Thanks Earle, I believe the leaf spring assembly for the YJ
is the same for years '87-'95, couldn't I use the top leaf from any of those
years? My quadratec catalog lists it as the same part for those years, But
it also shows it as a
6 leaf assembly. I think mine is a 5.....
Joe

"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
news:448dfb6a$0$3614$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
>
> I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.
>
> Earle
>
> "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> news:gHnjg.36$rz4.20@fe11.lga...
> > Yes, I used the wrong terminology.
> > I meant leaf, not link. Also, I had the
> > bottom and top leaf confused.
> > Joe
> >
> > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:448df477$0$3543$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > > I am not getting something you said. It is probably a question of
> > > terminology. The entire unit is a "leaf spring". The five flat parts
> of
> > > which it is composed are "leaves", not "links". The top leaf is the
one
> > > with a bushing on either end. If you can find a top leaf the same
> length,
> > > your plan will most likely work.
> > >
> > > Earle
> > >
> > > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > > news:Gokjg.18$_u5.15@fe08.lga...
> > > > Earle, Here's my plan.....
> > > >
> > > > 1)Remove old leaf, right side
> > > > 2)Disassemble and remove bottom link with broken eyelet
> > > > 3)Buy used leaf, about the same age or newer and disassemble
> > > > 4)Assemble 4 upper leafs from my spring and 1 lower one from
> > > > the one that I purchased. This way, my YJ should sit about the
> > > > same, No?
> > > > 5)Replace reassembled leaf
> > > >
> > > > Seems straightforward, what could go wrong? :)
> > > > Joe
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
>

 

I don't know. If you can get one that looks good, there are pros and cons
to using the entire spring, or just one leaf.

Some break-in occurs. If you mix and match, you are likely to accelerate
the process of spring wear. Plus you will need to install a new center
bolt, which can be a pain in the neck. Make sure to use the proper grade
bolt if you do. On the other hand, I think you are right, in that the four
or five bottom leaves from your broken spring, are likely to be a good match
to the other side. Don't forget to use new U-bolts, too. Maybe there is a
pair from a not-too-old vehicle somewhere close to you.

Earle

"Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
news:NXnjg.42$rz4.18@fe11.lga...
> Thanks Earle, I believe the leaf spring assembly for the YJ
> is the same for years '87-'95, couldn't I use the top leaf from any of
those
> years? My quadratec catalog lists it as the same part for those years, But
> it also shows it as a
> 6 leaf assembly. I think mine is a 5.....
> Joe
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:448dfb6a$0$3614$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> > vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
> >
> > I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:gHnjg.36$rz4.20@fe11.lga...
> > > Yes, I used the wrong terminology.
> > > I meant leaf, not link. Also, I had the
> > > bottom and top leaf confused.
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:448df477$0$3543$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > > > I am not getting something you said. It is probably a question of
> > > > terminology. The entire unit is a "leaf spring". The five flat
parts
> > of
> > > > which it is composed are "leaves", not "links". The top leaf is the
> one
> > > > with a bushing on either end. If you can find a top leaf the same
> > length,
> > > > your plan will most likely work.
> > > >
> > > > Earle
> > > >
> > > > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Gokjg.18$_u5.15@fe08.lga...
> > > > > Earle, Here's my plan.....
> > > > >
> > > > > 1)Remove old leaf, right side
> > > > > 2)Disassemble and remove bottom link with broken eyelet
> > > > > 3)Buy used leaf, about the same age or newer and disassemble
> > > > > 4)Assemble 4 upper leafs from my spring and 1 lower one from
> > > > > the one that I purchased. This way, my YJ should sit about the
> > > > > same, No?
> > > > > 5)Replace reassembled leaf
> > > > >
> > > > > Seems straightforward, what could go wrong? :)
> > > > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >
>
>



--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

 

I don't know. If you can get one that looks good, there are pros and cons
to using the entire spring, or just one leaf.

Some break-in occurs. If you mix and match, you are likely to accelerate
the process of spring wear. Plus you will need to install a new center
bolt, which can be a pain in the neck. Make sure to use the proper grade
bolt if you do. On the other hand, I think you are right, in that the four
or five bottom leaves from your broken spring, are likely to be a good match
to the other side. Don't forget to use new U-bolts, too. Maybe there is a
pair from a not-too-old vehicle somewhere close to you.

