87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.

I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.

Merrill

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Changing just the springs should be OK. Use new U-bolts.

"merrill" <merrill@can.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:1165797569.111385.221500@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
>
> I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
>
> Merrill
>

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Changing just the springs should be OK. Use new U-bolts.

"merrill" <merrill@can.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:1165797569.111385.221500@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
>
> I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
>
> Merrill
>

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Changing just the springs should be OK. Use new U-bolts.

"merrill" <merrill@can.rogers.com> wrote in message
news:1165797569.111385.221500@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
>
> I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
>
> Merrill
>

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Thank you Matt

This might be the easy way. I had planned to swap axles and replace the
bolts and bushings.

Merrill

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Changing just the springs should be OK. Use new U-bolts.
>
> "merrill" <merrill@can.rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:1165797569.111385.221500@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
> >
> > I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> > parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> > axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
> >
> > Merrill
> >

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Thank you Matt

This might be the easy way. I had planned to swap axles and replace the
bolts and bushings.

Merrill

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Changing just the springs should be OK. Use new U-bolts.
>
> "merrill" <merrill@can.rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:1165797569.111385.221500@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
> >
> > I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> > parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> > axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
> >
> > Merrill
> >

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Thank you Matt

This might be the easy way. I had planned to swap axles and replace the
bolts and bushings.

Merrill

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> Changing just the springs should be OK. Use new U-bolts.
>
> "merrill" <merrill@can.rogers.com> wrote in message
> news:1165797569.111385.221500@j72g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
> >
> > I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> > parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> > axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
> >
> > Merrill
> >

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Which one is in better shape? That means mileage on gears, leaks or
seeps of oil at the pinion and at the axle ends, brakes and brake
hardware, etc....

I am thinking on doing the same thing with my 88 and 87. The 88 has new
springs and brakes, but more miles and no leaks.

You need to be sure the gears are the same too or you will not be able
to use 4x4. You can check the gears by jacking up one rear wheel and
marking the tire and driveshaft with chalk. You then turn the wheel two
turns while counting the driveshaft revolutions. You can just do one
turn of the wheel and double the driveshaft revolutions to get the
ratio. If you jack up both wheels, then it's a one to one count, but
with just one wheel turning it's a two to one.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

merrill wrote:
>
> My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
>
> I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
>
> Merrill

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Which one is in better shape? That means mileage on gears, leaks or
seeps of oil at the pinion and at the axle ends, brakes and brake
hardware, etc....

I am thinking on doing the same thing with my 88 and 87. The 88 has new
springs and brakes, but more miles and no leaks.

You need to be sure the gears are the same too or you will not be able
to use 4x4. You can check the gears by jacking up one rear wheel and
marking the tire and driveshaft with chalk. You then turn the wheel two
turns while counting the driveshaft revolutions. You can just do one
turn of the wheel and double the driveshaft revolutions to get the
ratio. If you jack up both wheels, then it's a one to one count, but
with just one wheel turning it's a two to one.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

merrill wrote:
>
> My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
>
> I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
>
> Merrill

Re: 87 XJ rear leaf springs
 

Which one is in better shape? That means mileage on gears, leaks or
seeps of oil at the pinion and at the axle ends, brakes and brake
hardware, etc....

I am thinking on doing the same thing with my 88 and 87. The 88 has new
springs and brakes, but more miles and no leaks.

You need to be sure the gears are the same too or you will not be able
to use 4x4. You can check the gears by jacking up one rear wheel and
marking the tire and driveshaft with chalk. You then turn the wheel two
turns while counting the driveshaft revolutions. You can just do one
turn of the wheel and double the driveshaft revolutions to get the
ratio. If you jack up both wheels, then it's a one to one count, but
with just one wheel turning it's a two to one.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

merrill wrote:
>
> My DD is a 87 XJ 4.0 auto.
>
> I have broken rear leaf springs on both sides. I have an 89 XJ for
> parts. Should I change the springs or the springs with the axle? The
> axles should have the same (or close) ratio so that is not an issue.
>
> Merrill