TheDude Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 After realizing my springs sagged pathetically with a only a few hundred pounds in the bed, I decided that I really needed new springs.This plan has now been expedited since I somehow managed to break one of the support leafs.. So today I finally had time to give General Springs a call and got a discount on their best leafs. I'm so excited to get these installed now!Link: http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Jeep_Comanche_s/1954.htmAnyone have tips for installation? I've put new leafs in a Cherokee before, but not a Comanche.I just finished a rear 8.8 swap so the ubolts and such are all new.Should I expect to replace the leaf bolts? and if so, what are their dimensions?
HOrnbrod Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I installed a set of these years ago; expect about 2.0"-2.5" lift over what you have now. They don't settle too much either, maybe 1/2". I reused my leaf spring bolts; they were not even rusted. Be sure to clean/grease them up when installing. If you need new bolts, the size is M14x2.0x120. http://www.jeep4x4center.com/mopar-spring-eye-bolt-34202118.html TIP: Be sure the leaf center bolt is tight (mine were not) because once the springs are installed, you can't tighten it up w/o removing the u-bolts to get to the bolt head. It will just spin........
Pete M Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 leaf spring bolts are identical to lower control arm bolts so you can grab some from a junkyard if they have cherokees. :D
TheDude Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Yeah, that amount of lift is perfect for me. So they come with centering pins too?That's great. I like that they don't skimp on giving things like that and bushings.
TheDude Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 Unfortunately there are no Junkyards near me to snag them. I'll just pick them up new somewhwere.
Strokermjcomanche Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 I might have a couple lying around Cody . Or Daveys .
TheDude Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 I also didn't know they used the same leaf spring bolt as the Cherokees. That makes things a lot easier.
Pete M Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 be prepared that the bolts like to seize up in the bushings if you live in a rust-prone area. if they don't come out easy, I suggest just cutting them off and buying new rather than struggling too much with 'em. :thumbsup:
TheDude Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 What about the rear bolts in the shackle, are they the same too?
Strokermjcomanche Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 What about the rear bolts in the shackle, are they the same too? Yep.
HOrnbrod Posted December 10, 2014 Posted December 10, 2014 Unfortunately there are no Junkyards near me to snag them. I'll just pick them up new somewhwere. The bolts are kind of unique as they have a flange head, a 9.8 hardness factor, and a "no threads" shoulder that rides inside the spring bushing sleeves. I doubt you will find these in a hardware store.
TheDude Posted December 10, 2014 Author Posted December 10, 2014 I found them OEM and cheaper on eBay. Now I just want to pick up a pair of nuts for the rear in case I have to cut them off.
TheDude Posted December 13, 2014 Author Posted December 13, 2014 Update So I made this post the day I bought the leaf springs, and to my surprise they showed up on doorstep the very next day! I don't know how they made it from Kansas to Pittsburgh so fast.
HOrnbrod Posted December 13, 2014 Posted December 13, 2014 Mine took a bit longer than that. I ordered them back in 06, and they arrived promptly, maybe three days or so. But, he sent one regulation NOS factory spring, and one reproduction. Of course the NOS MT spring was his "Model" and had to go back and another reproduction shipped. I compared them real well first and was happy to see everything was the same as the Mopar original; free arch, end cuts of the individual leafs, bushings, etc., a perfect reproduction.
jpnjim Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 Would either of you mind saying how much they end up costing you door to door with shipping for the set? You could PM it to me if you'd rather not post it. Thanks :) I would REALLY like to be able to pick up a ton of wood pellets in the back of my MJ :) (I already have an MJ D44 patiently waiting for me to install it)
TheDude Posted December 14, 2014 Author Posted December 14, 2014 You have to call them and they'll give you a small discount. Mine came out to $205 each but that may change for some reason.
HOrnbrod Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 I don't remember exactly, but they were less than $200/ea. But not by much.
TheDude Posted December 14, 2014 Author Posted December 14, 2014 Yeah, they also had a deal with a group buy for them before.
87MJTIM Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 I was part of the group order in Feb '13. I paid $150 each. The total, including u-bolts, eye bolts and shipping, was $422 to my door.
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