How To Install New Leaf Springs - Rough Country

[@vonJaerschky]

Great video! Just spent 7 hours with my son putting new leaf springs in his 91 XJ. I'd be lying if I said it was easy, but we got 'er done and your video was a huge help! Thanks!

[@eaglewarrior8707]

If you have a hydraulic lift. It takes 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on skill and preparation.

[@DustySteel]

@@eaglewarrior8707 I would agree and add amount of rust.

[@matthewnegrete6230]

@@eaglewarrior8707 absolutely, I've been working on my xj passenger leaf spring for about 4 days so far, today I just purchased my first sawzall, these leafs are coming out..

[@CorbinAshton]

Don't lower the axle too far down at first, and the bolt holding the leaf springs in place will have less pressure on it. Helping the bolt come out easier.

[@kylespringford5116]

Thats what i was thinking, you can see when it lets lose how much pressure was keeping that bolt in haha

[@tizoculloa1035]

That's how I did it , new sponsor should be PB blaster, lol

[@tizoculloa1035]

Also easier just to replace it from the shacklebolt down, have the shackles already on the springs

[@Zoofactory]

Matt, you’re saving my marriage with this video, who knows where I would’ve ended up. Thank you my man.🙏

[@sargemarine3709]

My 92 has half a mil on it. Still tearing it up !!! Rough Country has one more subscriber. I installed the leafs 15 yrs ago.

[@paulcrooks6008]

P B blast is the nectar oil of the gods! It's amazing! I always spray every nut and bolt first.

[@ultramarine3527]

Shit I sprayed my shocks with it and boom no shear bolt ug ug

[@kenewayne1]

dude..love you're "no BS", very easy to understand videos!! I just joined the "jeeping" community with a POS '98 xj...can't wait to turn it into something nice!! Just subscribed to Rough Country as well! Thanks Matt!

[@theadorefischer7912]

Great video it’s always nice to see how innovative mechanics get to loosen nuts and bolts.

[@6.6shadow]

been a fan of the channel for a while. haven't tried the jack yet but i will now, my xj is stubborn!

[@scottgrigsby4210]

Gosh I feel so lucky, I live in AZ, I have a 2000 XJ. it is rust free, no problems with bolts seizing up, I am in the process of installing Rough Country 4.5 leaf springs as we speak, all of my bolts are coming off with ease my Cherokee is from AZ no rust

[@nickjohnson9704]

"After about 5 hours of hard work, you'll have that sucker right out of there... now only 3 more to go!" Hahah... Glad it's not just me!!!

[@noramurphy9070]

U fact bully lol 😆😂🤣

[@aaronhjelmstrom9727]

Thanks for the great video. This showed me that this is one of the few repairs or modifications that I dont want to do myself at home.

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

If you are not going to reuse the leaf spring you are removing USE HEAT to break the bolt loose I use a propane torch (Yellow bottle) Or sometimes Heat / cool / heat / cool etc. I cool it with WD-40 because it penetrates as it loosens. Great idea using the jack for leverage!

[@MrMrsregor]

heat is the only way i could get mine off, just make sure you dont catch the interior of fire when doing the front bolt.!. and i think the yellow bottle you are talking about is MAPP gas (methylacetylene-propadiene propane).?. it burns hotter than propane but uses a different torch head

[@AJAYSHARMA-gp9iy]

+sony mathew how many spring leaf in your bolero I m mecanic spring leaf in bihar siwan jila chappra

[@michaelkennedy8573]

Little top tip! If you are tightening bolts that are subject to coming loose, What to do is draw a line down the nut and down a bit further to whatever it's connected to... That way a quick check would be to confirm the lines are matching!

[@dhebert111]

Thank god for snipes, (breaker bars), Being a pipe fitter in the oil patch, I've used them thousands of times and I never go to work without a few of them in the truck.

[@joebhall5439]

Thank you for sharing this. I want to replace the springs on my 1980 Jeep and after watching this I feel I could do it myself and not pay a shop. The leaves more money for other needed items.

[@banjojoeanddanielle]

Great video. I had to cut a few of the bolts on mine. The Diablo carbide blade was the best i've ever used for a reciprocating saw. It was way quicker! And put a torch to them and they spin easier, too. Thanks for the video!

