two inch lift with addition of xj main leaf

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El Taco

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In the desert

• Jul 31, 2011

• #1

I read somewhere here that one could obtain approximately two inches of lift in the rear by cutting the eyes from a main spring and adding it to the pack.

I'd just like to confirm that I got two and a quarter. Total cost was eleven dollars for center pins and clamps. Thanks y'all.

 

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rwdawg2

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Location

Dawsonville, GA

• Aug 1, 2011

• #2

interested myself.

 

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Cherokee Dad

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Location

Apex, NC

• Aug 3, 2011

• #3

I did a 2 1/4" lift on daughters 2000 XJ and the rear was a add a leaf only (I did replace the shocks) so I would say if you have good shocks with the correct extension, then one extra leaf should work.

BTW I used the 4WP lift kit for under $400, they use pro rock shocks, etc and it was easy to install and works well - if you do the front get it alined!

 

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ericfx1984

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Kansas City Area

• Aug 3, 2011

• #4

http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoMainLeaf.htm

 

Mesh

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Location

WA

• Aug 3, 2011

• #5

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http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoMainLeaf.htm

 

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ericfx1984

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Kansas City Area

• Aug 3, 2011

• #6

Mesh said:

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http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoMainLeaf.htm

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weird it loaded right up for me...

 

Porch951

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Location

Albuquerque, NM

• Aug 3, 2011

• #7

FWIW i was really unhappy with mine. Almost no flex and washboard was almost undriveable (constant fishtailing due to a light rear with really high spring rate).

Anyways, that's my .02. There are lots of leaf springs in the junkyard and i was very unhappy with my XJ main leaf as an AAL. My MJ leaves are really nice and flexy.

 

FlexdXJ

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Columbus, In

• Aug 3, 2011

• #8

Porch951 said:

FWIW i was really unhappy with mine. Almost no flex and washboard was almost undriveable (constant fishtailing due to a light rear with really high spring rate).

Anyways, that's my .02. There are lots of leaf springs in the junkyard and i was very unhappy with my XJ main leaf as an AAL. My MJ leaves are really nice and flexy.

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Agreed, I ran a bastard pack before the OME's I have now and it was rough! Much better now though.

 

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capt. crunch

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Location

new fairfield CT

• Aug 4, 2011

• #9

I did this with my 01. I didnt change anything but add a main leaf, plus spacers int he front. Yes.. I accomplished about 2 inches O lift