98 Dakota Leaf Springs, work or no?

Ckwake135 · 05-04-2003, 11:50 PM

I called my local junkyard and they said that they have some 98 Dakota Leaf Springs that are 2.5 inches wide, these will work right?? To lift the jeeps saggin rear end. Hopefully some of you know what im talking about.

Dacaur · 05-05-2003, 12:24 AM

any leaf that is 2.5 inches wide and from a spring under axle pack will work to give you lift, just keep the main leaf and mix-n-match yours and dakota leaves till you get the lift you want.

TravisE · 05-05-2003, 03:32 AM

How much do you think it would lift just by swapping one set for the others? Even if it didn't lift it much, it would be nice to avoid the normal sag.

rollinashortysahara · 05-05-2003, 09:54 AM

i have a question, you you think the factory soa springs are re-enforced against axle wrap any how?

i was wondering this cause the sua springs wouldn't have that

RedJeepXJ · 05-05-2003, 10:59 AM

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Originally posted by rollinashortysahara
i have a question, you you think the factory soa springs are re-enforced against axle wrap any how?

i was wondering this cause the sua springs wouldn't have that

don't see any posts where someone thought they were reinforced

SOA you can use blocks for a cheap lift but they can cause axle wrap to the pivot point
SUA you can't use blocks unless you wanna lower it, so in that respect there is less axle wrap

rollinashortysahara · 05-05-2003, 01:07 PM

i was just wondering cause they make re-enforced springs for yjs when you soa them i was just wondering.

thanks man

XJBill · 05-05-2003, 08:41 PM

ive heard that the leaf under dakota springs give about 3" of lift, correct me if im wrong though...

sonny · 05-07-2003, 09:16 AM

I just got off the phone with John at Standard Spring of Minneapolis Mn, He gave me the low down on the Dakota springs. You can use the leaves from the Dakota pack but not the main leaf. Xj springs measure 23 in front of the locator and 28 5/8 in the rear, Dakota springs measure 24 in front and 32 in the rear, Thus they definately will not work just to swap in. Now as far as the rest of the leaves the Dakota has a reinforced leaf in it to help carry heavy loads(also known as an over loads). It is my understanding this is where the harsh ride comes from when using Dakota leaves. I was just searching my options because my Xj is sagging in the rear with 3" of lift.

So I guess I will probably look for a leaf spring pack to solve this problem. So my question is who sells a good leaf pack set for 3-3.5" of lift. Hopefully this will help others thinking about this swap. Thanks Sonny

Jeep'n Joe · 05-07-2003, 03:34 PM

Use Chevy S10 springs. Take your XJ main spring and add the center leaves from the S10. This will give you the 3" you want plus it will ride a lot softer than the Dakotas.

sonny · 05-07-2003, 10:43 PM

Which s10 should I look for a 2wd or 4wd. Alsowhat years like 95 up or pre 95. Thanks Sonny

**LOCKED UP** · 05-07-2003, 10:55 PM

if I remember my s10s correctly they were all sua and had the same packs....