[@paulcrooks6008]

Yes the Diablo blades will outlast several of the other brands. PB blast on the nuts and bolts works wonders too!

[@JeepJohn]

If i can suggest something. ( I know this maybe highly debated) Anti seize on the suspension bolts. Buy a tub of the stuff. Use it library. I learned over the years. It keep rust down. I tighten the bolts every so often. And never had a problem. But if I need to remove a bolt... They come off without a fight. And Dielectric grease too. (All electrical plugs) Off road and corrosion is a big problem. If you dont have Anti seize on hand Axle grease can help just does not seem to last as long. AND ALWAYS CHECK SUSPENSION BOLTS REGULARLY, Even if you torqued to spec.. better safe then broken on the trail. I also use Dielectric grease on the little trim screws where they mount into plastic. makes installation/removal smoother too. My friends used to think i was crazy.. Now they all have large tubs of the stuff because of the time it saves.

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

...stuffs GREAT, ain't it??!! You don't have to go ape shit with it though, a little goes a long way.

[@thetravellingstamps]

Lol. Use it library. I do agree though!

[@zip7806]

Lock tight blue keeps corrosion out too.

[@wranglernash5799]

@@thetravellingstamps itll get all over the books at the library... dont take it there

[@n2daair23]

Do I have to be quiet

[@jeremylakenes6859]

3:35 just saved me a ton of time not removing the bumper. Can’t believe I missed that!!! I’m buying a shirt!

[@JPonce_87]

I subscribed to rough country! y'all are the best channels for my 95 jeep cherokee sport!

[@ianjohnson2112]

Really helpful stuff ,I️ am so happy with your videos ,just did 4.5 rough country lift on my sons xj , videos made life so much easier : Please keep up the GREAT work !!!

[@mattheweburns]

Thanks for the trick! I'll probably have to use the same technique next weekend. I noticed that my XJ is starting to handle like a walmaruk shopping cart, just a glance down below and wow the leaf springs are completely flat with no load! Thanks for all you do, cheers!

[@brandonjones152]

Nice and chill workout 🏋️‍♀️ good work

[@aaronhjelmstrom9727]

Subscribed to the rough country channel. Love your channel. Definitely helping me with my new to me 98 XJ. Overall it's in good shape but damn the po neglected some of the basic maintenance and now stuff is getting done.

[@kennethnunez4247]

The best video how to install leaf springs 👍

[@2012CHR2012]

going to look for some kroil tomorrow, and soak em. im planing on doing my springs wednesday. omg this will be fun. "89 jeep" no rust believe it or not lets hope the bolts are not!

[@markszostak5808]

Great video. Need to change leaf springs soon on 1990 Cherokee base model. This video very helpful.

[@bigpoppaaaron3367]

Subscribed to RC! - My favorite part of this series is the rubber lip voice over in the intro! LOL

[@d2dap636]

Mr. Rogers of off-roading, good stuff.

[@starliteaquatics7308]

I have a 1999 jeep cherokee limited i want to do 4 inch lift .. i have a 2 inch spacer lift in front and well the back is sagging so needless to say im ready to give her the makeover probably even replacing the springs in front to not have to use spacers .. MY QUESTION is i have double Carden drive shafts front and back do i need to do Transfer Case Drop? And where can i get a 4 inch lift Kit with Complete leaf spring packs?

[@dirtyjersey9346]

Any suggestion on how to fix a stripped shackle nut (bolt that goes in the frame) who ever did the add a leaf stripped it any ideas on how to get a bolt to go in

[@timshockley4645]

When changing to your heavy duty Springs, it will lift the vehicle sum so will you need to change your opinion Angle with shim's under the leaf Springs.

[@mandp151985]

What size U-bolts do I need for the dana 35?

[@jalatecompa]

Hi the nut of the bolt spring leaf get detached from the inner part of the chassis, ( leaf spring of the front side) so how you fix that?

[@jessthayn]

As always great video, add a leaf just gave out on my 98 xj so time for an upgrade. I subscribed!

[@SuperDagod1]

So on your jeep cherokee it has rubber bushings for that shackle connection to the leaf. Mine has a metal roller in that leaf end? Is this normal? IF so how do I get the old metal roller out?

