would 80 to mid 90s jeep cherokee stock leaf springs give me that two inch lift ill be using one inch spacers in the front and what year would be the better one to use ??? thaks
I'm just chiming in so I can follow the thread.
I have used rear leafs from many different vehicles on my Eagle. The main leaf can remain, and leafs from any other spring pack can be used as long as they are the same width. Springs that have a higher arc but don't fit lengthwise, can be used by just using the Eagle main (top) leaf.
Rollguy,
So since you seem to have a good knowledge of many leafs, which did you like the best? And I'm guessing you were going for different lift sizes...so how many inches were you getting with your setups.
http://www.amceaglesden.com/~iowaeagl/guide/index.php?title=Installing_Cherokee_Leaf_Springs
Quote from: Prafeston on January 23, 2012, 03:21:24 PM
Rollguy,
So since you seem to have a good knowledge of many leafs, which did you like the best? And I'm guessing you were going for different lift sizes...so how many inches were you getting with your setups.
I had a bunch of springs from different cars (the same width) laying around, so I built up a spring pack using 6 other leafs added to the main Eagle leaf. I don't know how many inches it raised it from stock, but it raised it so the rear is the same height as the front.
So could you get away with just adding a leaf as long as it is the rite width? Man that is just to easy.
Quote from: eagle503 on January 23, 2012, 07:53:55 PM
So could you get away with just adding a leaf as long as it is the rite width? Man that is just to easy.
I di just that to my 84. I think i used ranger leafs
Do you know the width off hand?
2.5". I added 3 leaves per side from a front pair of Grand Wagoneer springs. You will need longer center bolts and U bolts. Do an internet search of "inconsiderate person pack".
HaHa. It censored a word. Replace inconsiderate person with the first two letters of bat and last five letters of mustard. ;D
Quote from: rollguy on January 23, 2012, 07:45:25 PM
Quote from: Prafeston on January 23, 2012, 03:21:24 PM
Rollguy,
So since you seem to have a good knowledge of many leafs, which did you like the best? And I'm guessing you were going for different lift sizes...so how many inches were you getting with your setups.
I had a bunch of springs from different cars (the same width) laying around, so I built up a spring pack using 6 other leafs added to the main Eagle leaf. I don't know how many inches it raised it from stock, but it raised it so the rear is the same height as the front.
how did you get the bolt that holds all of the springs together loose.
Quote from: maddog on January 23, 2012, 09:25:48 PM
Quote from: rollguy on January 23, 2012, 07:45:25 PM
Quote from: Prafeston on January 23, 2012, 03:21:24 PM
Rollguy,
So since you seem to have a good knowledge of many leafs, which did you like the best? And I'm guessing you were going for different lift sizes...so how many inches were you getting with your setups.
I had a bunch of springs from different cars (the same width) laying around, so I built up a spring pack using 6 other leafs added to the main Eagle leaf. I don't know how many inches it raised it from stock, but it raised it so the rear is the same height as the front.
how did you get the bolt that holds all of the springs together loose.
Grinding wheel.
Same grinding wheel here too
oxy-acetylene torch also works well
Quote from: eaglefreek on January 23, 2012, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: maddog on January 23, 2012, 09:25:48 PM
Quote from: rollguy on January 23, 2012, 07:45:25 PM
Quote from: Prafeston on January 23, 2012, 03:21:24 PM
Rollguy,
So since you seem to have a good knowledge of many leafs, which did you like the best? And I'm guessing you were going for different lift sizes...so how many inches were you getting with your setups.
I had a bunch of springs from different cars (the same width) laying around, so I built up a spring pack using 6 other leafs added to the main Eagle leaf. I don't know how many inches it raised it from stock, but it raised it so the rear is the same height as the front.
how did you get the bolt that holds all of the springs together loose.
Grinding wheel.
Make sure you C clamp the spring pack together before removing the center bolt (whatever method you choose).
now i know for when i try again considering i have already broken one ratchet and one socket.
I used Eagle wagon springs with the main leaf from my SPirit when I did the Eagle axle swap.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/carnuck/spirit/1255846626.jpg)
I haven't done a lift on an Eagle(yet) but will be soon, not looking to go too tall, maybe 1-1.5 over factory after removing the spring sag. I plan on doing the same that I've done on a few jeeps, in that world it's called a baTstard(lose the T) pack, my favorite method is to take an S10 spring pack, and use the main leaf with the loops cut off and insert that in the factory pack between the main & #2 leafs. On a Cherokee that's usually good for about 2", if I'm looking for more I add more of the S10 leaves, or swap one of the factory leaves for an S10 leaf. Another option is Dakota or Durango springs(probably way too stiff here) as well as Isuzu Rodeo & Trooper springs(slightly narrow, but workable) Can't say personally, but I hear that Ranger & Exploder springs are also good doners