BPB Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Is there any leaf springs that I can ad into my factory pack for 3.5 to 4 inches of lift. I know that on my xj I used s-10 leafs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewt2007 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 try front leafs from a full size jeep bolted up to the comanche main leaf with a two in add a leaf for the full size jeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPB Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 that seems a little hard to find a set with add-a-leafs. plus it seems like it would ride stiff. I was told that I could do something with dakota leaf packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 use comanche main leafs and bastard-pack them using ford 8.8 leafs, dakota leafs, and fullsize wagoneer leafs. just play around with a few different sets until you're happy with it. you shouldn't be considering add-a-leafs though. they suck already, and won't help much with the lift in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 3.5 - 4" lift is going to be tough to achieve with a bastard pack without creating a pretty rough ride. I chose to use the Hell Creek Suspensions springs for a 3" lift. You could always add shackles for just a little more if needed :cheers: . I tried the AAL before that and it was a HORRIBLE ride. :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Dakota packs are typically used to lift XJs 3-4". But they'll never lift an MJ 4" since Dakota and MJ leaf packs have about the same arch. XJ leafs are pretty flat. MJ leafs have a lot of arch in them already. You can use MJ leafs to give XJs 3-4" of lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPB Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 the sad thing is that I have an 8.25 ready for a soa, just not the money for everything up front to be that tall, but I have an RE 3.5 lift for an xj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Don't forget that the XJ axle needs the perches to be moved inboard a bit to match the MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPB Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 I know I had it done at a shop new shock mounts and everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineymike Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Do soa,You'l gain lift and retain flex you can ajust your spring pack for the best compromise between ride/axle rap or ad a traction link?I did mine for max flex.But on a street/offroad truck it would have to bee a little stiffer :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Do soa,You'l gain lift and retain flex you can ajust your spring pack for the best compromise between ride/axle rap or ad a traction link?I did mine for max flex.But on a street/offroad truck it would have to bee a little stiffer :D He's wanting 3.5-4" of lift. Doing SOA will net you a min of 5", with most resulting in 6.5". This is based on what leafs you have and if they are 2WD or 4WD packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPB Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 I have 4x4, I will do spring over eventually, I still have another grand in parts before I can do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 That's my problem. To get the front to properly match the back with soa is more money than I can currently handle, so I'm planning to go up 3" for now, and worry about soa in a few years. Plus, I'd like to use up my current tires before buying new ones. The tires i have now would look funny with too much lift because of their (relatively) small size. Looking at all options, I think the Motion Offroad 3" packs are probably the way to go for the rear. And in your case, the front part of that XJ kit you have should fit on the MJ, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPB Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 those are still $400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Our MJ leafs on on sale. http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopi ... 323#109323 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 On an XJ, taking a spare set of main leaves, cutting off the eyes, and using them as add-a-leaves typically results in about a 1-1/2" lift. At a guess, doing the same with an MJ should result in about the same. You could use an MJ main leaf, or any other leaf that's the same width and thickness and has about the same arch. Then add in another lower leaf or two for the "donor" pack and you should be just about where you want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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