Leafs

[akram]

Ok here's the delimma.

As you know the XJ flexes fairly well. It is limited with rear flex due to the leafs then the shocks (which will be replaced). now the leafs are limited due to the huge leaf on the bottom. It is almost like a helper or overload spring. this is good int he aspect it can help with anti-wrap but is bad due to lack of flex.
Here you can sort of see what I'm talking about with the size of the leafs
http://www.arcticoffroad.com/forum/gallery/files/2/2/9/DSCF0155.jpg

I have two bottom leafs, one for each side, that are the same thickness in the middle so I wouldn't lose height but thin out towards the end like regular springs. Is it worth spending the time to pull the old leafs and put the other ones in? Do you think anti-wrap would become an issue? I'll be upgrading the suspension within the next year anyway hopefully but thought I'd try this out in the mean time. all themoney it will cost is new center pins.

[akdsmer]

Your biggest dilemma is getting that axle seal fixed.

Note to self don't drive in FRONT of Mel... :)

[Flawed]

That is a big fat spring. I would load the truck with your gear and see if you are using those springs with the extra weight. If not it might be worth changing out. I'll give you a hand if you want to do it, I'll be home tomorrow evening.

[akram]

With the gear I carry when all the family comes they don't bottom unless flexed. I'm probably going to just do it. If it has a negative effect I'll change back.

Oh and Kelly, that is the old piece o chit that is no longer under the XJ.

[STOMPR]

All that flex and you want more, tsk..tsk..tsk LOL The only thing concerning is you say that with gear it only bottoms when flexed, and shocks are next limiting which will be replaced also. Although I agree you can get some more out of the XJs rear be careful of what you put in the bottom of that leaf pack if you dont have any other limiting factors or else when testing that new flex you just might go to far and tweak the rest of the spring pack and it wont be a simple put it back the way it was deal.

[TJVigilante]

Coilovers. :D

[akram]

$$$

[akram]

Changing them out today. No graphite paint in town. Maybe Hi-tech but they are only open weekdays and this needs done now or never. So starting in just a bit the axle gets pulled, leafs get pulled cleaned up and painted and the axle isuue fixed. So if you're bored and want to lend a hand come on by.