GREAT ground clearance but too much height.

Tom · 2013-10-16T12:13:00-07:00

OK, incrementalism has gotten out of hand and I need to do something about it. Here's my dilemma ... RE1462 rear leaf springs: 4-1/2" lift (closer to 5-1/2"😉. 5 leaf pack. Extended shackles for flex: 1-1/2" lift shackle/leaf adjustment: 1-1/2" lift Total: ~8" of lift overall which is way more than my XJ needs. Front has spacers to make up the difference over the original 4-1/2" spring lift. :arrow: Question for the "experienced" leaf spring people out there: 1 - Sell leaf springs "as is" and buy desired height to work with shackles and adjuster. 2 - Remove leaves to achieve desired height. 🤷 If #2, which leaf to start with. Realizing each spring is also 1/4" in height. Thanks!! =====

Tom Subscriber
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#116 Oct 2013, 12:13 PM
OK, incrementalism has gotten out of hand and I need to do something about it. Here's my dilemma ...

RE1462 rear leaf springs: 4-1/2" lift (closer to 5-1/2"😉. 5 leaf pack.

Extended shackles for flex: 1-1/2" lift

shackle/leaf adjustment: 1-1/2" lift

Total: ~8" of lift overall which is way more than my XJ needs. Front has spacers to make up the difference over the original 4-1/2" spring lift.

:arrow: Question for the "experienced" leaf spring people out there: 1 - Sell leaf springs "as is" and buy desired height to work with shackles and adjuster. 2 - Remove leaves to achieve desired height. 🤷

If #2, which leaf to start with. Realizing each spring is also 1/4" in height.

Thanks!!

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#216 Oct 2013, 6:12 PM
I say just go with bigger tires. Lol!! 😁

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#316 Oct 2013, 6:54 PM
Would these help Ronnie?

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/ca ... _PLATFORMS

I can't help much with your leaf spring question other than it sounds like you'd need to remove most of the leaves to go down 4 inches. I suspect spring replacement may be the best option.
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#423 Feb 2022, 11:15 PM
Fred said Would these help Ronnie?
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/ca ... _PLATFORMS

I can't help much with your leaf spring question other than it sounds like you'd need to remove most of the leaves to go down 4 inches. I suspect spring replacement may be the best option.

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Clean up on isle one... 🪨

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ah man, one slipped by me!

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