[@garyking262]

I have an 87 Jeep Wrangler YJ I ordered 4 inch lift leaf springs what else do I have to change up on if I put 4 inches on it do I have to change out the brake cable lines or anything else like that and I also change the engine mounts is there something for the transmission as well for the standard

[@johndudley613]

Will you be able to keep the other leaf spring loose on the other side to push the pin into its hole ? I'm talking about the second size you'd do. Thanks!!

[@negative5009]

Are those regulars leaf springs ? Or does it really exist some leaf spring that may give you some lift on inches? 2 , 3 , inches? I want to put new set leaf springs on my truck. , but I also would love at least 3 " lift in back! I'm thinking in doing new set leaf springs , prob. 2" blocks, new shocks! If you could help me with some ideas or tips would be great ! Mine is 2003 2wd ranger ! Thank you !

[@johnvela8100]

hey whats up mat its john from the 956 got my day driver . its a toyota t 100 2.7 standard put a ton of parts injector s fuel pump plugs wireings tps . and air flow mass sencior and discover that it doesn't have a pulse its got ground and power . they say its my computer . what do u think please let me know .ill be on line.

[@kenthedenstrom4099]

Thanks Matt just about to change my flat springs

[@GIJohnnyB83]

I attempted to install these same shackles today...it did not go nearly as smooth as yours. The bolts had to be threaded through the holes in the new shackles and did not slide right in like yours did. Also, for some reason, the bolt provided with the kit must have been a different thread than the OE bolt? I don't know but it was very difficult to tighten. I also ended up having to burn out the bushings from my leaf springs (I did not replace my leafs) to remove the shackles...such a PITA.

[@АлександрПерчов-ж9у]

I dunno, Mr. Bleeper, is this the first time you've removed stock leaf springs? I'd like to see him remove the steering arm from an old K5 from the 70's; now that would be entertaining!

[@Doitforyoself]

I want to add a flat bed on my dodge 2500 single axle diesel truck. Would adding a spring on each side safely help with payload capacity? Also, would adding the springs and airbags be beneficial or do airbags serve the same purpose?

[@Thegoldenspartan]

Wow you had an easier time than I did, I could back the boots out of the frame, but not out of the bushing, had to cut them out. Bolts where $8 a piece from jeep. Hardest* thing to do on the lift.

[@dominicksnow2049]

Will poor shackle angle cause a bounce in the rear end? If not what will cause it on this lift?

[@no1gdfella]

Great vids Matt. I have a 98 Cherokee xj, great vehicle if you can keep up on the rust... lol

[@rcpartsbreaker]

what ya do when the centering pin head busts and gets stuck in the axle housing?

[@LetsGetWEIRD199]

what about extended brake lines and did you need to do a sye when you did this

[@jayotvos]

Subscribed to Rough Country!

[@alexmagers6595]

About to install a whole lift myself for the first time - what kind of grease do we use? Any names appreciated.

[@mikemong3446]

subscribed. thanks for the info on the leaf springs. gonna be real helpful. 2000 jeep cherokee that I'm restoring.

[@CounterclutchHD]

I am having trouble finding the right bolts to buy for my shackles and leaf springs. Can you send me a link?

[@jalatecompa]

where i can buy those leafs springs? what model are they for a 2001 xj

[@jimdavidson5208]

Don't torque with an impact gun like you are doing in the video. U bolt nuts only require like 80ftlbs. Over torque provides a harsher ride and less flex. This is an important step. TORQUE THE NUTS.

[@SomethingAlwaysGood]

What is a the tightness for the 2500HD? 90ft lbs?

[@samuelyi9189]

@@SomethingAlwaysGood You may already know but it all depends on the u bolt thickness. 5/8 for example is about 115-125

[@John750pizzia]

PLEASE HELP : When putting the pin in the hole on the leaf he said "to get it to move in there you loosen the bolts on the other side to make it easier to move it. What bolts exactly does he mean? As well, what if the leaf spring isn't aligned with the extended shackle, how do I make it go so it is? By just hammering it ?

[@christophersilmon8073]

Great! Guy! Great work

[@killaklown1080]

Can any one help me out ? A shop put my 4.5 in lift on today on my 99 xj and the back is sitting super high ! On the leafs there is + and - can any one tell me Wich way the plus should face ?

