JeepFanactic Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I'm looking for an affordable solution for a 3 inch for rear of my MJ. I am piecing together my 3 inch lift kit from various sources. What are the options to lift the rear that is not too steep? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 what is the condition of your current leafs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocMoe Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Sub'd. Same question. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 For cheap? Install an AAL kit, then add longer shackles if needed when settled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepFanactic Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/15/2017 at 12:37 PM, Pete M said: what is the condition of your current leafs? Currently my MJ has 2wd leaf springs completed the 4wd conversion a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 what's your price range? AALs (either aftermarket or junkyard) are the cheapest, full new leafsets are the most expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepFanactic Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 23 hours ago, Pete M said: what's your price range? AALs (either aftermarket or junkyard) are the cheapest, full new leafsets are the most expensive. I'm looking at options. I seen one vendor selling leaf springs for $600. Is that the going rate or are there other alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 9/19/2017 at 6:43 PM, JeepFanactic said: I'm looking at options. I seen one vendor selling leaf springs for $600. Is that the going rate or are there other alternatives. I'm looking around for rear springs in the 3-4.5" range. If any of this is wrong, somebody correct me... I believe General Spring has the cheapest decent spring available, but the biggest you can get are metric ton springs, which are a smaller lift than what we're looking for. Hells Creek (CC vendor) springs can be had for about $600 plus shipping. I got a quote from Alcan, and they're at $750 for a custom set, and I think that was shipped. From what I've read, those are the only real considerations for somebody who wants their suspension to work properly. Those just going for height are generally advised to go AAL and shackles, and those will sag and ride rough. Rusty's has MJ lift springs, as does Rough Country, but I've not read anything on those springs that would lead me to believe they're the quality I'm looking for. That might be all that's available. What I'm finding is that if you want anything bigger than metric ton springs, you're in the $500+ neighborhood for the pair because they're basically being custom made for you. I believe this is why you see a lot of guys go SOA at ~5.5" and spend that money on the front. I'm leaning towards Alcan right now, as they are custom made, and tuned to your bed length, driving style, etc. But Hells Creek seems to have the edge on the MJ research and development. Tough choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 you can try using junkyard leafs to gain lift. don't quote me, but I think it's 4wd S-10 and Dakota that can be made to work. but there's no guaranty of how much lift you're going to get or exactly which leafs you use to get there or even how many times you need to take the rear suspension apart and put it back together before you're happy with the results. just be sure to retain your main leaf so the tire is in the proper location in the wheel well (assuming your main is less rusty than mine was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I made a bastard pack with a spare set of MJ leafs, and some extended shackles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 On 9/22/2017 at 1:45 PM, kryptronic said: I'm leaning towards Alcan right now, as they are custom made, and tuned to your bed length, driving style, etc. But Hells Creek seems to have the edge on the MJ research and development. Tough choices. Unless you know something I don't know., Hells Creek has been out of the leaf spring business for some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptronic Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 I called them in May and talked to the owner. They still sell the springs but don't manufacture them any more. The new manufacturer uses the Hells Creek patented design. He said everybody thinks they're no longer selling springs, it's just that they're not making them on location any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Good to know. The owner's name is Tom Laher and he used to be quite active here on our forum. He even has (had?) an MJ. Good guy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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