YJ how long should they last mostly road some off road play on them. 93 YJ
has 4 front & 6 rear and there is no arc. They are flat. Should I change
Shocks when changing leaf springs?

 

Stock YJ springs are pretty flat to give it a soft ride. And they get
flatter over the years. I don't think I've ever seen a YJ with stock
springs and over 2" of clearance between the front axle and the bump
stop. Biggest sign that they need replacing is if the spring right near
the end eyes gets a slight reverse kink.

Replacing with stock springs is not likely to have a lot of effect. If
you go with after market springs with even a small lift, the ride gets a
lot harsher. New shocks is always a good idea, not really necessary
unless you add a lift or the current ones are worn out. Avoid the
Ranchero 5000 that are often supplied in lift kits unless you like a
bone jarring ride.

kdbauer wrote:
> YJ how long should they last mostly road some off road play on them. 93 YJ
> has 4 front & 6 rear and there is no arc. They are flat. Should I change
> Shocks when changing leaf springs?
>
>

 

Stock YJ springs are pretty flat to give it a soft ride. And they get
flatter over the years. I don't think I've ever seen a YJ with stock
springs and over 2" of clearance between the front axle and the bump
stop. Biggest sign that they need replacing is if the spring right near
the end eyes gets a slight reverse kink.

Replacing with stock springs is not likely to have a lot of effect. If
you go with after market springs with even a small lift, the ride gets a
lot harsher. New shocks is always a good idea, not really necessary
unless you add a lift or the current ones are worn out. Avoid the
Ranchero 5000 that are often supplied in lift kits unless you like a
bone jarring ride.

kdbauer wrote:
> YJ how long should they last mostly road some off road play on them. 93 YJ
> has 4 front & 6 rear and there is no arc. They are flat. Should I change
> Shocks when changing leaf springs?
>
>

 

Stock YJ springs are pretty flat to give it a soft ride. And they get
flatter over the years. I don't think I've ever seen a YJ with stock
springs and over 2" of clearance between the front axle and the bump
stop. Biggest sign that they need replacing is if the spring right near
the end eyes gets a slight reverse kink.

Replacing with stock springs is not likely to have a lot of effect. If
you go with after market springs with even a small lift, the ride gets a
lot harsher. New shocks is always a good idea, not really necessary
unless you add a lift or the current ones are worn out. Avoid the
Ranchero 5000 that are often supplied in lift kits unless you like a
bone jarring ride.

kdbauer wrote:
> YJ how long should they last mostly road some off road play on them. 93 YJ
> has 4 front & 6 rear and there is no arc. They are flat. Should I change
> Shocks when changing leaf springs?
>
>

 

YJ shocks are basically flat with no arch.

If they have an arch they are lifted. If they have a reverse arch,
change them.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

kdbauer wrote:
>
> YJ how long should they last mostly road some off road play on them. 93 YJ
> has 4 front & 6 rear and there is no arc. They are flat. Should I change
> Shocks when changing leaf springs?

 

YJ shocks are basically flat with no arch.

If they have an arch they are lifted. If they have a reverse arch,
change them.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

kdbauer wrote:
>
> YJ how long should they last mostly road some off road play on them. 93 YJ
> has 4 front & 6 rear and there is no arc. They are flat. Should I change
> Shocks when changing leaf springs?

 

YJ shocks are basically flat with no arch.

If they have an arch they are lifted. If they have a reverse arch,
change them.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

kdbauer wrote:
>
> YJ how long should they last mostly road some off road play on them. 93 YJ
> has 4 front & 6 rear and there is no arc. They are flat. Should I change
> Shocks when changing leaf springs?

 

Lift springs don't all ride like crap. Some ride pretty well. Of the
things I have tried, I had a Pro Comp 4 in lift that rode better than
any Jeep I had previosly ridden in. It rode better than my buddies
stock YJ, and I never broke a leaf. Wasn't as plush as stock, but the
springs didn't torque wrap as badly either. BDS springs rode like crap.
Were way too soft from the factory so I added some other leaves, and
then broke a few of the BDS leaves. that was a few years ago though,
hopefully they have changed their design. I am rebuilding my jeep again
and am running Rubicon Express 1445 (2.5 in lift, designed for a spring
over). I have never had a set and have heard varying reports, all say
they are flexy but some people have had probs with them flattening out.
I run 6 leaf packs all around for my extra weight and axles. Hardtop,
fullsize spare (39 in), Blue Torch Fabworks bumpers, Winch, chevy small
block/NV4500/NP205 and full width Dana 60's. I run a traction bar on
the rear and will have one on the front soon so wrap isn't a problem
for me. For normal weight rigs I have heard they stand up pretty well
though. They also offer a 5 leaf pack for normal wieght rigs and many
different lift heights. For the money though, I would suggest a Pro
Comp 2.5 or 4 in lift kit with all the hardware and directions. Its the
best way to start out. GL

 

Lift springs don't all ride like crap. Some ride pretty well. Of the
things I have tried, I had a Pro Comp 4 in lift that rode better than
any Jeep I had previosly ridden in. It rode better than my buddies
stock YJ, and I never broke a leaf. Wasn't as plush as stock, but the
springs didn't torque wrap as badly either. BDS springs rode like crap.
Were way too soft from the factory so I added some other leaves, and
then broke a few of the BDS leaves. that was a few years ago though,
hopefully they have changed their design. I am rebuilding my jeep again
and am running Rubicon Express 1445 (2.5 in lift, designed for a spring
over). I have never had a set and have heard varying reports, all say
they are flexy but some people have had probs with them flattening out.
I run 6 leaf packs all around for my extra weight and axles. Hardtop,
fullsize spare (39 in), Blue Torch Fabworks bumpers, Winch, chevy small
block/NV4500/NP205 and full width Dana 60's. I run a traction bar on
the rear and will have one on the front soon so wrap isn't a problem
for me. For normal weight rigs I have heard they stand up pretty well
though. They also offer a 5 leaf pack for normal wieght rigs and many
different lift heights. For the money though, I would suggest a Pro
Comp 2.5 or 4 in lift kit with all the hardware and directions. Its the
best way to start out. GL

 

Lift springs don't all ride like crap. Some ride pretty well. Of the
things I have tried, I had a Pro Comp 4 in lift that rode better than
any Jeep I had previosly ridden in. It rode better than my buddies
stock YJ, and I never broke a leaf. Wasn't as plush as stock, but the
springs didn't torque wrap as badly either. BDS springs rode like crap.
Were way too soft from the factory so I added some other leaves, and
then broke a few of the BDS leaves. that was a few years ago though,
hopefully they have changed their design. I am rebuilding my jeep again
and am running Rubicon Express 1445 (2.5 in lift, designed for a spring
over). I have never had a set and have heard varying reports, all say
they are flexy but some people have had probs with them flattening out.
I run 6 leaf packs all around for my extra weight and axles. Hardtop,
fullsize spare (39 in), Blue Torch Fabworks bumpers, Winch, chevy small
block/NV4500/NP205 and full width Dana 60's. I run a traction bar on
the rear and will have one on the front soon so wrap isn't a problem
for me. For normal weight rigs I have heard they stand up pretty well
though. They also offer a 5 leaf pack for normal wieght rigs and many
different lift heights. For the money though, I would suggest a Pro
Comp 2.5 or 4 in lift kit with all the hardware and directions. Its the
best way to start out. GL