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MartySoCal
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Reged: 05/31/09
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Loc: SoCal

Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.
10/16/09 10:19 AM

Air bags or shocks would work OK if the added load is occasional. They would allow you to adjust the ride height for your changing load.

New HD springs would be best if you are constantly carrying the added load. Stock XJ rear springs are weak, and I would recommend new units with a "military wrap". Deaver makes nice springs, but they aren't cheap because they custom make them for your application and exact weight. (I'm lucky, they are only about 1 mile from my house!) Maybe an off the shelf set listed for about 2" lift would add the needed capacity? It might be worth an inquiry or two to some of the Jeep lift kit manufacturers.

Another option is to use add-a-leafs. Here's a link to an article on this website that explains it pretty well:

http://www.4x4wire.com/jeep/tech/susp/xj_aal_01/

Check out the pictures, notice how the add a leaf is full length and is under each of the eyes on the spring to prevent the original spring from bending at the eyes.

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Subject	Posted by	Posted on
Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	hacker	10/15/09 01:56 AM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	BigJim	10/15/09 02:14 AM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	hacker	10/15/09 01:44 PM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	DBL_DTY97TJ	10/20/09 08:56 PM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	Seattlegti	10/22/09 03:15 PM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	BobRowe	10/16/09 01:24 AM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	MartySoCal	10/16/09 10:19 AM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	BigJim	10/15/09 03:48 PM
Re: Rigging my XJ to carry more than 500 lb.	KF6ZPL	10/15/09 10:09 PM

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