97 leafs

[Frank Z]

I ordered a set of 3.5" RE leaf packs today so I'll a have my stock packs and AAL's up for grabs next week. Just wanted to give the local folks the first opportunity to buy 'em.

 

[MAKsXJ]

omg... this may be an answer to my prayer. Do they fit on a 2001? How much?

 

[Frank Z]

As far as I know, yes. Price? $125? These are a bit heavy to ship so you'll need to come and get 'em, I'll meet ya half way. I won't be pulling them until I get my new leafs, hopefully the weekend of the july 9th.

 

[MAKsXJ]

well... i got dibs! mine are sagging already and i have a 2001. What kind of shape are they in? I dont mind going 1/2 way if you don't.

 

[Frank Z]

Well my ass-end is sagging a little bit, but I've got a spare tire carrier, a 32x11.5 spare, high-lift jack, and dual 5 gallon jerry cans (when I go wheeling) all mounted on an after market bumper.

I'll send ya P.M. when I get 'em pulled if you want 'em....and yes I always honor 1st Dibs! :laugh3:

 

[MAKsXJ]

can you do me a favor and send a pic before you take the packs off so i can see how much(if at all) it sags? I have a roofrack with shovel, axe, highlift on it and a heavy ass gas tank skid.

 

[Frank Z]

I'll get a few out to ya, just send me a PM with your email address. Gonna be a few days though, gonna go camping/wheeling this weekend.

 

[Frank Z]

The leaf springs are no longer for sale, they're headed to the dumpster as soon as my new leaf packs get here. They are sagging even worse after my weekend outing that I would not feel right selling them.

 

[JEONLYEP]

MAKsXJ
You may want to think about Dakota leafs added to your XJ's main leaf.

I like mine alot, seem to flex well, ride well (to me anyway) and add about 3.5 to 4 inches if you use all but the overload spring/ski. They can be had fairly cheap.

You may have to drill out the XJ's main spring and use a bigger bolt thru the leaf pack, but that's an upgrade in it's self.

Just a thought

Daryl

 

[MAKsXJ]

thanks jeonlyep. ill look into it. Only thing is i dont want to lift it right now any more than it is(1.75"), but with the way it is sagging now i'd like to get it level or the back slightly higher if it has to be. I also do tow a jet ski once in awhile.

 

[JEONLYEP]

It would be trial and error, but you would be able to get less lift by not using all the dakota leafs. A mix and match of stock XJ and the datoka leaves could make just about any lift from stock to 4 inches.

Good luck.