Uneven Rubicon Express leaf springs

WrenchMonkey · 09-11-2011, 01:36 AM

After six months and a couple thousand miles, my second-hand but never-before-installed RE 3.5" springs have settled very unevenly.

I'm measuring about 3" lift from the passenger spring, and 4" from the drivers.
1" difference there makes about 1.75" difference at the bumper ends, producing a gangsta lean you can see from across the street. Friends, coworkers, even strangers are starting to hassle me about it.

Yes, I have loosened and retightened the bushing bolts more than once. Yes, I'm sure its the leaves doing it. Yes, I verified that they're both stenciled "RE 1463." Although, the stencils themselves are completely different:

4" drivers:

3" passenger:

Don't know, probably doesn't mean anything...

So anyway, what are my options?

Here are my non-options:
- I can't hassle RE about them, I bought em second hand. Unused, but second hand.
- I'm not spending $400 on new springs and throwing these "premium" leaves in the trash.
- I can't buy one new one, because (a) it'd be a crap shoot which side to put it on, and (b) these started at about 6" lift. Replacing just one would make it lean so bad it'd drive funny.

I guess I could pull a leaf out of the tall one, or add 1" block to the short one. I actually have an overload spring I could use. It's pretty well flat, but 1/2" thick. I could do that and a 1/2" block.

Thoughts?

Robert

comanchedude · 09-11-2011, 04:14 AM

you could take them off separate the leaves compare and maybe mix leafs between the packs to get them to match height ? just a thought

yellowjacket · 09-11-2011, 10:32 AM

Start parking it overnight flexed up on something. May compress the higher side over time...?

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underpowered · 09-12-2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comanchedude

you could take them off separate the leaves compare and maybe mix leafs between the packs to get them to match height ? just a thought

sounds about like the best option IMO. take them off and see how they compare without a load on them.

WrenchMonkey · 09-13-2011, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comanchedude

you could take them off separate the leaves compare and maybe mix leafs between the packs to get them to match height ? just a thought

Quote:

Originally Posted by underpowered

sounds about like the best option IMO. take them off and see how they compare without a load on them.

Yep, that would be the thing to do. Don't know why I didn't think of it. Unfortunately, I'm out of jackstands til I get the front axle back together...

Tom, you've got a pm incoming...

Robert

comanchedude · 09-13-2011, 09:00 PM

I can bring you couple jack stands no problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

Yep, that would be the thing to do. Don't know why I didn't think of it. Unfortunately, I'm out of jackstands til I get the front axle back together...

Tom, you've got a pm incoming...

Robert

itbrokeagain · 09-16-2011, 01:42 PM

Xj Mj bastard pack

GPER · 09-16-2011, 11:00 PM

Might be a regular and extreme spring packs.

WrenchMonkey · 09-16-2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPER

Might be a regular and extreme spring packs.

Didn't know there were different ones. No mention on their site...

You think they'd run the same part number?

Dunno...

Robert

Coppertop · 09-17-2011, 10:45 AM

Robert,I have a bunch of rear leafs,all from two sets of rough country springs I removed.Your welcome to them to mix and match to your liking.

Nick

tjrider · 09-17-2011, 08:04 PM

Nick has been there, he knows

09-11-2011, 01:36 AM	#1
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Uneven Rubicon Express leaf springs After six months and a couple thousand miles, my second-hand but never-before-installed RE 3.5" springs have settled very unevenly. I'm measuring about 3" lift from the passenger spring, and 4" from the drivers. 1" difference there makes about 1.75" difference at the bumper ends, producing a gangsta lean you can see from across the street. Friends, coworkers, even strangers are starting to hassle me about it. Yes, I have loosened and retightened the bushing bolts more than once. Yes, I'm sure its the leaves doing it. Yes, I verified that they're both stenciled "RE 1463." Although, the stencils themselves are completely different: 4" drivers: 3" passenger: Don't know, probably doesn't mean anything... So anyway, what are my options? Here are my non-options: - I can't hassle RE about them, I bought em second hand. Unused, but second hand. - I'm not spending $400 on new springs and throwing these "premium" leaves in the trash. - I can't buy one new one, because (a) it'd be a crap shoot which side to put it on, and (b) these started at about 6" lift. Replacing just one would make it lean so bad it'd drive funny. I guess I could pull a leaf out of the tall one, or add 1" block to the short one. I actually have an overload spring I could use. It's pretty well flat, but 1/2" thick. I could do that and a 1/2" block. Thoughts? Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

09-11-2011, 04:14 AM	#2
comanchedude COMANCHE NUT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ross Twp Posts: 166	you could take them off separate the leaves compare and maybe mix leafs between the packs to get them to match height ? just a thought __________________ just don’t get stupid and stick a Chevy engine in your Jeep. Man I hate that

09-11-2011, 10:32 AM	#3
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Start parking it overnight flexed up on something. May compress the higher side over time...? Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

09-16-2011, 01:42 PM	#7
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Xj Mj bastard pack __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

09-17-2011, 10:45 AM	#10
Coppertop XJWHEELING Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colerain Township Posts: 837	Robert,I have a bunch of rear leafs,all from two sets of rough country springs I removed.Your welcome to them to mix and match to your liking. Nick __________________ Just a 200 dollar cherokee that wouldn't start .. Ten years later same chrome grille .. Last edited by Coppertop; 09-18-2011 at 11:06 AM.

09-16-2011, 11:00 PM	#8
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Might be a regular and extreme spring packs.

09-17-2011, 08:04 PM	#11
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	Nick has been there, he knows __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....