Leaf Spring and Bushing Replacement Tips on a Jeep from Quadratec! Cherokee XJ
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- How I changed my sagging leaf springs and bushings and what parts and tools I used on my Jeep Cherokee XJ
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Just got done doing mine, all I can say is HEAT is your only friend and a big pipe. All bolts came loose no issues and no more saggy rear!!
Thanks
Yes without heat the original lock locktite and rust would break the internal nut. Glad you are back on the road!
Man after my own heart! I own 2 Cherokees; a 94' and a 95'. Both run like tops! Fairly easy to work on, and very reliable! I do all of my own work. I take my time and do it right. You seem to do the same! Excellent videos! Keep it up!👍
Thank you and thanks for watching. The XJ's are getting harder and harder to find. I would get another one if I could find one in my area!
My 95 is shutting off randomly. Changed the fuel filter (2 years since last filter change) nastiness came out. Thought the problem was solved. It's not. I have a fuel pump arriving in a couple of days, hoping this will solve the problem. Any thoughts on other causes? Thanks for any and all help. God bless and stay well.
@@projectbumblejeep4190, you might want to drop your tank and clean it out. Not sure if a 95 has a metal tank (both my 2000's have a plastic tank) if it has corrosion you might need to replace, also I would rent a fuel pressure guage from Autozone (free when you return, loaner tool program) and check to make sure pressure is within spec
Really like the detail you included in this video. My question is: is the ride with the new rear suspension different in any way than before the change? Is the ride on the highway and on dirt/rocky roads a little stiffer or rougher or about the same? Stability and control about the same? I'm asking because I may follow your lead and do very much the same work with my own Jeep. I'm in the process of ordering pretty much the same parts from Quadratec. I have a 2000 Jeep XJ 4-dr 4x4 4wd with trailer tow package. 179K miles. The front and rear suspension has not been modified, and still all original. (I have replaced the shocks several years ago though.) I discovered the factory leaf springs supplied on my Jeep were 52000706AB (via body code plate data matched to Jeep parts catalog pdf), which are "standard duty" shown on Quadratec site, as opposed to a more heavy duty spring. Wondering if your original springs were the same, and that you chose a heavy duty spring to install to prevent sagging look? So, I may order the same springs you had ordered, based on your answers. On the Quadratec page for replacement suspension parts there are about 8 different leaf springs to choose from. It's nice to have choices but tricky to understand how the larger free arch numbers will really affect ride height as well as ride quality and handling. Look forward to your thoughts on this. Thanks
The ride, stability and control are about the same in hwy driving. The dirt and bumpy roads are better as the rear no longer bottoms out on small bumps. I just got back from a cross country trip about 4000 miles. Loaded with camping gear and bike rack it drive extremely well. My Jeep also had standard duty leafs from the factory. I'm keeping the suspension 100% stock except these leaf springs. I'm 100 percent satisfied and wouldn't change a thing. Prior to the leaf spring swap with the exact same load I would get rear sway and bottom out on the bump stops with minor bumps
@@MajorWeakness This is really helpful info. Glad the new suspension worked out so well on such a long cross country trip! I think I will order the same springs Thanks.
Could you tell me the arch and the spring load weight?
Unfortunately I don't remember. These are still sold at Quadratec so clink the link in the description and see if they have the specs. They are still working great!
Hey @majorweakness would you by any chance know what the stock ride height is on this? Thank you
No I don't know but mine seem stock just looking at it. Possibly check out some of the XJ forums
Thanks👍 and nice video
Great video! Pro tip:
A friend of mine who is no longer with us, the great Carroll Smith (Carroll Shelby's Chief Engineer on the Le Mans winning factory Ford GT-40 program) told me that when you have the red Loctited bolt glowing red-hot, hit it with a big ass hammer and it will help break the adhesive loose before you attack it with the breaker bar.
Wow, what an interesting person to get a pro tip from! I'll definitely remember that! Thank you
How about an update on the leaf springs? I've heard that the Crown springs sag rather quickly? IDK, but I went with a set of Old Man Emus.
Still working like new and have been across the USA twice!. I did purchase the towing package ones that are more heavy duty
I have to imagine the torch burns off paint/undercoating all around the bolts? I have seen this method in several videos/tutorials…but no one seems to paint or undercoat? Won’t this whole area rust quickly?
I'm in the deep south so not an issue down here but you are correct.
Wrong. So much wrong information that people are okay with, lol 😅that’s amazing.
Give specifics please . I wouldn't want to mislead anyone...but funny my repair has worked flawlessly and jeep been across country twice since this repair 🤔
Ma boi tweakin rite here 6:02
Great video man. How do I get the bolts out if I popped that back nut off the frame accidentally?
www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/shackle-bolt-weld-nut-spinning-free-heres-fix-225263/
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Great video. Glad I haven’t driven mine much since I bought it in October because it’s missing two on the RH side in the front half. Also glad I didn’t take it 2.5 hours away to carry an engine for my other vehicle back home in it.
I did this job. It was comical. Wish I could have watched this before I did mine. Great video as always.
thanks for the video , i just got my first X j and it came with rear leaf springs , ive heard storys about how hard it can be to get these out but after you sharing these tips on how to get them out i feel alot more confident thanks !!!! Godbless you
Thanks. Best of luck with your XJ. Great vehicle and easy to work on!
Hi, could I get a full parts list?
