Cherokee Leaf Springs stiffen UK

I was on a big (like 3,500 mile roundtrip) roadtrip and lost a clamp on the spring of my '98 Cherokee Sport. None of the mechanics could look at it within a day or so, and I didn't want to waste time waiting for them.

Went to a hardware store, got 15-20 feet of decent gauge steel wire, and wrapped the spring tight. Put on a couple hose clamps also. Held up through the Rockies & Cascades.

But I called a junkyard today and they sell new springs for only $60 apiece. So that's where I'm headed in a week or two. A lot cheaper than the Jeep dealer, I'll say that much.

94JeepMan wrote:

I'm very happy with the ride control air units ... at 30 psi they provide a nice lift and lots of support for trailer towing/every day use without stiffening the ride the way an extra spring would ... Here's a pic

snipped-for-privacy@rogers.com/ still haven't gotten around torouting those air lines. I may mount them as advised through the back bumperfor easy airing up (or down). They're advertised as taking loads up to 2000lbs so if you're in the habit of hauling stuff with the jeep :-)

What you need is the Rock Lizard budget boost:

An add-a-leaf that will help that sagging back end, without trashing your ride quality. I haven't done it myself (yet), but as soon as I can find a cheap pair of original springs, I will.

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