cash for parts dilema...

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Belto

Discussion Starter · Oct 6, 2008

ok I have a big cash for parts dilema,

Ive been talking with Jason from JO for a set of OME 2.5" leafs, with bushings, shipped to my door. so the leafs are 111.50 each.. so about 240 both of them, and IDK the bushings and well shipping is 180 .. so in total Im guessing is a $450 hit.. so my question is..

should I spend all that money on rear leafs? IDK what surprises my XJ might come up with, IDK any mechanical issues it may have that I would need the money for,, so IDK if I should buy them, or just buy some $60 leaf booster or helper so my leafs arent flat.. and save up for a bastard pack or find some one. selling a pair...

let me know guys what to doo, bc im very impulsive and might end up buying this and then regreting it later when I have a big mechanical issue..

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Kyle

· #21 · Oct 7, 2008

Belto said:
okok so Isnt it then better to get an AAL then? instead of experimenting with old leaf...

AAL's are generally weak and will sag with the old pack in a matter of months (especially if your old pack is flat.)

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Belto

Discussion Starter · #22 · Oct 7, 2008

but my old pack was not flat before the shackles.. so if I take off the shackles and put some AAL will it be ok? something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep...727|39:1|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

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Kyle

· #23 · Oct 7, 2008

Belto said:
but my old pack was not flat before the shackles.. so if I take off the shackles and put some AAL will it be ok? something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep...727|39:1|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

If your old pack is flat then it is flat, it wont reshape itself because you removed the shackles.

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elnino

· #24 · Oct 7, 2008

flat gives you more flex.......

just put 6 inch blocks and 3 inch body lift..and call it a day...................................NOT!!!

dude...bastard pack is the way to go here....i still cant find that write up i saw

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muddeprived

· #25 · Oct 7, 2008

Belto said:
but my old pack was not flat before the shackles.. so if I take off the shackles and put some AAL will it be ok? something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep...727|39:1|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245

Avoid that. It's a 20" short AAL. Will ride like you have no springs.

http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/home_brew_budget_boost.htm

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