adding a leaf to my 3.5" Rusty's packs

[JLane99XJ]

what leaf can i pull from a junker to add to my packs to gain about 1" to 1-1/2" extra skyward without killing the soft ride or flex??

i've been running about a year, Rusty's 3.5" leaf packs w/ an ext shackle.

then- after 3 pretty grueling trips to Tellico last year i noticed a slight sagging, so i recently added a 1" block netting me about 5" over stock hieght (again since the sag) sitting level w/ the front..
Now - i want to add some 2" bb-spacers to the front (removing some 3/4" ones) to help clear 35s.
To get the rear height level w/ the front i figure to add a *new* or additional 2nd leaf out of some 1/2 ton pickup or SUV to get an extra 1" to 1-1/2" lift.
Anyone with this or similar experience please help..

thanks in advance.

 

[JLane99XJ]

btw i don't want to just swap the 1" block out for a 2" one because of the added axle wrap..
help pls..

 

[Wondo]

i've been wondering this too.

-Dave

 

[XJ_ranger]

working on adding leaves from a YJ 4" lift pack to my RE 4.5" XD pack

not done yet, but writeup to follow...

it is part of my axle swap (just because it is taking place at the same time)
http://www.opiebennett.com/rearaxleprep3.htm

it is a mix and match type deal, you have to play with them...

the best thread with all that can be learned about mixing leaf packs that i have found by SEARCHING was:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23381&highlight=leaf

 

[JLane99XJ]

FYI this worked (gained about 2")
well i was @ Rusty's last week & after some discussion about this i opted to buy a set of long AALs to add to the pack, so for $55 & a little wreching i netted an extra 2" ride quality is ok.. (haven't yet wheeled it, bc a SYE & CV-d/s is needed)
it should work out well w/ the rear loaded w/ tools & trail gear (ie-cooler & stuff )