manche Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 i just got a AAL kit and was wondering were do i place it in the pack ? on the very bottom or 2nd to last?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Long AAL or short? Either way, usually it goes where it fits in the pack. So that the leaf ends are properly stepped, shortest to longest. :thumbsup: The thick stock overload leaf is always on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 short so the AAL is above the overload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Probably. Didn't it come with instructions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 ya it say put leaf under the 2nd longest spring but i called um and they said it goes longest to shortest so idk if he ment after the load or before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Then wait til tomorrow when someone with some direct experience can chime in. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 If they are XJ springs with XJ instructions they won't apply as MJ springs are longer. A leaf long enough to fit directly under the main leaf of an XJ will fit lower down on an MJ. The add-a-leaf will go below the next longest one and above the next shortest one (unless there is no shorter leaf), with the possible exceptiong being the overload leaf. The main part of the leaf pack should be stacked with the longest on top, the shortest on the bottom and as Pete pointed out, the overload always on the very bottom below the rest of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 If they are XJ springs with XJ instructions they won't apply as MJ springs are longer. A leaf long enough to fit directly under the main leaf of an XJ will fit lower down on an MJ. The add-a-leaf will go below the next longest one and above the next shortest one (unless there is no shorter leaf), with the possible exceptiong being the overload leaf. The main part of the leaf pack should be stacked with the longest on top, the shortest on the bottom and as Pete pointed out, the overload always on the very bottom below the rest of them. :agree: Exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Don't count the factory MJ overload leaf. It normally doesn't make contact with the rest of the spring pack. You want to fit the AAL into the rest of the pack wherever it goes so the lengths go progressively from shortest on the bottom to longest just beneath the main leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manche Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 how many pounds should the center bolt on spring be tightend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 how many pounds should the center bolt on spring be tightend? :hmm: That's a question I can say never came to my mind and I have never heard before... I always just tighten them down good & snug and leave it at that. Never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellCreek Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I agree with everyone above on the placement of the leaf within the spring pack. You should NEVER install an add-a-leaf below the factory 2nd stage (overload) leaf. The torque chart in the Chilton's manual shows 15 ft. lbs. for a 3/8" grade 2 bolt and 25 ft.lbs. for a grade 5 bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Don't forget the locktite. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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