leaf springs

[rondo]

1077385

I'm pretty sure that I've seen a few threads on this subject, in the past, but I can't seem to find them. I've been noticing my '99 Cherokee sagging a bit in the back end, and my son pointed out to me that my springs (leaf) are bendiing in the wrong direction (they're sagging). Now I do have a lot of miles on the ride (128K), but no real off roading, or towing. Is this uncommon? And what causes this? Is the repair an easy one? A lot of questions, I know, but other than this, the vehicle has been fantastic! Almost no money spent on repair, basically just maintenance.

:-? [addsig]

 

[Tug-n-pull]

1077388

Flat or negative arch is one of my areas that I can respond to very well. hehehehe My yj got a 3 inch lift that raise her a full 6 inchs my leafs were so badly saged. You just need to replace them or add a leaf or get em rearched if there is a shop in your area that does that. I am told the rearch will sag in no time and the add a leaf make make you ride a bit stiffer. You best bet is to replace the springs. As for is this a normal thing seems all the older jeeps I look at are either flat lined or in a negative arch. They work hard and finnaly give out. good luck and welcome tug[addsig]

 

[rondo]

1077394

Thanks for the info. Is it real tough to change out leaf springs? I'd imagine that any bolts are probably not gonna come out very easy.[addsig]

 

[Tug-n-pull]

1077397

Take a side grinder and cut the u bolts and buy new ones cut the hanger and shackle bolts off each side of the hangers and just pop em off. Support the rear end on jack stands and then blot the new springs back in bolt up the ubolts and tourque everything down to spects and you will be good to go. It is not the ezest job butnot real bad you will be able to do it in a long afternoon or less. May as well do the rear shocks while you are under there. Good luck and o for it not that bad of a job. tug[addsig]