SFW516
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Anaheim, CA
I got an issue with my leaf spring that I can't figure out. The Jeep is a 90 XJ and I have installed a RE 4.5inch lift. So the rear leaf spring keeps popping and grinding where it attaches to the shackle. I thought it was the bushing but it looks okay.
I don't know if this is normal or not but when I disconnect the spring from the rear shackle it wants to spring outward and out of line with the shackle. I tapped the bushing out and it came out fairly easily using a socket and a hammer. So I am thinking a new bushing won't help because the leaf spring will scoot over on the bushing and rub against the shackle again.
So any help would be appreciated.
I don't know if this is normal or not but when I disconnect the spring from the rear shackle it wants to spring outward and out of line with the shackle. I tapped the bushing out and it came out fairly easily using a socket and a hammer. So I am thinking a new bushing won't help because the leaf spring will scoot over on the bushing and rub against the shackle again.
So any help would be appreciated.