'98 leaf spring question

[explorerOffRoad]

I have a 98 sport. the monoleafs have sagged so low they make me look like im riding low. anyway do first gen leaf packs work with the second gens? also from what i've searched i understand that the spring code f is the stiffest and the one to go with. how do you tell what spring code the leaf packs are? Thanks

 

[zonianbrat]

Not sure if 1st gen leaf springs will work with your sport. But 4-door second generations will. If you get some used ones out of a boneyard be careful as you might inherit the drivers side lean. Might just switch them around. Does that make sense?

 

[explorerOffRoad]

yes i understand the lean. the reason i asked about the 1st gens is because every junkyard i seem to go to has tons of 1st gens and no 2nd gens. and then i just want to make sure i buy the correct spring code but im not sure how to verify the code or which code corresponds with truck. I went to a parts store today and they said the spring code goes from f to h. My best guess would be f would be 4 dr 4wd. g is 4dr 2wd and h is the monoleaf
thanks

 

[zonianbrat]

From my little experience in this forum and with Explorers I have not read of any gen1 to gen 2 swaps. Are you looking to gain actual lift or just level out? My 98 XLT 4 door has the drivers side lean and the rears are sagging atleast 1.5" compared to the front. I'm planning on just buying lift springs either from Summit or from a guy that makes custom springs in Ft. Collins. I figure if I can get 3" lift in the back and do the TT up front it will be pretty close to level if not raked a little bit.

 

[wisekise]

The letter code tells the stiffness of the spring i believe. You can find the code on the door sticker under the spring category, do a search on door sticker or door code. You would be better off finding a second gens leaf pack or you could start sagging again soon, but i think a 1st gen leaf pack will work, maybe someone else will chime in. I found a set at a jy with an f code and just over 100k miles for 42 bucks for both, i had to take them off though. Also depending on thwe severity of the sag, shackles may be an option for you
Good luck