adding a leaf

[Snake]

well its close to the time that i rip apart my rear to do painting.Now my leafsprings are still good car sits very level.But i do want a little lift back there a guy at a spring shop says add a leaf it will give me inch and a half lift.Thats what i like.New springs are not in the budget right now.Has anyone here done this.any tips on this.Thanks .

 

[Twisted72]

I took my spring's in and had 1 main leaf added per side and than reclamped,they work great,that was ten years ago.Cheaper than new ones if your spring's are worth saving.You'll know when they take them apart,Good luck

 

[charger70]

I did it to my Duster and a 72 Swinger I had.
I doubled up the 3rd spring down.
It didnt hurt the ride either.
If you do it yourself, use a C-clamp to hold the springs together as you remove the center bolt.

 

[BrianT]

I added a leaf to my son's Cherokee and lifted the rear end 2 inches without changing ride comfort. Pretty straight forward to take leaf packs apart and put back together again. Do it one side at a time, and leave the rear end in the car.

 

[Snake]

thanksss guys that is just what i wanted to here. cheers