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I just tested all the links and they work fine for me. Perhaps try opening them on a different device if you have one. You can also copy and paste the link since the whole address is there.

Let me know when you have the version with different sockets. That’s what I’ve been waiting for

Thanks for the update. I’ve turned this post into a Poll to see if we can get some confirmed numbers here from CC. I’ll have my work cut out for me but I intend to be there.

All new bushings installed. Leaf pack assembled. I redrilled the BDS springs with a 2” offset to correctly center on the MJ pack. The BDS springs don’t really have more than maybe .5” free arch than the oem pack. They also aren’t any thicker. Being that we are adding 1 leaf to the main 3 leafs that support the weight at ride height, I believe we are just increasing the overall load capacity which should net approx 1.75” of lift. This is similar to what happens when swapping in a 4 leaf General Spring set. The actual leaves are thicker on the GS set though making it a much stiffer pack. This BDS setup is exactly what I was looking for overall.

Just make sure not to loose the bolts. They are specially designed shoulder bolts.

I’ve removed 3 so far. I’d recommend taking it to a pro if you plan on reusing the window. It’s easy enough to cut through the urethane but the frame itself is a pinch seam for several panels and has many catch points for the wire to get stuck.

That’s right. Factory had a blue filter that helped produce a green tint that matched most of the rest of the lighting on the truck. That’s also why there are blue bulb covers in the instrument panel.

You can put another piece of paper there along with a blue colored page on the bottom. That will give you less bleed through and an original greenish glow from that incandescent bulb

The metal there is quite thin. There are lots of small pieces that will need to be cut but they cut very easily with a disk

I’ve also come across some at the hardware stores recently. I bet McMaster would probably have some also

My thoughts exactly. I don't think I would have torn it apart but now that you have, replace the bearings. Use plenty of assembly lube. Why wasn’t your oil pump working?

Remove all the bulbs and check the contacts. Try reinstalling them one at a time and keep testing your lights. Also, lets see if @Pete M can move this to the modifications and repairs section.

Window urethane is what you want to use

I believe that is the original package. My NOS coin is just like that

Not sure where you’re located but I have a pair of eliminator bucket seats sitting in my scrap pile anyone is welcome to. They will need a thoroughly cleaning and some repair on the drivers side. I’m in northwest Arkansas

The general spring/sd truck spring 4 leaf pack had the most amount of free arch of their packs. According to general spring, they cross referenced original MJ spring part numbers and went with the highest arch and load capacity available. My truck got about 2.5” lift from them with an empty bed and no spare. Settled maybe a .5” over time but nothing significant. Suffice it to say, it was far too tall for SOA. The 5 leaf MT pack has slightly less free arch but a second overload spring. I suspect it’s somewhere around a 1.75” lift. Then they have a non-advertised military wrapped spring that is supposed to be god for a bit more lift. Hornbrod used to run this on his truck and I believe paired it with a 3” front coil and had a very small amount of rake. Hells Creek and Rustys are the only 2 other companies making whole spring packs for the MJ. The hells creek packs seem to have mixed reviews particularly pertaining to centering the axle in the wheel well. The Rusty’s pack seems like the best off the shelf pack out there. Multi-leaf and made by Deaver originally. Problem is that it’s a 4” lift which is just taller than what most would run with short arms and no steering mods. All other options are going to be either additional leafs or bastard packs. There is a rumor about a late 90’s early 2000’s f150 spring working. I hear it’s 58” long also but not sure about the offset.

Much appreciated sir!

All the leaf spring hardware was severely rusted and seized. Had to cut off all the hardware. Then I disassembled the springs and flap-disked them all down clean. I noticed that the main spring in one of the packs had about an inch more free-arch then the other. So I spent an hour working on it and straightening it out. I have nice full-length add a leafs from BDS I’ll be using to reassemble this pack. Should net about 1.75” in the rear. I’m adding an air lift in the back also for towing as I want to keep the truck level and I do a fair bit of towing but the loads aren’t very heavy most of the time. A simple bag system will work well for my purposes as long as I can still keep my full suspension travel. Front is getting a 3” BDS coil but with the Warrior bumper, winch and all the reinforcement, i suspect I will not net a full 3”. Thats I asilo adjusted with a small coil spacer though. I really wanted to add ACOS but couldn’t find a good coil spring that could handle full coil bind (no oem spring) with less then 2” of lift to make up for the 1 3/8 from the ACOS. Ultimately quite satisfied with this setup. It’s a full BDS kit with all the options. By the way, has anyone ever re-drilled the BDS AAL to line it up with the offset in the MJ leaf pack? I know a few here run the BDS setup but hadn’t heard if they just installed it as is or drilled a new hole. The BDS MJ kit comes with a AAL for an XJ but nets just a bit less lift on an MJ.

And more carnage

Bushing removal carnage

Iirc, a pro bedliner shop once told me that they get their product in big drums and heat it up to shoot it out. If there is no hardener element that makes a huge difference.

I’ve had rhino and bullet liner installed professionally and both failed by bubbling and delaminating. The pro level stuff is definitely the thickest and therefore the most dent/scratch resistant but I have yet to see a shop properly prep and old pickup bed for it. A tiny it if moisture will wick it’s way under the material and start working it loose. You can then pull it off in sheets. I couldn’t believe it myself but I was able to remove the entire tailgate liner in one continuous piece. Since then I’ve been prepping the beds and parts myself and have had far superior results. The 2 part liners I’ve used (Raptor and Hippo Liner) both have a much harder surface and form a much stronger chemical bond. They will not prevent dents as well since they aren’t thick and rubbery like Rhino or Bullet though. Imo the 2 part diy systems look a heck of a lot better if you spray them out yourself.

Or… tow it up here to Arkansas and put it in my shop

All bracketry removed and axle tubes polished. Also removed a couple of cast-in tabs on the pumpkin that were part of the KJ link mounting points. 27 grit flap disks followed by 80 grit DA. 3m zinc primer followed by Rustoleum industrial gloss black (easier to touch up and won’t be exposed to UV). Will set pinion angles and weld perches tomorrow. Also prepped the springs for a rebuild. New bushings, paint and and extra leaf going into each side. Please excuse the mess lol. We have a shop for the master dirty work and one for clean work. Suffice it to say, even the dirty shop needs a cleaning after this.

I don’t recall but iirc they are all the same