Earle

"Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
news:NXnjg.42$rz4.18@fe11.lga...
> Thanks Earle, I believe the leaf spring assembly for the YJ
> is the same for years '87-'95, couldn't I use the top leaf from any of
those
> years? My quadratec catalog lists it as the same part for those years, But
> it also shows it as a
> 6 leaf assembly. I think mine is a 5.....
> Joe
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:448dfb6a$0$3614$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> > vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
> >
> > I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:gHnjg.36$rz4.20@fe11.lga...
> > > Yes, I used the wrong terminology.
> > > I meant leaf, not link. Also, I had the
> > > bottom and top leaf confused.
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:448df477$0$3543$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > > > I am not getting something you said. It is probably a question of
> > > > terminology. The entire unit is a "leaf spring". The five flat
parts
> > of
> > > > which it is composed are "leaves", not "links". The top leaf is the
> one
> > > > with a bushing on either end. If you can find a top leaf the same
> > length,
> > > > your plan will most likely work.
> > > >
> > > > Earle
> > > >
> > > > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Gokjg.18$_u5.15@fe08.lga...
> > > > > Earle, Here's my plan.....
> > > > >
> > > > > 1)Remove old leaf, right side
> > > > > 2)Disassemble and remove bottom link with broken eyelet
> > > > > 3)Buy used leaf, about the same age or newer and disassemble
> > > > > 4)Assemble 4 upper leafs from my spring and 1 lower one from
> > > > > the one that I purchased. This way, my YJ should sit about the
> > > > > same, No?
> > > > > 5)Replace reassembled leaf
> > > > >
> > > > > Seems straightforward, what could go wrong? :)
> > > > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >
>
>



--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

 

I don't know. If you can get one that looks good, there are pros and cons
to using the entire spring, or just one leaf.

Some break-in occurs. If you mix and match, you are likely to accelerate
the process of spring wear. Plus you will need to install a new center
bolt, which can be a pain in the neck. Make sure to use the proper grade
bolt if you do. On the other hand, I think you are right, in that the four
or five bottom leaves from your broken spring, are likely to be a good match
to the other side. Don't forget to use new U-bolts, too. Maybe there is a
pair from a not-too-old vehicle somewhere close to you.

Earle

"Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
news:NXnjg.42$rz4.18@fe11.lga...
> Thanks Earle, I believe the leaf spring assembly for the YJ
> is the same for years '87-'95, couldn't I use the top leaf from any of
those
> years? My quadratec catalog lists it as the same part for those years, But
> it also shows it as a
> 6 leaf assembly. I think mine is a 5.....
> Joe
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:448dfb6a$0$3614$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> > vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
> >
> > I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:gHnjg.36$rz4.20@fe11.lga...
> > > Yes, I used the wrong terminology.
> > > I meant leaf, not link. Also, I had the
> > > bottom and top leaf confused.
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:448df477$0$3543$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > > > I am not getting something you said. It is probably a question of
> > > > terminology. The entire unit is a "leaf spring". The five flat
parts
> > of
> > > > which it is composed are "leaves", not "links". The top leaf is the
> one
> > > > with a bushing on either end. If you can find a top leaf the same
> > length,
> > > > your plan will most likely work.
> > > >
> > > > Earle
> > > >
> > > > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Gokjg.18$_u5.15@fe08.lga...
> > > > > Earle, Here's my plan.....
> > > > >
> > > > > 1)Remove old leaf, right side
> > > > > 2)Disassemble and remove bottom link with broken eyelet
> > > > > 3)Buy used leaf, about the same age or newer and disassemble
> > > > > 4)Assemble 4 upper leafs from my spring and 1 lower one from
> > > > > the one that I purchased. This way, my YJ should sit about the
> > > > > same, No?
> > > > > 5)Replace reassembled leaf
> > > > >
> > > > > Seems straightforward, what could go wrong? :)
> > > > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >
>
>



--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com

 

Around here there are lots of old YJ springs kicking around. They all
go flat so folks toss them and get lift springs. You should be able to
find a leaf fairly easily if you check with your local 4x4 clubs.

I know the big rig truck spring shop that replaced my CJ springs can
order just one leaf in.

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)


Joe C wrote:
>
> Thanks Earle, I believe the leaf spring assembly for the YJ
> is the same for years '87-'95, couldn't I use the top leaf from any of those
> years? My quadratec catalog lists it as the same part for those years, But
> it also shows it as a
> 6 leaf assembly. I think mine is a 5.....
> Joe
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:448dfb6a$0$3614$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> > vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
> >
> > I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:gHnjg.36$rz4.20@fe11.lga...
> > > Yes, I used the wrong terminology.
> > > I meant leaf, not link. Also, I had the
> > > bottom and top leaf confused.
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:448df477$0$3543$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > > > I am not getting something you said. It is probably a question of
> > > > terminology. The entire unit is a "leaf spring". The five flat parts
> > of
> > > > which it is composed are "leaves", not "links". The top leaf is the
> one
> > > > with a bushing on either end. If you can find a top leaf the same
> > length,
> > > > your plan will most likely work.
> > > >
> > > > Earle
> > > >
> > > > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Gokjg.18$_u5.15@fe08.lga...
> > > > > Earle, Here's my plan.....
> > > > >
> > > > > 1)Remove old leaf, right side
> > > > > 2)Disassemble and remove bottom link with broken eyelet
> > > > > 3)Buy used leaf, about the same age or newer and disassemble
> > > > > 4)Assemble 4 upper leafs from my spring and 1 lower one from
> > > > > the one that I purchased. This way, my YJ should sit about the
> > > > > same, No?
> > > > > 5)Replace reassembled leaf
> > > > >
> > > > > Seems straightforward, what could go wrong? :)
> > > > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >

 

Around here there are lots of old YJ springs kicking around. They all
go flat so folks toss them and get lift springs. You should be able to
find a leaf fairly easily if you check with your local 4x4 clubs.

