Basterd Leef Pack Question
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Basterd Leef Pack Question
How much lift can I get from a bastardized Leaf pack
I'm hoping to get at least 5" of lift if possable
and what doner leafs should I use? and in what combination?
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I'm hoping to get at least 5" of lift if possable
and what doner leafs should I use? and in what combination?
Thanks
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id say 4.5 safely outta s-10 leafs. heck you can make em outta darn near any leafs, but the taller the rougher the ride. go with f-350 leafsim being a little sarcastic so please dont it'll ride like a tank and not a new one either.
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If you want that much you might want to get 2 sets of springs and just match them up. It might take a few attempts to get the ride where you want it.
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i've explained this before. but i'll say it again. this is good for a cheap leaf pack lift.
i've done it with both s-10 leafs, and dakota leafs. they are both 2" wide leafs.
a couple had flat leafs to begin with, and still got a good 4".
first, cut the eyelets off the doner leafs, and take the top 3 from each pack.
split your xj leafs between the top main leaf and insert the top 3 doner leafs in between. install new longer center pins. then using c-clamps or bessie clamps, squish the new packs and clamp on some new spring wraps (make sure they're located properly). install them in the jeep using new u-bolts. get a spring shop to make up the new u-bolts and center pins.
this will net you between 4 and 5 inches, and flex quite nicely.
i've done it with both s-10 leafs, and dakota leafs. they are both 2" wide leafs.
a couple had flat leafs to begin with, and still got a good 4".
first, cut the eyelets off the doner leafs, and take the top 3 from each pack.
split your xj leafs between the top main leaf and insert the top 3 doner leafs in between. install new longer center pins. then using c-clamps or bessie clamps, squish the new packs and clamp on some new spring wraps (make sure they're located properly). install them in the jeep using new u-bolts. get a spring shop to make up the new u-bolts and center pins.
this will net you between 4 and 5 inches, and flex quite nicely.
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search naxja for the dodge van leaf pack swap.
there is some modification needed and i recommend using tnt or RE boomerang shackles but its worth it in the end.
the longer leaf gives u a better shackle angle which results in a better ride and great flex. i got about 5.5 from my setup
i did
dodge van leaf main
Comanche second and 3rd
and then no overload
u can sub s-10 leafs for the comanche ones
there is some modification needed and i recommend using tnt or RE boomerang shackles but its worth it in the end.
the longer leaf gives u a better shackle angle which results in a better ride and great flex. i got about 5.5 from my setup
i did
dodge van leaf main
Comanche second and 3rd
and then no overload
u can sub s-10 leafs for the comanche ones
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i have over 6in of lift. and i used a bastard pack and a shackle in the rear. i used dakota spring for mine and they worked great! it flexes great! the order i stacked them was.....
stock xj main leaf
2in AAL
dakota main leaf
xj second leaf
dakota second leaf
small xj leaf
stock xj main leaf
2in AAL
dakota main leaf
xj second leaf
dakota second leaf
small xj leaf
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