need a 3" rear lift

[Pete M]

so bastardizing two 2wd packs isn't getting me enough lift to match the front 3" coils , even with the longer shackle.  what's everyone seeing out there that's affordable.  hoping for sub-$150 for a long add-a-leaf, maybe?

[89 MJ]

Maybe see if marketplace has a 5” lift for an XJ. I added the main leaf from one of those with the eyes cut off for the lift in the rear of my MJ. It kept a similar rake to stock after my 3” front springs were installed. 

[Eagle_SX4]

I used some Iron Rock Off-road full length add a leafs for a XJ on my Eagle and was happy with them. I saw they have a 5.5 inch add a leaf that might work for what you want here is the link

 

https://www.ironrockoffroad.com/product/iro-55-leaf-spring-add-a-leaf.html

 

[speeding_infraction]

Spring over axle give you too much lift? 

[coheed]

I have the add a leafs that got me to 3.5" with a shackle I'm not gonna use any more if you're interested. They're the full length ones from a zone off-road kit I got from @scguy a few years ago. I'd let them go cheap.

[ghetdjc320]

My MJ project is sitting on 3” front BDS coils and their full length MJ add a leaf. If you like the stance it would probably work for you. This was a 4 leaf 4wd pack before adding the 5th leaf. I had to redrill the center pin to match the MJ pack but that was no big deal. When I had my springs apart, I took the time to mix and match the left and right leaves to get me equal free arch on both. Driving with no passenger and a full tank had the left side sitting a bit lower than the right. Now they are back to even. It still has a slight rake but it’s down to about an inch. Last time a measured a factory rake it was about 2.25-2.5” 

Wish I had some better full stance shots but it’s exactly the stance I was looking for. 

 

[Eagle_SX4]

2 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

My MJ project is sitting on 3” front BDS coils and their full length MJ add a leaf. If you like the stance it would probably work for you. This was a 4 leaf 4wd pack before adding the 5th leaf. I had to redrill the center pin to match the MJ pack but that was no big deal. When I had my springs apart, I took the time to mix and match the left and right leaves to get me equal free arch on both. Driving with no passenger and a full tank had the left side sitting a bit lower than the right. Now they are back to even. It still has a slight rake but it’s down to about an inch. Last time a measured a factory rake it was about 2.25-2.5” 

That might be the best solution but I couldn't find the add-a-leaf on BDS's website could you share a link?

[Pete M]

trying something outside the box.  found a more generic long AAL that was on super-sale and we'll be trying that in a few days.  it's designed to lift a fullsize truck 1.5" so it should work?   

[Pete M]

On 5/16/2024 at 12:02 AM, TurboedMJ said:

Spring over axle give you too much lift? 

 

yes.  5.5-6.5 is too much to match the front

[Pete M]

On 5/16/2024 at 7:09 AM, coheed said:

I have the add a leafs that got me to 3.5" with a shackle I'm not gonna use any more if you're interested. They're the full length ones from a zone off-road kit I got from @scguy a few years ago. I'd let them go cheap.

 

if this experiment falls through I'll be in touch.  

[ghetdjc320]

BDS 114202. It’s a complete kit including center pin. Cheap too. They say it’s actually good for a 2.5” lift but not sure. Worked perfect with the 3” fronts though

[1999 MJ]

19 hours ago, ghetdjc320 said:

What rear fender flares are those?

 

 

[ghetdjc320]

1 hour ago, 1999 MJ said:

 

Those are notch flares. They were just sitting there for mock up. They’ll be installed later