Str8OuttaBallard Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm looking 4 new rear MJ springs.... I want addaleafs.... I have addaleafs currently, had them rearched about a year ago but want the rear abt an inch higher... Suggestions? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Why do you need 4? 2 MJs? A set of good condition used springs assembled with your current main leafs (with the eyes cut off) thrown in as AALs (under the new main leafs) should produce about an inch of lift over stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8OuttaBallard Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thats abt what i have... Just need 2 go a lb higher in rear The body makes it look like the front is higher w/o a load in the bed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thats abt what i have... Just need 2 go a lb higher in rearThe body makes it look like the front is higher w/o a load in the bed... Please talk in normal english. That texting crap is very irritating and hard to read...save that for your phone or what ever ;) . Thanks... :thumbsup: Sounds like you just want to replace the AAL's to get back what you had. That is the problem with them...they only last a short time. You probably need to create a complete bastard pack of your own to fit your need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thats abt what i have... Just need 2 go a lb higher in rearThe body makes it look like the front is higher w/o a load in the bed... Dude -- This is a discussion forum, not a cell phone. Please don't use TXT MSG abbreviations on here, it makes it a LOT more difficult for the rest of us to know what you're trying to say. For example, what I see in the above is that you want to carry one more pound in the rear of your MJ. ("lb" is the abbreviation for "pound," remember?) The MJ is rated to carry 1400 pounds, so why you need to change the springs to carry one more pound doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 there's a good chance he's using his phone to send that. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yeah -- but the rest of us still have to try to figure out what he's trying to say. Life's too short - I speak English, not TXT MSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I wonder if there's a Rosetta Stone lesson for it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Yeah -- but the rest of us still have to try to figure out what he's trying to say. Life's too short - I speak English, not TXT MSG Eagle, We got to remember you, Taz, that guy in Maine, me and a couple others are the "over 40 club" on here ... don't get me wrong, I too find it hard to read these threads, but these "kids" like it and do it all the time. I have been talking to some of my Neices and Nephews on facebook and an getting more used to it. :eek: CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8OuttaBallard Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 well sorry everybody... but I'm 40 and bought an Iphone because I'm not allowed to use a computer at work... (DOT) Deptartment of Transportation filters; hello? also I work a minumum 12 hrs a day... even today (sunday)... when I get home, after the drive time is at a premium... hence the Iphone... So if you guys wanna turn wanker on me... what ever... it's not like this thread has taught me anything so far that I don't already know... I had to sneak this message when the big boss got off the boat... such is the life of a "state worker"... now if I can get a signal I can send this... Enjoy the Supa Bowl... I'm watching it between landings in the Engine Rm of a ship right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbulliwagen Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you just want a little more, you may want to go for a spring shackle lift, should get you about an inch and a half or so. I know on here nthat the shackle lifts are a naughty work, but if you don't abuse your truck too much, you should be OK. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahooSteeler Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 So if you guys wanna turn wanker on me... what ever... it's not like this thread has taught me anything so far that I don't already know... eeeeasssy trigger.........if we'd have known you were communicating via phone, as Pete correctly guessed, I don't think it would be a big deal. it's all good now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 So if you guys wanna turn wanker on me... what ever... it's not like this thread has taught me anything so far that I don't already know... eeeeasssy trigger.........if we'd have known you were communicating via phone, as Pete correctly guessed, I don't think it would be a big deal. it's all good now. It's all good, except he's complaining about not getting any useful information, and I don't think anyone really knows what he's asking. I'm sure I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I believe he already has add-a-leafs but still wants to add about another 1-1.5" I think there are some chevy shackles you can use to add this much lift. I'm not sure which year or style tho. I'm sure someone on here will chime in with the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 The 88-98 Chevy Drop Shackles will net about 1.5" "lift" (at least with my pack they did, YMMV) Ebay, about $40 or so I think at the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8OuttaBallard Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks for your help... I have adaleafs & the RE XJ drop Shackles... Next time there is daylight & I'm not at work sun up to sun down I will take & post picks... Fri if I'm lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogelectra Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Heck with the over 40 club - how about over 60 club I thought I read or heard some where that doing both an add a leaf and longer shackles was a no no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Heck with the over 40 club - how about over 60 club I thought I read or heard some where that doing both an add a leaf and longer shackles was a no no It depends on the AAL. Longer shackles allow the spring to flex more. Flexing more (meaning a wider range, not more frequently) induces fatigue faster than with a stock configuration, with the amount of flex limited by the suspension design and bump stops (if you still have them). An AAL that when disassembled doesn't match the arch of the other leaves will produce some lift for awhile, but it fatigues quickly because in essence it is fighting the other leaves. However, a "home-brew" AAL using (for example) another set of MJ main leaves with the eyes cut off the end doesn't have this problem. The arch in the AAL matches the arch of the other leaves, so the result is a stronger, longer-lasting spring. But ... you won't get a huge lift that way. Adding just an extra main leaf might generate an inch and a half of lift. But if you have a complete set of MJ springs, you can also trim the tips off the second leaves and splice them into your spring pack. You'll get more lift, a VERY durable spring, and if you don't use one-piece rebound clips that prevent the leaves from opening up a bit, you'll still have good articulation. A flexy spring with a lot of leaves is generally a better spring than one that has fewer, stiffer leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Str8OuttaBallard Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Heck with the over 40 club - how about over 60 club I thought I read or heard some where that doing both an add a leaf and longer shackles was a no no Not nessecerily... It raised my rear abt 1" If I wasnt on a PDA I could explain... Even draw a diagram.... But I won't be in front Of another computer 4 14 hrs at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakineJ Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Eagle , by second leaf do you mean second down from the main ? Where can you get the right kind of clips ? Over 40 club is where it's at . 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Well I am in the under 30 club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Eagle , by second leaf do you mean second down from the main ? Where can you get the right kind of clips ? Over 40 club is where it's at . 8) I believe he's referring to taking an MJ main leaf, cutting the eyes off, and putting it between the top and 2nd leafs on your truck. Like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Eagle , by second leaf do you mean second down from the main ? Where can you get the right kind of clips ? Over 40 club is where it's at . 8) I believe he's referring to taking an MJ main leaf, cutting the eyes off, and putting it between the top and 2nd leafs on your truck. Like this: No, I'm referring to doing that, PLUS trimming the "donor" MJ second leaves and inserting them into the packs as an additional AAL. The sequence would then be: Original main leaf Trimmed donor main leaf Original second leaf Trimmer donor second leaf Original third leaf Original overload leaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakineJ Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I like the idea of a flexy spring with more leafs . Hence the Deaver springs with 8,9,10+ leafs , better ride and more travel . Would you happen to have a pic of the Rebound Clip you mentioned and or a link to where I could get them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 No, I'm referring to doing that, PLUS trimming the "donor" MJ second leaves and inserting them into the packs as an additional AAL. The sequence would then be: Original main leaf Trimmed donor main leaf Original second leaf Trimmer donor second leaf Original third leaf Original overload leaf Ah. :thumbsup: I might try that on the 90 when it gets warmer out. :D (You know, when global warming finally kicks in to free us from this ice age.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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