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Old 02-03-2015, 08:44 AM
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Check Craig's list for s-10, blazer, and brava? Part outs got mine for 20$ each
And Explorer, Comanche, Dakota, Durango, anything SUA with 2.5" wide springs
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Originally Posted by michaelOH
Check Craig's list for s-10, blazer, and brava? Part outs got mine for 20$ each
im about to try to look
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
And Explorer, Comanche, Dakota, Durango, anything SUA with 2.5" wide springs
thank you
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Is it true f-150 coils will give me around 3" of lift?
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Originally Posted by loganmccool
Is it true f-150 coils will give me around 3" of lift?
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/bud...herokee-58797/
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
that's what I needed thank you
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I would definitely run lift shackles before AAL or blocks. You can even get the "lowering shackles" for full size trucks from the parts store for 25 bucks and throw them in there... provides lift on cherokees - you will have to grind down the bushings to get them to fit, but they will fit.

Like everyone has said though, it's best to do it right from the beginning. Bastard pack or kit.

Hey - just found these - pro comp leafs for 105 on amazon. Reviews say it gives 3" lift in rear
Amazon.com: Explorer Pro Comp 53111 Lifted Leaf Spring: Automotive Amazon.com: Explorer Pro Comp 53111 Lifted Leaf Spring: Automotive
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I would definitely run lift shackles before AAL or blocks. You can even get the "lowering shackles" for full size trucks from the parts store for 25 bucks and throw them in there... provides lift on cherokees - you will have to grind down the bushings to get them to fit, but they will fit. Like everyone has said though, it's best to do it right from the beginning. Bastard pack or kit. Hey - just found these - pro comp leafs for 105 on amazon. Reviews say it gives 3" lift in rear Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/Explorer-Pro-Comp-53111-Lifted/dp/B000CNA0G4/ref=sr_1_72?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1423012757&ve hicle=1992-42-347-330----8-3330-242-8---14-3-0&sr=1-72&ymm=1992%3Ajeep%3Acherokee&keywords=lift
Extended shackles is a waste on stock leafs. It will wind up breaking or frowning the leafs due to the shackles trying to stretch out. Iran then for a few months and it was a sooth ride but looked dumb as day
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I heard pro comp leafs were bad. I think im gonna run a bastard pack with shackles
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Extended shackles is a waste on stock leafs. It will wind up breaking or frowning the leafs due to the shackles trying to stretch out. Iran then for a few months and it was a sooth ride but looked dumb as day
I did the same and still have them. They finished off my leafs for sure. Maybe with some new leafs and relocation brackets they would be fine.
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Originally Posted by loganmccool
I heard pro comp leafs were bad. I think im gonna run a bastard pack with shackles
I wouldn't say bad... much better options though for just a little more coin.
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I did the same and still have them. They finished off my leafs for sure. Maybe with some new leafs and relocation brackets they would be fine.
Nah. I had brand new leafs and RB. They were frowning constantly. And if I ever had any weight in the jeep, watch out.

Currently I'm running a zone AAL with a bastard pack. The AAL with the new pack alone made the leafs soft feeling still. So I made a bastard pack from my old leafs that I still had and it does work. Flex isn't the best, not the worst either. And ride quality is so/so. When these wear it out I'm going RE 3.5" leafs and maybe change out my zone coils for new ones as well
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Well this guy is offering me blazer leafs for $50 the set
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Nah. I had brand new leafs and RB. They were frowning constantly. And if I ever had any weight in the jeep, watch out.

Currently I'm running a zone AAL with a bastard pack. The AAL with the new pack alone made the leafs soft feeling still. So I made a bastard pack from my old leafs that I still had and it does work. Flex isn't the best, not the worst either. And ride quality is so/so. When these wear it out I'm going RE 3.5" leafs and maybe change out my zone coils for new ones as well
If you go with RE coils check out mudflap.com. they usually have em dirt cheap. I paid 69 shipped iirc.


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