[@qdoggyrufruf]

Broke the front leaf bolt trying to get it out. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

[@meganf98]

Love the channel and just subscribed to rough country.

[@UnitCrane514]

Are those considered "long travel" leafs? Or are they just for the lift?

[@bothomas8415]

Hello just wondering how long these leafs will last before they begin sagging? Wondering if rc will last or not

[@lolotampo4457]

newbie here, my car has a leaf spring installed with a contact under the axle and does not sit on the axle just like what is on the video. Is that still good or should I change it?

[@mannyj9644]

What’s the difference between. The two holes on shackles ? Top and bottom

[@jimdavidson5208]

Spray all the nuts and bolts a week PRIOR to loosening them. Use PB Blaster only as it has a surfactant inside the can. Will save you a lot of effort.

[@rafael6688]

hi, I was about to replace the leafs on my 95, I also add the leaf from rough country, the problem is, it's short about 2 inches, do I need to buy the extended shackles? thanx.

[@theomallow114]

Hey, I just left... well... I didn't leave anything anywhere. In super duper stoned. I subscribed to rough country. At rough country TV. Or whatever. So how about that t shirt and all that cool stuff matt... how about they sponsor up some... I dunno. Some jeep parts. I am taking donations for my non-profit jeep. So... holler at me haha

[@justusdeboer4469]

What size are the front bolts on the leaf springs? I had to cut mine lol

[@vid21jgg]

Enjoyed your video and did subscribe to rough country tv.

[@Izzydominguez22]

I recommend anyone doing this just buys new bolts for the front of the leaf springs as I had to cut mine in order to get it out. No pry bar or penetrating fluid in the world was getting this thing out. The bushing and bolt had become one. It wasn’t very rusty it’s just that the bushing had compressed completely around the bolt. The bolt part number is 34202118.

[@JKU_CompleteChaos]

Man I can’t get the front bolts out is there any tricks for this

[@gilmolina5451]

cool video dude a do you have a how to video on a add leaf I just got 4.5 lift kit from RC and I'm not sure if do it right ..... 😨

[@florisjanmaat2969]

What are the dimensions of the bolts for the shackle? and the U bolts to connect the leafs to the axle?

[@florisjanmaat2969]

preferably in milimiters

[@MrMGutierrez84]

Hey guys I have a question. I bought a yj from a private party. She said the jeep has a 3” lift but I’m not sure if that is accurate. The vehicle is a 94 Wrangler S with a 4.0. Is it necessary to change motor mounts too due to lift? How can I measure to see what the actual lift is?

[@leroylira8460]

Did you drop the wight of the vehicle on the springs before tightens there bolts ? Or it doesn’t matter ?

[@bleepinjeep]

Yes, you should

[@conservativetexan2289]

hey bro just wanted to ask you I installed a ruff country 3inch lift . after the install I've been having a vibration while driving and at about 45meh there's a grinding noise when I let off the gas! PLEASE help me this is my daily driver!! thank you

[@jetsgo66]

Probably your pinion angle, look it up. Need some shims or different shackles

[@conservativetexan2289]

+jetsgo66 thanks for the tip. lowering the transfer case tomorrow hope it helps

[@rudyterry5075]

nick Yanez did the transfer car drop help or did you have to add shims?

[@billyquist9237]

Subscribed to rough country

[@niedobd]

Can anyone out there help me out with the specs on the stock bolts: leaf to frame, leaf to shackle, and shackle to frame? I can't find them anywhere, and I want to have the replacements ready for when I grind these beasts off. 1996 XJ 4.0L 4WD w/Chrysler 8.25 axle Thanks!

[@lazerfang930]

is there a reason your drive shaft is disconnected? does that make a difference?

[@SomethingAlwaysGood]

Question can you take back side off first?

[@MSpeedThree]

How did your shortened wheelbase and vertical shackle angle work out for you after installing those Rough Cuntry springs? There's a reason they are called "Rough" Country. I am taking mine off today and replacing them with Rubicon Express. Just a warning to anyone considering RC leafs.

[@benjaminwilliams111]

Which lift did you use for this? 3.5, 4.5, etc

[@miguelsuazo761]

What size lift is this

[@seanravhb4105]

hey great work very helpful vidios subscribed and to rough country as requested!

[@tungstensemsch6348]

Does anyone know what or where to find the load specs for those u bolts?

