. If you search on here you can find the part numbers that should be on the springs.

I would say, get either Qtec replacement leafs or for about the same amount you can grab some OME lift leafs med-hd recommended.

Can any one work with this Vin to see if it's is an Up-Country package ?
VIN for this jeep is 1J4FJ78S9VL519358

Johnnie Walker said:

I would say, get either Qtec replacement leafs or for about the same amount you can grab some OME lift leafs med-hd recommended.

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Yes I did see them but thay cost more than a 3" lift

I was thinking of getting skyjacker "Softride Springs" . I know my rear leaf springs are flat. And I will like to get Full replacement springs not an add-a-leaf. But at the same time I wish to stay under 3" of lift. Yes I also like to have my cake and eat it too. :lickout: .

Up front I'm happy with 1 ~ 2" spaceres