In this video I’ll show you how to replace your coil springs including removal and re installation. This install is on a Jeep Cherokee but most trucks and su…
In this video I’ll show you how to replace your coil springs including removal and re installation. This install is on a Jeep Cherokee but most trucks and su…
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never, cherokees always had leafs in the rear. Grand cherokees have the coils front and rear.
What year did jeep stop using leaf springs on the cherokees?
they come in different sizes, this is the next step up from the small ones.
I’m curious to know what jack stands you are using? I really like the height on those.
Thanks for the video man!
Good video!!!
sure, they are pretty cheap
So maybe I should just buy two new front springs and install them.
They rarely go bad but they do sag over time. There is no magical answer because the more abuse they take the more they sag.
Same question for leafs in the back
How long do springs last. I need to just replace the spacer at the top? I’ve got 195K on mine and they seem fine but can they go bad?
I completely understand. I was just askin in case there was something i missed as to why you shouldnt use a floor jack. Since im doin my coil springs soon.
everyone has a different method… this is the one I used.
Why didnt you place the jack on the other side (opposite the side you were working on) and jack it up pushing the other side of the axle down, instead of dangerous coil spring compressors? Ive yet to replace my WJ coil springs but they’re on order from work so soon i should get them.
good idear
Cool video! I usually take a quick photo of the old spring after I pull it out while the compressor is still on it. That way I know exactly where to locate the compressor on the new springs.
check out my video titled “watch this before you lift your jeep”
If you use a coil spring from a grand Cherokee to add a bit of lift are there any other modifications that need to be done?
dont see why not, I have a few of their tools and they offer a warranty if you wan to buy one. That said, made in ‘Merica is always the best option but pretty hard to find these days.
I have been looking at some of the stuff at harbor fright and just wondering if it would be ok for just one person using them on the weekend . I was looking at changing my springs and shocks and was going to take my jeep and have the tier shop down the street change the springs but after watching the video I feel good about tackling it in my garage . Thanks again for all the great videos .
well I’m no air tool expert but I’ll put it on the list!
The air tools really are nice on a project like this .I do not know if you have one but a video on air tools and cost for a starter set up might be a good video for some Jeep owners like myself getting into working on Jeeps and looking to add some tools to the garage … great video.
Any experience with rear air spring bags on a Grand Cherokee? I get a lot of “ass sag” when I tow with my 99 V8 and figured for 90bucks that was a cheap fix… any help would be appreciated…
bump stops will rot and break up, you can see this visually. The springs will last forever but get softer over time. Is the gearbox moving or maybe you have some play inside? check out my videos on gearboxes, specifically the one about tightening it.
How long does the original bump stop and spring last? Ive got 193K on my jeep and it might be next years project. Also I did all the tie rods and drag links, and trac bar, and it’s all nice and tight but it seems now I have a little play in the steering system a bit now. Around what I think is the gear box? Maybe
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its called a bump stop. this one is part of an ACOS, I have a video on that too, check it out.
What is that tube in the middle of the spring called?
fancy jack moves…
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Sweet, maybe I should have done that but last time I removed control arm bolts I had a heck of a time getting the axle lined back up to get the bolt back in. Glad you like the Tee!
to remove the spring.. when I pulled the control arm bolts both springs just fell out.. put them back in same way and was way easier than messin with the spring compressor and a hell of a lot faster.. didnt remov the whole front end. as I said just lower control arms, sway bar, and shocks.. much safer too I felst after trying to remove the compressors from the compressed spring after it fell out. Love your vids they have been a ton of help Thank you!! and I love my Bleepin Jeep shirt too!
Hey Matt, just wanted to let ya know I was swappin my 3.5 in lift from my 88 cherokee to my 92 and I found that if you set up like you did here with removing the shocks and sway bar all I had to do was remobe the lower control arm bolts only from the body side of the control arm it allows the front end to swing forward and down far enough to drop the springs with no compressor and no steering linkage coming off.. I only had to do this cause the spring compressor didnt compress far enough
no, but I’ll eat bass.
Do you play bass?
You should make a video on how to measure leaf spring
If only i was rich lol
Sure thing, can you buy me some shocks though;)
Quick question i have a jeep cherokee that needs shocks all four of them its a 99 jeep cherokee sport if you could make a video on that it would be greatly appreciated thank you.
Thanks, check out my video: “watch this before you lift your jeep” for some pricing info.
How much was the total cost of this type of lift? By the way your vids are awesome
ive found its a hell of a lot easier to just cut the spring if you dont want to keep it
Safety glasses really?!! If that spring got loose safety glasses would not help
Suggest putting the spring compressors on when there is weight on the axle. Also get a second set and put a pair on both driver and passenger at same time. Helps prevent twisting/ binding. I’m able to actually droop my axle enough when both springs are compressed that I often don’t need to do anything but remove my bump stop.