Leaf Spring Upgrade for '98 Sport

[CHAZ98X]

Hi everyone, I'm looking forward to being a part of this forum and building my "new" '98 4x4 Explorer.

As I was crawling under the Explorer the other day I noticed the Mono-leaf in the rear as well as a lot of bounce when driving over bumps around town. I was about to put on a WAR-153 shackle and do a 1.5" TT up front, but after noticing the springs in the rear I think I'd rather change them out.

My question is: Can I take a complete leaf pack out of another vehicle (Jeep Comanche, Ranger, Chevy, F-150) and get 1.5" to 2" in the rear? I don't mind if the ride is stiffer. I called a few wrecking yards and they want $45 per leaf pack out of a 4-door Explorer. I figured if I'm going to the trouble to change out the leaf packs I might try to get a couple inches out of it.

Thanks!

 

[celly]

4 door springs are the quickest and easiest way to get rid of butt sag on your Sport (been there, done that).

Welcome to the site.

 

[techieman33]

Yep, the 4 door explorer springs are the way to go, if you want more lift you could also put in an add-a-leaf before you swap the springs in.

 

[CHAZ98X]

Thanks for the fast replies!

My Explorer is pretty level so I don't think it has that much rear sag.

Has anybody heard of or done a leaf pack swap from another vehicle (besides a 4-door Explorer) to gain extra inches?

 

[techieman33]

A couple of members have made "custom" packs by mixing and matching leaves from an f-150 spring pack.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101035&highlight=f-150+leaf+springs

 

[Blue Oval Charlie]

Thanks for the fast replies!

My Explorer is pretty level so I don't think it has that much rear sag.

Has anybody heard of or done a leaf pack swap from another vehicle (besides a 4-door Explorer) to gain extra inches?

If you're experiencing bouncing, the problem isn't your springs, it's your shocks. The springs job of a suspension system is to cushion bumps and what not. Your shock absorbers, "shocks," control the recoil/shock made by the springs.