I know the big rig truck spring shop that replaced my CJ springs can
order just one leaf in.

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)


Joe C wrote:
>
> Thanks Earle, I believe the leaf spring assembly for the YJ
> is the same for years '87-'95, couldn't I use the top leaf from any of those
> years? My quadratec catalog lists it as the same part for those years, But
> it also shows it as a
> 6 leaf assembly. I think mine is a 5.....
> Joe
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:448dfb6a$0$3614$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> > vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
> >
> > I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:gHnjg.36$rz4.20@fe11.lga...
> > > Yes, I used the wrong terminology.
> > > I meant leaf, not link. Also, I had the
> > > bottom and top leaf confused.
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:448df477$0$3543$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > > > I am not getting something you said. It is probably a question of
> > > > terminology. The entire unit is a "leaf spring". The five flat parts
> > of
> > > > which it is composed are "leaves", not "links". The top leaf is the
> one
> > > > with a bushing on either end. If you can find a top leaf the same
> > length,
> > > > your plan will most likely work.
> > > >
> > > > Earle
> > > >
> > > > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Gokjg.18$_u5.15@fe08.lga...
> > > > > Earle, Here's my plan.....
> > > > >
> > > > > 1)Remove old leaf, right side
> > > > > 2)Disassemble and remove bottom link with broken eyelet
> > > > > 3)Buy used leaf, about the same age or newer and disassemble
> > > > > 4)Assemble 4 upper leafs from my spring and 1 lower one from
> > > > > the one that I purchased. This way, my YJ should sit about the
> > > > > same, No?
> > > > > 5)Replace reassembled leaf
> > > > >
> > > > > Seems straightforward, what could go wrong? :)
> > > > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >

 

Around here there are lots of old YJ springs kicking around. They all
go flat so folks toss them and get lift springs. You should be able to
find a leaf fairly easily if you check with your local 4x4 clubs.

I know the big rig truck spring shop that replaced my CJ springs can
order just one leaf in.

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)


Joe C wrote:
>
> Thanks Earle, I believe the leaf spring assembly for the YJ
> is the same for years '87-'95, couldn't I use the top leaf from any of those
> years? My quadratec catalog lists it as the same part for those years, But
> it also shows it as a
> 6 leaf assembly. I think mine is a 5.....
> Joe
>
> "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:448dfb6a$0$3614$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> > vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
> >
> > I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:gHnjg.36$rz4.20@fe11.lga...
> > > Yes, I used the wrong terminology.
> > > I meant leaf, not link. Also, I had the
> > > bottom and top leaf confused.
> > > Joe
> > >
> > > "Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:448df477$0$3543$88260bb3@free.teranews.com...
> > > > I am not getting something you said. It is probably a question of
> > > > terminology. The entire unit is a "leaf spring". The five flat parts
> > of
> > > > which it is composed are "leaves", not "links". The top leaf is the
> one
> > > > with a bushing on either end. If you can find a top leaf the same
> > length,
> > > > your plan will most likely work.
> > > >
> > > > Earle
> > > >
> > > > "Joe C" <no-more-spam@no-spam.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Gokjg.18$_u5.15@fe08.lga...
> > > > > Earle, Here's my plan.....
> > > > >
> > > > > 1)Remove old leaf, right side
> > > > > 2)Disassemble and remove bottom link with broken eyelet
> > > > > 3)Buy used leaf, about the same age or newer and disassemble
> > > > > 4)Assemble 4 upper leafs from my spring and 1 lower one from
> > > > > the one that I purchased. This way, my YJ should sit about the
> > > > > same, No?
> > > > > 5)Replace reassembled leaf
> > > > >
> > > > > Seems straightforward, what could go wrong? :)
> > > > > Joe
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
> >

 

Earle Horton wrote:
> This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
>
> I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.

Welding changes temper of the spring in that area, which would lead to
cracks (if tempered to hard) or a nice soft spot bend if the temper is
too soft. Basically impossible to get it just right... You might luck
out but I'm sure the odds are seriously against it.

--
Simon
"I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein

 

Earle Horton wrote:
> This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
>
> I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.

Welding changes temper of the spring in that area, which would lead to
cracks (if tempered to hard) or a nice soft spot bend if the temper is
too soft. Basically impossible to get it just right... You might luck
out but I'm sure the odds are seriously against it.

--
Simon
"I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein

 

Earle Horton wrote:
> This plan should work then, although you may find that the top leaf is
> vehicle specific. It won't hurt to ask around though.
>
> I saw a guy try to weld one once. It didn't work.

Welding changes temper of the spring in that area, which would lead to
cracks (if tempered to hard) or a nice soft spot bend if the temper is
too soft. Basically impossible to get it just right... You might luck
out but I'm sure the odds are seriously against it.

--
Simon
"I may be wrong, but I'm not uncertain." -- Robert A. Heinlein