Re: Need softer springs...
 

I have the same problem, if you get a workable
solution, please post it!!
I posted the same thing a while back, was told
to take it offroad and bounce it around to break
the springs in. I don't think I would survive if I
tried that!!!
I bought my YJ used, previous owner installed
new 4" lift, almost feels like there is no spring
at all. I can jump up and down on bumper, moves
maybe 1". Tried disconnecting a shock, it's
definitely the springs.(Took off the swaybar too)
I am considering removing all 4 shocks,
then going offroad, to really give the springs a workout,
but I think my best bet is going to be to take out a leaf
on each corner.
But first, I will try loosening up the shackles a
little. They don't look like they are overtightened,
but with Poly bushings, might be hard to tell just
by looks.
Good luck on yours, if I get a solution, I'll
post it.
Tookie

Re: Need softer springs...
 

Let me guess - Rough Country.


"Tookie " <tookie@cox.net> wrote in message
news:3f09040a.12410109@news.east.cox.net...
> I have the same problem, if you get a workable
> solution, please post it!!
> I posted the same thing a while back, was told
> to take it offroad and bounce it around to break
> the springs in. I don't think I would survive if I
> tried that!!!
> I bought my YJ used, previous owner installed
> new 4" lift, almost feels like there is no spring
> at all. I can jump up and down on bumper, moves
> maybe 1". Tried disconnecting a shock, it's
> definitely the springs.(Took off the swaybar too)
> I am considering removing all 4 shocks,
> then going offroad, to really give the springs a workout,
> but I think my best bet is going to be to take out a leaf
> on each corner.
> But first, I will try loosening up the shackles a
> little. They don't look like they are overtightened,
> but with Poly bushings, might be hard to tell just
> by looks.
> Good luck on yours, if I get a solution, I'll
> post it.
> Tookie
>

Re: Need softer springs...
 

On Tue, 08 Jul 2003 16:47:15 GMT, "Desert YJ"
<jeepaholics@earthlink.net> wrote:

>Let me guess - Rough Country.
>
I'm not sure what brand my lift is, springs
are painted black over any kind of I.D. labels
that might be present

>"Tookie " <tookie@cox.net> wrote in message
>news:3f09040a.12410109@news.east.cox.net...
>> I have the same problem, if you get a workable
>> solution, please post it!!
>> I posted the same thing a while back, was told
>> to take it offroad and bounce it around to break
>> the springs in. I don't think I would survive if I
>> tried that!!!
>> I bought my YJ used, previous owner installed
>> new 4" lift, almost feels like there is no spring
>> at all. I can jump up and down on bumper, moves
>> maybe 1". Tried disconnecting a shock, it's
>> definitely the springs.(Took off the swaybar too)
>> I am considering removing all 4 shocks,
>> then going offroad, to really give the springs a workout,
>> but I think my best bet is going to be to take out a leaf
>> on each corner.
>> But first, I will try loosening up the shackles a
>> little. They don't look like they are overtightened,
>> but with Poly bushings, might be hard to tell just
>> by looks.
>> Good luck on yours, if I get a solution, I'll
>> post it.
>> Tookie
>>
>
>