But the pins are not the right distance either.Renodemona wrote:Yes, that's why I had to Arch them. They were too flat like _ so the distance between the mounts was too short. I had to re arch them so they were U shaped, bringing the eyes closer together to fit correctly.
Rearched by a spring shop or by you to get them installed?Renodemona wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:03 pm Yes, that's why I had to Arch them. They were too flat like _ so the distance between the mounts was too short. I had to re arch them so they were U shaped, bringing the eyes closer together to fit correctly.
Got the Waggy back on the roadMudders wrote:Can anyone help with what leaf springs I might have? The Jeep is a fullsize 1980 Cherokee and I ordered a Rough country 3" lift. Complete lift all new leaf springs! First off the front leaf springs were a treat because the u bolts were wrong size. And now the rear leafs are the wrong size ! And Rough Country says there a exact fit. Called BDS and they say there right also. Tried to call Skyjacker but they didn't want to help. The center pin isn't even close. Here's a couple photos for comparison
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Had to use blocks in the rearRenodemona wrote:So it ended up working?
Tired!Mudders wrote:Got the Waggy back on the roadMudders wrote:Can anyone help with what leaf springs I might have? The Jeep is a fullsize 1980 Cherokee and I ordered a Rough country 3" lift. Complete lift all new leaf springs! First off the front leaf springs were a treat because the u bolts were wrong size. And now the rear leafs are the wrong size ! And Rough Country says there a exact fit. Called BDS and they say there right also. Tried to call Skyjacker but they didn't want to help. The center pin isn't even close. Here's a couple photos for comparison
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I don't want to hyjack this thread too much. But you should be aware that not only will skyjacker springs not work for you in back, but there is two different length springs used in 75 and older J-Trucks, and there was two different sizes for the post mount. To my knowledge, Hell Creek is pretty much your only bet for rear springs.FSJRomanGladiator wrote: ↑Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:56 pm So I have a 74 j10. Apparently the 73-74 rears are special due to the pin that is in front eyelid.
That said I went skyjacker. I had actually an awesome experience thus far.
I ordered the JP40RS and JP40FS. No issues on front. Rear waiting for arrival.
I also ordered their ubolt kit and noticed they give qty to do both front and rear but it is not meant that way - they give “options” to ensure a combination fits. End of day the kit provided perfect fit. Also had the bushings.
Rear I will have to get the ubolt kit as well. They have one with blocks and one without, but the springs JP40RS does not require the blocks. It gives the 3-4 inch already.
Hopefully that helps. I bought off amazon as they were $30 cheaper per leaf.
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Gosh I had to use my old springs it was nothing short of a nightmare trying to figure it out.fsj454 wrote:HEY MUDDERS what spring did you use with the block old or new spring .Nice Cherokee
I hear you. I am in the middle of mine right now for the rear - and yes i have a 74.
Sorry not trying to hi Jack too much here, but I was wondering if the skyjacker 74 j10 4" kit with blocks in rear would work with my 73 j2000?Stuka wrote:I don't want to hyjack this thread too much. But you should be aware that not only will skyjacker springs not work for you in back, but there is two different length springs used in 75 and older J-Trucks, and there was two different sizes for the post mount. To my knowledge, Hell Creek is pretty much your only bet for rear springs.FSJRomanGladiator wrote: ↑Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:56 pm So I have a 74 j10. Apparently the 73-74 rears are special due to the pin that is in front eyelid.
That said I went skyjacker. I had actually an awesome experience thus far.
I ordered the JP40RS and JP40FS. No issues on front. Rear waiting for arrival.
I also ordered their ubolt kit and noticed they give qty to do both front and rear but it is not meant that way - they give “options” to ensure a combination fits. End of day the kit provided perfect fit. Also had the bushings.
Rear I will have to get the ubolt kit as well. They have one with blocks and one without, but the springs JP40RS does not require the blocks. It gives the 3-4 inch already.
Hopefully that helps. I bought off amazon as they were $30 cheaper per leaf.
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'73 should have post mount springs up front (very late ones may have the 74+ setup?). You can easily tell this by looking at your front springs. Do they mount under the frame, or on the side of the frame. If they are post mount (side of the frame), then the 74 kit will not work. In which case you need to contact Hell Creek, as I believe them to be the only ones that make a post mount kit.mjdriver wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:55 amSorry not trying to hi Jack too much here, but I was wondering if the skyjacker 74 j10 4" kit with blocks in rear would work with my 73 j2000?Stuka wrote:I don't want to hyjack this thread too much. But you should be aware that not only will skyjacker springs not work for you in back, but there is two different length springs used in 75 and older J-Trucks, and there was two different sizes for the post mount. To my knowledge, Hell Creek is pretty much your only bet for rear springs.FSJRomanGladiator wrote: ↑Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:56 pm So I have a 74 j10. Apparently the 73-74 rears are special due to the pin that is in front eyelid.
That said I went skyjacker. I had actually an awesome experience thus far.
I ordered the JP40RS and JP40FS. No issues on front. Rear waiting for arrival.
I also ordered their ubolt kit and noticed they give qty to do both front and rear but it is not meant that way - they give “options” to ensure a combination fits. End of day the kit provided perfect fit. Also had the bushings.
Rear I will have to get the ubolt kit as well. They have one with blocks and one without, but the springs JP40RS does not require the blocks. It gives the 3-4 inch already.
Hopefully that helps. I bought off amazon as they were $30 cheaper per leaf.
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It is post mount, just wasn't sure if 74 was post mount in the front. Want to cover all options before hellcreek. Thanks for the reply.Stuka wrote:'73 should have post mount springs up front (very late ones may have the 74+ setup?). You can easily tell this by looking at your front springs. Do they mount under the frame, or on the side of the frame. If they are post mount (side of the frame), then the 74 kit will not work. In which case you need to contact Hell Creek, as I believe them to be the only ones that make a post mount kit.mjdriver wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:55 amSorry not trying to hi Jack too much here, but I was wondering if the skyjacker 74 j10 4" kit with blocks in rear would work with my 73 j2000?Stuka wrote: I don't want to hyjack this thread too much. But you should be aware that not only will skyjacker springs not work for you in back, but there is two different length springs used in 75 and older J-Trucks, and there was two different sizes for the post mount. To my knowledge, Hell Creek is pretty much your only bet for rear springs.
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