leaf packs
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From: Southern oregon
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 89 4.0l swap
If you want to do a budget build, s10, dakota, even newer xjs are your best bet. DON'T use f150 leafs. Not only will they not fit, they are way too heavy duty for your jeep, causing ride quality issues. Your probably thinking of how people on here use the front coil springs off of IFS f150s. Those will fit in the front, but like the rear, are extremely stiff.
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From: Fort Myers, FL
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L High Output OBDII
Moved to Cherokee chat. And try using the search feature. It's like having the force on your side, my young padiwan learner.
#5
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From: riverside,ca
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I used another xj pack, I used the #1 and #2 trimmed down and put the #1 under my main and #2 under my #2...gave me about a 2" lift, with a shackle and a measly 1" block I am at 4" happily, the load carrying capacity is greatly improved, and the ride is much more firm but not at all harsh. I did this as an experiment because I got a free stock xj pack, but came out pleasantly surprised.
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From: Maine
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#10
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From: Ontario, Canada
Year: 1989 Laredo
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L 6 Renix
I picked up front springs for 95 V8 Grand Cherokee at Napa, adds 2" on my 89 XJ. Also use 2" urethane spacers above the spring, can get em on line or thru the Chrysler dealer. My rear leafs are Standen97-545 made in Alberta Canada, also 2.5" lift blocks and 1" 3deg wedge blocks.
#11
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From: Portland, Oregon
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I have the chance to pick up an extra set of XJ leafs sure cheap. How much lift can I get out of these if I used them to make a bastard pack? Trying to get 3" to 3.5" lift. Seems like most people are using the S10 springs, just wondering what the advantage of those is over using extra XJ leafs...
#12
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
I dont see an extra xj leaf giving you anything other than the thickness of the leaf. The arch of the leafs are the same. Maybe by being more springs it is some what stronger and will hold the truck up easier, but as far as giving you any noticable lift. I dont think it would.
#14
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From: riverside,ca
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Originally Posted by 89whiteXJ
I dont see an extra xj leaf giving you anything other than the thickness of the leaf. The arch of the leafs are the same. Maybe by being more springs it is some what stronger and will hold the truck up easier, but as far as giving you any noticable lift. I dont think it would.
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From: Southern oregon
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 89 4.0l swap
Originally Posted by 86cherokeejared
I was somewhere sayin something about 93 tbird coils, any ideas?