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Post by bensredyj on Jul 23, 2003 15:08:32 GMT -5
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Post by BIG J on Jul 23, 2003 17:49:49 GMT -5
xj springs come from the factory with negative arch, just throw in some add a leaves and be done with it, don't put on longer shocks and you wont' need brake lines and all that jive
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Post by jpnut on Jul 23, 2003 21:07:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the input.
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 24, 2003 7:49:58 GMT -5
Are you sure about those shocks and brake lines Jason? In taking Robs apart, I found that the drives side is 3" shorter than the passenger side. I had to remove the caliper to get enough droop for the spring to pop out, then droop some more for the spring and spacer to go in to the point the front drive shaft is totally compressed. In the rear, the shock were the limiting factor, about an inch short from letting the axle pull away from the springs.
Iv heard that YJ brake lines and shock are good for their length here?
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 26, 2003 17:26:20 GMT -5
SUCCESS and then some, I did the Dodge Dakota leaf spring swap with the cherokee ( leaving only the main XJ leaf and adding all 4 dakota leafs including the overload leaf) which took all day with a lot of breaks in the heat. Looks like I gain 3+ in of lift in the rear. NO more sagger rear, definitly TAIL high compared to the spacer lift in the front. Hope to have some pictures and trail time in the future. BEN
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Post by toynrnd on Jul 26, 2003 19:38:53 GMT -5
2 questions:
Why didn't you use the Dakota main leaf?
Are you worried the overload leaf will limit your articulation?
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 26, 2003 22:08:43 GMT -5
Well I did use the main leaf of the Dakota, I cut the loops of either end, didn't know how much to cut so just cut them at the curves, ends up with the fronts just shy of the main bushing and the rear hang past the rear shackle by 2 inchs or so. I have a total of five leafs now instead of the 4 stock leafs. As for the over load leaf, figure its better off for carring gear than worrying about articulation at the moment. ALSO while I was under their, I replaced the stock rotten deterriated bump stops with 1" longer poly mounts. Well see as to how much travel the springs have. Id be suprised if the leafs flex enough to touch the bumpstop. BEN
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Post by jpnut on Jul 28, 2003 8:14:47 GMT -5
Flex is over rated.
Looks like you had some success then. How did it affect your rear brake lines?
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 28, 2003 8:31:06 GMT -5
On the brake line situation, I think the Drivers front it the shortest overall on this vehicle. I would think its strectched with stock and sway bars connected. So as for the rear, it has some slack, its tight at full droop. I need to order some shocks as the stock ar 1" short with the jeep on the ground. AND maybe while im ordering, ill get some brake lines.
ANYONE know if the YJ braided stainless lines will work on a cherokee, or where can I get some longer lines? Thanks BEN
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Post by BIG J on Jul 28, 2003 9:06:41 GMT -5
you can gain some legenth on the front brake lines by taking the bracket that holds the soft line to the unibody  and pulling it down an inch or two, you just have to rebend the hard line a little. cheap and easy, like i like it |
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 28, 2003 9:21:52 GMT -5
CHeap and easy AAAA, well Ill have to take a second look at that one, I had to pull the caliper off to even think of lowering the driver side to pull the coil out, figure I need about 4in of slack on that side alone. BEN
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Post by jpnut on Jul 28, 2003 9:31:53 GMT -5
cheap and easy, like i like it Hmmm, too much information. I will now have to report this thread to the moderator.  So it would appear that since my thread has been hi-jacked that I should go with spacers on the front, AAL in the rear (of the XJ) and new shocks. |
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 28, 2003 9:38:49 GMT -5
HEY now settle down, I was just shown ya how its done. Yea it appear that a spacer in front and some sort of add a leaf for the rear will work. IN my instance I could have added just the main dodge leaf and maybe a second leaft to the XJ to gain some lift. Thats another route to save shipping costs since ADD-A-Leafs range in the same cost I think. Or maybe just buy a kit for $100. BEN
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Post by jpnut on Jul 28, 2003 9:51:59 GMT -5
I was just kidding. But the "cheap and easy" comment may have me concerned or I could just be bored.  |
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Post by bensredyj on Jul 28, 2003 10:56:17 GMT -5
Well when it comes to jeeps, I have yet to find anything CHEAP and EASY |
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and pulling it down an inch or two, you just have to rebend the hard line a little. cheap and easy, like i like it
