dcramer67 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 So, I recently got new leaf packs for the rear of my MJ. The old ones must have been pretty saggy because my rear end is now 2.5 - 3 inches higher. How can I lower the rear some without removing leafs? I have had the new ones for about a month, so I think the initial settling of the leafs should be done. I am already lifted ~6 - 6.5 inches in the front, so I don't want to lift it any higher if I don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Where did you get the springs from? Standard or metric ton? You need to load the bed down and leave the weight in there to really settle the springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcramer67 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Where did you get the springs from? Standard or metric ton? You need to load the bed down and leave the weight in there to really settle the springs. I got them from General Spring. Standard duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 They're know to sit really, really high. Load it down for a few weeks. Hopefully it'll settle them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Pick up some fat chicks to ride in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcramer67 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Pick up some fat chicks to ride in the back. Haha! I don't know if they will be able to jump that high... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcramer67 Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 I am going to get some sand, or a bunch of dirt to weigh the @$$ end down. However, if that doesn't work for some reason, is there anything else I can do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 You could put an XJ shackle on it. That would drop it about 3/4". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zomeizter Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Pick up some fat chicks to ride in the back. Haha! I don't know if they will be able to jump that high... :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989 comanche mj Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 If they don't have the plastic sliders you can heat the leafs back section with a torch. I have done this before on a lowered half ton chevy truck. Do one side to the height you want, then carefully do the other side while frequently checking the measurement height. Have done it on coils too, not the ideal way. If you can find a shop that arches leafs they could de arch them, but I don't think these shops exist anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I personally would not trust springs that were heated until they sagged. Sure it's been done successfully many times, but if you get them too hot in one spot you create a nice brittle point that will probably snap at the least opportune moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I personally would not trust springs that were heated until they sagged. Sure it's been done successfully many times, but if you get them too hot in one spot you create a nice brittle point that will probably snap at the least opportune moment. I agree. Heating springs takes the temper out of the steel. It's a VERY bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 If you can find a shop that arches leafs they could de arch them, but I don't think these shops exist anymore. We have a place in St. Louis http://www.saintlouisspring.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Find a buddy in the military (army especially) and see if they can hook you up with sand bags. Get them filled (or do it yourself) and stack about 20 of them in the back. Will settle your springs real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBpunk Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 You could put an XJ shackle on it. That would drop it about 3/4". Doesn't the angle or something throw off the leaf spring and can get it jammed up? Asking because seems like a good idea for SOA folks wanting to stay around 5inch or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 It can invert if you flex it out too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 If you still have the old springs, you could take apart both the old and new packs and swap the #2 leaf -- use the old second leaf with the new main leaf and third leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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