XJBucko
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- Vancouver BC
It’s time to replace some suspension components on my old Cherokee (89), starting with the springs. I have a broken front spring so I’m going to replace both springs and shocks (and front U joints while I’m at it). I think it also makes sense to replace the rear leaf springs (since they’re looking so flat) and shocks.
I’d like to replace with springs that would leave me at the same height, or preferably 1 inch or so of lift, just enough to give the old girl a little ‘attitude’. Not really interested in going more than an inch or so as I don’t need to for the driving that I do and I’m not really interested in having to install a SYE at this point (I realize that I wouldn’t probably need a SYE for a minor lift). I know that I could use some donuts and shackles or lift blocks to get an inch of lift, but since I’m replacing the springs, I’m hoping that I can get the lift I need with just the springs. I’ve done some checking around and found that I can get some rear leaf springs to give me a 1” lift from JC Whitney (any comments on that?) for about $130 each (ouch), but I can’t find a source for 1” over stock front coil springs.
Also looking for best value in some new front and rear shocks. I don’t do a lot of 4 wheeling so I don’t need high performance but I’ll pay more for shocks if they offer longer lifespan Any suggestions on what I should use?
If I could find a 1 inch lift kit with all springs and shocks (no blocks, shackle kits, add-a-leafs, or donuts) that may be a better way to go. Any suggestions on a supplier?
Thanks for any advice.
I’d like to replace with springs that would leave me at the same height, or preferably 1 inch or so of lift, just enough to give the old girl a little ‘attitude’. Not really interested in going more than an inch or so as I don’t need to for the driving that I do and I’m not really interested in having to install a SYE at this point (I realize that I wouldn’t probably need a SYE for a minor lift). I know that I could use some donuts and shackles or lift blocks to get an inch of lift, but since I’m replacing the springs, I’m hoping that I can get the lift I need with just the springs. I’ve done some checking around and found that I can get some rear leaf springs to give me a 1” lift from JC Whitney (any comments on that?) for about $130 each (ouch), but I can’t find a source for 1” over stock front coil springs.
Also looking for best value in some new front and rear shocks. I don’t do a lot of 4 wheeling so I don’t need high performance but I’ll pay more for shocks if they offer longer lifespan Any suggestions on what I should use?
If I could find a 1 inch lift kit with all springs and shocks (no blocks, shackle kits, add-a-leafs, or donuts) that may be a better way to go. Any suggestions on a supplier?
Thanks for any advice.