Cherokee Chat General non-tech Cherokee chat
XJ/MJ/ZJ/WJ

Christmas question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-27-2014 | 12:17 PM
  #1  
WoodhavenXJ96's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Default Christmas question

I have the choice between a new set of wheels and a new set of leaf springs for Christmas, keep in mind that I have problems with both, my lift right now is just an AAL previous owner put that on and lift shackles because they still sagged and they don't sit even the drivers side isn't as tall as the passenger, also I do have a slightly bent rim but still holds air. I can not decide which I want more, I'm leaning towards the leaf springs tho
Old 11-27-2014 | 12:24 PM
  #2  
drhoward1988's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,347
Likes: 0
From: Wetumpka, AL
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by WoodhavenXJ96
I have the choice between a new set of wheels and a new set of leaf springs for Christmas, keep in mind that I have problems with both, my lift right now is just an AAL previous owner put that on and lift shackles because they still sagged and they don't sit even the drivers side isn't as tall as the passenger, also I do have a slightly bent rim but still holds air. I can not decide which I want more, I'm leaning towards the leaf springs tho
I'd go leaf springs and look for a cheap replacement rim that'll get you by. Depending on lift size springs can be had for around $200-250 for the set.
Old 11-27-2014 | 12:25 PM
  #3  
Crazy 8s's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 896
Likes: 2
From: Phoenix, A-to-Z
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

You can make a bastard pack of leaf springs by visiting the junkyard and pilfering some off of a S10 or a blazer... Cheap and relatively easy.

Wheels would be more useful if you have bent rims....
Old 11-27-2014 | 12:37 PM
  #4  
WoodhavenXJ96's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Crazy 8s
You can make a bastard pack of leaf springs by visiting the junkyard and pilfering some off of a S10 or a blazer... Cheap and relatively easy. Wheels would be more useful if you have bent rims....
It's not bad, It holds air and doesn't effect anything just a slight bend in the rim
Old 11-28-2014 | 03:56 PM
  #5  
Fred/N0AZZ's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 7,554
Likes: 15
From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

You can buy a full leaf/coil 3" lift kit from Rustys for just a little over 4 bills for a complete package all American made with VG leaf/coils.
Old 11-28-2014 | 10:45 PM
  #6  
WoodhavenXJ96's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Fred/N0AZZ
You can buy a full leaf/coil 3" lift kit from Rustys for just a little over 4 bills for a complete package all American made with VG leaf/coils.
it's already got a 3 inch lift but it's AAL and there pretty worn out, so I was just going to do the leafs because the front appears to be in pretty good shape
Old 11-28-2014 | 10:48 PM
  #7  
sycoglitch's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,692
Likes: 4
From: Mercer County, NJ
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L I6 HO
Default

Originally Posted by WoodhavenXJ96
it's already got a 3 inch lift but it's AAL and there pretty worn out, so I was just going to do the leafs because the front appears to be in pretty good shape
How's the front lifted. Coils? If you do the rear, honestly you might as well update the fronts. Go with the kit and get leafs an coils
Old 11-29-2014 | 11:16 AM
  #8  
Fred/N0AZZ's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 7,554
Likes: 15
From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by sycoglitch
How's the front lifted. Coils? If you do the rear, honestly you might as well update the fronts. Go with the kit and get leafs an coils

He's correct then you will know exactly what you have and all new parts.
Old 11-29-2014 | 10:08 PM
  #9  
salad's Avatar
Herp Derp Jerp
 
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 18,251
Likes: 13
From: Parham, ON
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L OBD-II
Default

Wheels are a dime a dozen used. Bent rim looks kinda dumb but if it's not affecting your ride and holds air they're not going anywhere. Leaf springs are pretty important and I know from experience how awful 3" AALs are lol
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
93_xjcherokee
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
25
02-27-2023 06:43 AM
Kydude7
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
7
09-20-2015 07:35 AM
codykrr
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
9
09-18-2015 02:27 PM
Mmll52
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
8
09-17-2015 06:11 PM
mach3lude
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
17
09-10-2015 03:34 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:27 AM.