Look in the description and each part link is listed
How in the heck does all that heat not get to the Gas tank? I'm not sure I dare, but no guts, no glory. 🔥
Just make sure you do not Smell any gad before starting. If u Smell fumes then there is a chance of explosion
@@MajorWeakness well this basically scared me out of doing my own leaf springs....lol
@@ItstheGr1m it's really not that bad but takes patience and big tools lol
So much GROOVIness with premium red grease 🤔 and new bushings and leaf spring smoothness.
I don't see why yall think u have to torch all the bolts...u do not have to heat them up. I use a 3' breaker bar and I have no problems getting them off...my leaf springs haven't been touched since 1994 and it's not pretty under there...lots of rust...never used anything besides pb blaster and a breaker bar
I've got multiple jeeps. Broken many suspension bolts including leaf spring bolts. Some are lucky and don't have this problem even with lots of rust. It's not just the rust it's the Bushings seizing to the bolt. Heat also melts the factory loctite
Blessings, John 3:16. Jesus loves you.
AMEN!
Thank you.. And thanks for the torquel specs that helps allot
Glad it helps
Very well done. Text book correct and we'll recorded. Subbed Dandahermit
Thank you
Hey Major, on replacing the stock shackles the weld faces the rear correct?
Yes correct the weld faces rear of jeep for stock shackles
@@MajorWeakness awesome! Thank you Major. God bless you and yours In Jesus Name my friend! Have a great night!
Another question, when you placed your order with Quadratec, did you order the same exact bolt for the 3 locations on each spring, i.e., 1 at the front eye, 1 where the rear eye connects to the shackle, and 1 where the shackle mounts to the frame? I'm confused a little by the parts diagrams on the Quadratec site and also OEM parts catalogue pdf. Also, I noticed the Quadratec site doesn't seem to provide the ability to order the locking hex flange nut for the bolt connecting the spring to the shackle. Were you able to order them through Quadratec or did you buy elsewhere? or reuse existing nut?
All purchased through Quadratec including all new nuts. I believe all bolts were exactly the same. All parts were listed in the description
@@MajorWeakness OK thanks.
So what if you don't have a shop press to install the bushings into the springs? I love videos like this that show how to do a job while having a huge shop and extra tools that most people probably don't have available to them
Size of shop irrelevant. Harbor Freight press 99.99. Or use a big hammer. Both probably work but I have a press so I used it. The press is a small investment compared to what a shop would charge. Google "pressing leaf spring bushings with a vise or hammer" and I'm sure there are videos that can help you.
My leaf spring bolts were only hand-tightened…so it wasn’t too bad to remove them ;)
You should drive the Dodge Daytona, they are glued together!
The Turismo spring bolts aren’t rated for hand built speaker boxes from scrap wood.
@@tbrady2020 get some of that oil off the driveway to lube the bolts
My springs are completely flat and I was going to do this, but I think I'll hold off cause I don't want to be twerking on any nuts.
What’s the measurement between your wheel center cap and fender with the HD spring?
I just did front and rear springs on my ‘01 but suspect I was mistakenly sent HD rears. My front distance is 17” and rear is 18.5”! Not a fan of how it looks.
I'll measure and report back by Saturday
Nicely done Major.No broken bolts,I don't know if that was luck or you really are that good.😁😁👍👍 Great tip on the Surface Shield.I recently found that stuff at our Farm Supply store and have been using it on everything.It works great..😁😁👍👍👊
Harbor Freight now sells it! Thanks for watching. I'll go with luck on no broken bolts!
I did this job and was prepared for war with the rust. It actually ended up not being the worst. Green wrench for the win! Go with the Coleman tank! 😂
Thanks! The coleman tank does make it doable for sure!
Great video! Made me realize I am going to hold off on doing this job on my 98 for now, haha.
It's definitely a job for sure
Do you know...would a rear leaf from a grand cherokee swap over to an old xj?
No I don't think they are interchangeable
Grands don't have leaf springs. They have control arms front and back.
Excellent video! No bullshit! Plus you didn't hack up the Jeep! You used all sensible parts, no stupid garbage for rock crawling and generally driving where you shouldn't be! I get so sick and tired of all the hype and watching these idiots permanently destroy these vehicles! On the other hand, it makes mine more rare and worth more in the end! Kudos!
We are of the same mindset. Thanks for the kind words
Awesome. I have to do this to my 1998 since the wheels hit the wheel well when towing. Thanks for including the links to the parts!
Glad it helped
This was great! Just swapped to some new rear leafs, hangers and bushings using this as a reference. The heat treatment to the chassis leaf bolts was a life saver!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the vid!
This is next on my long list😁
Good luck! It's not a bad job if u take your time
Great video!
Thank you!
Great video Man !!!
Thank You.
Thanks
Great step by step video. Waiting on parts to tackle this job. One question, how long did you heat the bolts? Apx?
Just about 60 seconds
@@MajorWeakness Thanks! I thought it would be heating those puppies up for 5-10 mins each.
@Stan Alie oh no. Just enough to melt the original loctite used from the factory
Are those factory tires?
Factory rims . Tires are a little bigger than Factory
Thanks god bless
You are welcome thank you
This might be one of the only jobs that I would much rather pay a shop to do but the amount of money I would be throwing away has me wanting to do it myself. I just dont have the tools. @Majo rWeakness Can I simply pay you to do this ? 😩
If you find a shop that specializes in truck or bus suspension this would be an easy job for them and they might cut you a deal. They are used to dealing with leaf springs and rust more so than your average auto shop