Front coil spring mount replacement? Can't find what I'm looking for.

[knever3]

My front coil spring mounts are rotting out, above the rubber isolator.  I can't find a replacement for them, just the bump stop cup.  Are these replaceable, or are they welded to the body?  I thought I had a broken front right spring because the right front tire rubs on turns, it didn't when I first got these tires.  They either sagged just enough, but it looks like I need to replace the mounts, but possibly the springs as well.  I hate that they are all rusty, so I would like to buy some OME coils while I'm at it, but they are pricy.  I want a SOFT ride, I have JKS adjustable uppers and lowers and a 3" lift, but when I look at the truck I don't think I have any lift in the front anymore because of the sag.  Tell me what you think I should do, and what to buy.

 

 

 

 

[GonzoTheGreat]

Those don't look too bad. I could be wrong, but from these photos it doesn't look structural. I think if you pry the rubbers off, you'll find good, clean steel underneath, and you can just clean up and repaint any bits around there that were rusty.

 

As for the rubbing, you said you have a 3" lift and it's the passenger side that is rubbing? Do you still have the stock track bar? If the track bar is too short, it's gonna pull the whole axle to the driver's side. Try putting the wheels straight, and measure the distance from frame to tire. It should be equal on both sides if the axle is centered.

[ThatJeepGuy]

Honestly the coil spring looks broken at the top in the first photo you have. Like the coil itself doesn't end at a full thickness like it tapers down to flat - and that flat thin section has rusted away.

 

Putting your jeep up on some tall stands supporting your frame from behind the control arm mounts, maybe taking the wheels/tires off as well could relax things enough for the front axle to droop out and you could maybe wiggle on those coils to see the condition a little better.

[knever3]

I am surprised these coil springs have went bad, but it's been about 13 years since I bought them, time flies!  I guess I will buy some OME 2930 coils and some new rubber spring isolators and see where that puts me.  My adjustable track bar tie rod end is worn out, I can't find any replacement tie rod end for it.  I think it was a Superlift?  No real brand name, I just knew the tie rod end was bad, I guess I will have to buy a better adjustable track bar.  If anyone wants to chime in on any other ideas, or which adjustable track bar I should go with, feel free.  I have the OME coils, Moog spring isolators, and a BDS adjustable track bar in my Amazon cart, another $500, sigh.

[ThatJeepGuy]

Love em or hate them - rough country... their 3" lift tack bar and bracket isnt a bad deal

[Gojira94]

These? It's what I replaced mine with. Steel core inside.

 

Also, I've noticed the holes under the coil/ module assembly can allow water to enter the void above the spring/ cushion. Only way to drain trapped water is to remove the bumpstop/ cup that's screwed into the middle on the bottom side. Later XJs have the bumpstop cup welded on. Every one I come across in the boneyard has a wet slimy grimy mess under the expansion tank and open holes with water surely inside that void. If I owned one of those later XJs I'd get in there, drain it, flush it, hose it with rust converter. I sealed all the topside holes on my MJ to prevent water getting inside. My bumpstops were screw-in, but have been replaced with ACOS. At least with the earlier XJs and the MJ you can pull the bumpstops once in a while and drain any water.

 

[knever3]

Good info here, I will need to investigate this further when I'm in there!  Yes, I need those rubber isolators as well, or a similar brand.