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The Garage => Technical Advice and Questions => Topic started by: GACOOLEY on November 27, 2008, 10:06:09 am

Title: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: GACOOLEY on November 27, 2008, 10:06:09 am

Ok, it looks like I will need to replace my rear leaf springs before I make the trip up North. I was looking at different brands and it hard to find them that are not made for lift kit use. Lookin for stock height & ride...maybe a smoother ride. So far all I have found is Pro Comp. Has anyone had any issues using their parts?

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: chasm on November 27, 2008, 11:38:24 am

I don't know of anyone that has switched their YJ springs to stock height... sorry! :-\

I switched my 93 YJ to the 2.5" Rubicon Express springs and have been very happy with them over the past 2 years. They will allow you to get 31" tires under real easy... maybe even 33" ones. All leaf springs seem like rough rides to me after riding in my new JK with coil springs. I would expect new leaf springs to be stiff no matter what size you get.

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: GACOOLEY on November 27, 2008, 01:22:41 pm

Thats one thing that has always confused me. People say you cant get 31's on a stock YJ. I got em on there. All I'm worried about is the age of the springs and their condition. The Pro Comps I was looking at are a stock replacement. Not to give any lift. Just need to take care of it through the winter season. Come summer I'm thinking of the 4" R.E. lift kit.

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: CJ8Ted on November 27, 2008, 10:14:44 pm

I would either run what you got (if there not to bad) or get the RE kit now. New springs for five months seems like a waste.

Ted

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: Rick_Bear on November 28, 2008, 08:38:04 am

Springs, no matter what brand are all stiff at installation. They soften the ride a bit in time after being flexed. If your springs are not bent, or broken I wouldn't reccommend replacement before lifting it.

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: GACOOLEY on November 28, 2008, 07:58:29 pm

Well, they do have a slight downward bend. Thats why I'm thinking it might be a "must do" repair before I make the trip.

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: SteveTheFolkie on November 30, 2008, 11:09:29 am

Quote from: GACOOLEY on November 27, 2008, 01:22:41 pm

Thats one thing that has always confused me. People say you cant get 31's on a stock YJ. I got em on there.

As do I - no rubbing to date BUT my YJ will be going up a 1.5-2.0 inches next weekend (shackles F&R).

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: Mutant_Xj on December 04, 2008, 11:36:49 pm

get a leaf pack from a junk yard any kind the same width and make up a new pack with your main leaf.

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: GACOOLEY on December 09, 2008, 08:03:08 pm

That sounds like it might work but its the main leaf I'm worried about

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: Mutant_Xj on December 10, 2008, 01:34:08 am

Is the main leaf cracked or just flat? If its just flat get a sring from an under axle setup cut the main so it ends under the eyes on both sides. SUA (spring under axle) usually have mofe arc then SOA. I know Yj's are SUA. That way you wouldn't be putting a flatter pack in the mix.

Title: Re: YJ Leaf Springs
Post by: GACOOLEY on December 10, 2008, 10:35:50 am

The main is just flat