New springs sitting too high

[ghetdjc320]

Hello all,

 

I just had to replace my rear springs on my 91 MJ because one of the main leafs had broken at the eye. My MJ is SOA with 5.5” front springs. I got the new springs from general spring in Kansas City and they are direct 4 leaf replacements. Problem is the new leaves are really tall. It’s peobaby 4” higher than it was which puts it close to 9”. On the flip side, it looks like I could easily fit 37’s lol. Any suggestions on speeding up the spring settling process or lowering it somehow. I need to shed at least 2-3” so the rake is not so extreme.

[Pete M]

I practically killed my metric ton springs in my old 86 by leaving an engine block in the back for a few months straight.   

[dasbulliwagen]

They will lower with time and use, but like Pete said, you can put a load back there for a while to speed the process up a bit.

[DesertRat1991]

Add some weight or remove one of the leafs. If you are using aftermarket shackles, then ty returning to stock since they are pretty short.

 

These springs don't seem to "settle" all that much.  I've lost 1/2" over 2 years, and most of that occurred in the first 12 months.  They've held up pretty good.  That's with stock bumper, full sized spare, trailer hitch, tool box and a camper shell in the rear.