[@ericgalindo101691]

hey good video. did you use any black coating on the brackets to prevent rust ?

[@jackcoleman2295]

Hey Bleepin Jeep! Just wondering if a 3" rough country add-a-leaf kit, instead of a full leaf pack kit, would work with my stock leaf springs, they're sagging but not flat yet. I have heard that the add-a-leaf will flatten out with sagging springs. I am wondering because it is considerably cheaper than a kit with full leaf packs. Thanks in advance!

[@bleepinjeep]

+Jack Coleman well you could end up with only 2.5" in the back... Full springs are the way to go if you can afford it.

[@jackcoleman2295]

+BleepinJeep Well then I might just have to get full springs! Thanks guys and I find your videos to be super helpful and awesome. Keepem' up!

[@ReVo792]

Just put on 6 leaf springs on my 98 xj in my general automotive class last weak I had 3 saggy springs and the top spring cracked in two on both sides

[@jamesrandolph2563]

does anyone know if stock 1999 Grand Cherokee leafs fit 1999 Cherokees

[@sjohnson9393]

Subscribed to rough country!!

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[@fahad54]

Very simple n efficiently done.

[@tarmzeni1328]

so these can lower your truck?

[@caseyheck4186]

any body have tips on how to remove the rear leaf spring eye bolt?

[@zjhimle4378]

What size deep socket

[@dreisbachbill]

HELP!! As I tried to remove the front leaf spring bolt on my 99 Cherokee it appears the steel sleeve inside the bushing has seized onto the bolt. so as I turn the bolt the sleeve is coming with it and bending the hangar / frame. What do I do now? I have a pic but cannot seem to share it here...

[@Smokevolt]

Same problem here, and my rear bolt spins with no result

[@matthewjenkins4505]

Driver's side front and back is down a half inch. I"m installing the ACOS spacer in the front, but can I put a half inch block under the leaf spring? Does that exist.?

[@bleepinjeep]

Yes

[@sumeetsharma261]

i have subscribed this. this was really helpful. great job

[@no1gdfella]

subscribed to Rough Country TV

[@Handsx]

ive heard from a couple people to actually lower the weight of the car onto the new leaf springs then tighten them all the way so you get a less bouncy ride. any thoughts?

[@bleepinjeep]

Yes, that apparently is the proper way, get the weight on before tightening.

[@Handsx]

with that cleared up, ive read torque specs ranging all over the place. 52 ft lb for ubolts. 62/80/109 ft lb for leaf to frame (front) AND leaf to shackle. and 80/109 for shackle to body. on top of that, if you use anti seize all the specs will be the lowest recommended values as in 52 u bolts, 62 frame/shackle, 80 shackle frame. thoughts on this?

[@bleepinjeep]

+-iDol-Hands get a Haynes manual cause every vehicle is different.

[@hugeslacker]

I've been soaking all my suspension bolts with pb blaster and liquid wrench all week to do my springs tomorrow. I don't know which is better but one must have worked lol

[@CowPigTurkey]

+hugeslacker USE ACETONE AND ATF 50/50 ITS A MILLION TIMES BETTER IT WILL MAKE EVERYTHING SO EASY!!!!!

[@jimk.8424]

+CowPigTurkey Do you mix them together?

[@rakkassan2187]

try used automatic transmission fluid to break free those stubborn fasteners..

[@peelman1506]

I don't think I've ever seen the front spring bushing bolt come out without having th welded nut braking off or the metal bushing sleeve rust welded onto the bolt.

[@reconpatriot]

I'm in the process of installing the RC 4.5" X series kit as we speak! Front was way easier ,but a bit more technical than the rear. On my '96, Both of my front spring eye bolts had to be sawsall'd off. Stupid sleeve was froze to the bolts! I soaked the damn bolts with PB blast every day for a week before I even attempted to remove them.Drivers side nut broke off inside the frame. I had to cut a hole in the bottom of the frame, remove the stock nut and replace with a nylon lock nut, and new bolt. I figure I'll just fold the flaps back over the hole I cut in the frame and weld it up.then spray it down with some undercoating. Probably have to do the same on the Passenger side. Tip: make damn sure you have a long breaker bar and a long cheater pipe before you even attempt this! It's still gonna suck.