3" jonny jointed leaf springs?

Michael McAtee · Jul 9, 2005

I think this would be a great mod. To press a three inch jj into the xj leaf spring. Im thinking it would have to be machined on the inside to acept the retaining clip. Anybody think tis would work?, man it would sure flex.

RCP Phx · Jul 9, 2005

There is nothing new about this idea,its been on the market for some time.No real value since your flex is mainly derived from the "arch/spring rate" and not the bushings themselves!

Michael McAtee · Jul 9, 2005

ok, that being said: my poly leaf bushing shouldn't limit flex?

Kittrell · Jul 9, 2005

Michael McAtee said:
ok, that being said: my poly leaf bushing shouldn't limit flex?

Not a noticeable amount.............. :lecture:

BrettM · Jul 9, 2005

It does work. It flexes a bit better than with rubber, and even more better than with poly. Some other advantages are it puts less wear on the leaf springs because they get twisted much less, and you don't have to replace bushings from twisting them up too much.

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is the ID of the XJ spring wrap 3"?

Weasel · Jul 9, 2005

BrettM said:
It does work. It flexes a bit better than with rubber, and even more better than with poly. Some other advantages are it puts less wear on the leaf springs because they get twisted much less, and you don't have to replace bushings from twisting them up too much.

This is actual a subject of debate, wether they work or not. Guys that have them have went both ways, work awesome and don't notice a difference. I would say they are all that. Sure it will relive some of the twisting of the leaf sdpring but it seem like the tension in the springs would be a good thing, want to push the tire down.

3" jonny jointed leaf springs?

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