leaf spring lift blocks...tell me what you think

[scout]

2000 cherokee sport with a skyjacker shackle lift, 2''. came with replacement shocks and front spring spacer and of course..extended shackles...i have a set of 3'' leafspring lift blocks sitting in the garage...the urge to put them to use is great..i need new leaf springs cause these are sagging a little.what are the consequences of putting these on?what do i have to pay attention to as far as drive line and suspension,steering? need as much info as you can throw at me

 

[xjmarc]

Most people will say not to use them because they cause axle wrap and can come out and even worse break. I run one that is 1.5" and is made out of solid aluminum and the solid steel ones seem fine. 3" is a little much but trucks run much bigger ones and do OK. You'll need longer u bolts and check them often for the first few months. As long as its not a hardcore trail rig or you like doing burnouts u joints should be fine. A better option is a ******* pack with S10 or Dakota leaves.

 

[scout]

thanks xjmarc these are steel they came with some ubolts,it is my daily driver and dosent get to see mud or trails as often as i like. so you are saying i probably dont need to drop my transfer case? thats a fear driving down the road and woops.btw admiring your rig very nice.

 

[scout]

im still thinking about this, i would hate for my driveshaft to fall out or well ya never know...is there another truck that has coil springs that will fit a cherokee with another inch or two lift that i can pick up at a bone yard?just for front to rear leveling purposes?

 

[xjmarc]

Older F150s and Broncos but it'll make it ride like a tank.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

You need to lower the transfer case on a 2000 XJ with any amount of lift, anywhere from 1/2" to 1" drop to take out the vibes.

You're opening a can of worms by adding to your current front spacer lift unless you install longer control arms or the drop bracket kit for the control arm mounts.

 

[scout]

thanks guys, i think im gonna just save for a new lift instead of piece mealing it. was trying to use up stuff i had laying around. curious about dropping the transfer case tho. i thought it was any lift over 3" ? i think i have a 2.5

 

[scout]

so i was looking at the transfer drop kits on line, it looks like square steel tube with the proper holes drilled, seems streightforward enough... no reason why i couldnt make one right?

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I made my own for my '98 XJ I once owned. Took some 1/2" thick bar stock and cut 2 pieces about 6" long, or the width of the crossmember. Drill 2 holes and you're done with the spacer. Use a pipe wrench to remove the 2 studs from the psuedoframe and install the spacers with 4 longer bolts.

So you have no vibes with your current lift? Unusual on a '97+ XJ.

 

[TerryMason]

so i was looking at the transfer drop kits on line, it looks like square steel tube with the proper holes drilled, seems streightforward enough... no reason why i couldnt make one right?

If you're interested I can look in my garage, I may have a TJ transmission drop that came with my lift kit (that I didn't use).

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

Terry, they're completely different. XJ only needs spacers about 6" long.

 

[scout]

nice, should save 40$ right? thank you any way Terry. the only difference i noticed was after i put 31" tires was an extra whine in the idle,but there is no rubbing. or shaking..thank you so much

 

[TerryMason]

This is what I have. If you think it will work then you are welcome to it.

Its a rough country drop. Part number 1654bg1

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[scout]

how much are you looking to get Terry?even if i couldnt get them on the xj,i have a 89 yj in the garage for restoration and modification that they would be useful.

 

[54cj3b]

f 150 coils would work but would be real stiff
dakota coils work also grand cherokee coils also s-10 coils

 

[scout]

thank you, very good to know

 

[xjmarc]

FYI S10s don't have coils, think they meant the leaves for a ******* pack, Dakota leaves work well for this too. ZJ front coil springs on a V8 will give an inch at best, the 4L versions are the same as XJ coils.

 

[54cj3b]

thank you mark got ahead of myself typing