How To Install New Leaf Springs - Rough Country

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In this video we'll show you how to remove and then install new leaf springs into your vehicle.
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@nickjohnson9704 6 лет назад

"After about 5 hours of hard work, you'll have that sucker right out of there... now only 3 more to go!" Hahah... Glad it's not just me!!!

@noramurphy9070 3 года назад

U fact bully lol 😆😂🤣

@vonJaerschky 7 лет назад

Great video! Just spent 7 hours with my son putting new leaf springs in his 91 XJ. I'd be lying if I said it was easy, but we got 'er done and your video was a huge help! Thanks!

@eaglewarrior8707 5 лет назад

If you have a hydraulic lift. It takes 45 minutes to an hour and a half depending on skill and preparation.

@DustySteel 2 года назад

@@eaglewarrior8707 I would agree and add amount of rust.

@matthewnegrete6230 2 года назад

@@eaglewarrior8707 absolutely, I've been working on my xj passenger leaf spring for about 4 days so far, today I just purchased my first sawzall, these leafs are coming out..

@sargemarine3709 6 лет назад

My 92 has half a mil on it. Still tearing it up !!! Rough Country has one more subscriber. I installed the leafs 15 yrs ago.

@CorbinAshton 8 лет назад

Don't lower the axle too far down at first, and the bolt holding the leaf springs in place will have less pressure on it. Helping the bolt come out easier.

@kylespringford5116 2 года назад

Thats what i was thinking, you can see when it lets lose how much pressure was keeping that bolt in haha

@tizoculloa1035 Год назад

That's how I did it , new sponsor should be PB blaster, lol

@tizoculloa1035 Год назад

Also easier just to replace it from the shacklebolt down, have the shackles already on the springs

@Zoofactory 4 года назад

Matt, you’re saving my marriage with this video, who knows where I would’ve ended up. Thank you my man.🙏

@kenewayne1 7 лет назад

dude..love you're "no BS", very easy to understand videos!! I just joined the "jeeping" community with a POS '98 xj...can't wait to turn it into something nice!! Just subscribed to Rough Country as well! Thanks Matt!

@mattheweburns 6 лет назад

Thanks for the trick! I'll probably have to use the same technique next weekend. I noticed that my XJ is starting to handle like a walmaruk shopping cart, just a glance down below and wow the leaf springs are completely flat with no load! Thanks for all you do, cheers!

@ianjohnson2112 6 лет назад

Really helpful stuff ,I️ am so happy with your videos ,just did 4.5 rough country lift on my sons xj , videos made life so much easier : Please keep up the GREAT work !!!

@theadorefischer7912 4 года назад

Great video it’s always nice to see how innovative mechanics get to loosen nuts and bolts.

@dhebert111 7 лет назад

Thank god for snipes, (breaker bars), Being a pipe fitter in the oil patch, I've used them thousands of times and I never go to work without a few of them in the truck.

@aaronhjelmstrom9727 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video. This showed me that this is one of the few repairs or modifications that I dont want to do myself at home.

@joebhall5439 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this. I want to replace the springs on my 1980 Jeep and after watching this I feel I could do it myself and not pay a shop. The leaves more money for other needed items.

@JPonce_87 8 лет назад

I subscribed to rough country! y'all are the best channels for my 95 jeep cherokee sport!

@6.6shadow 3 года назад

been a fan of the channel for a while. haven't tried the jack yet but i will now, my xj is stubborn!

@banjojoeanddanielle 3 года назад

Great video. I had to cut a few of the bolts on mine. The Diablo carbide blade was the best i've ever used for a reciprocating saw. It was way quicker! And put a torch to them and they spin easier, too. Thanks for the video!

@paulcrooks6008 Год назад

Yes the Diablo blades will outlast several of the other brands. PB blast on the nuts and bolts works wonders too!

@markszostak5808 6 лет назад

Great video. Need to change leaf springs soon on 1990 Cherokee base model. This video very helpful.

@jeremylakenes6859 4 года назад

3:35 just saved me a ton of time not removing the bumper. Can’t believe I missed that!!! I’m buying a shirt!

@aaronhjelmstrom9727 3 года назад

Subscribed to the rough country channel. Love your channel. Definitely helping me with my new to me 98 XJ. Overall it's in good shape but damn the po neglected some of the basic maintenance and now stuff is getting done.

@bigpoppaaaron3367 9 лет назад

Subscribed to RC! - My favorite part of this series is the rubber lip voice over in the intro! LOL

@jessthayn 5 лет назад

As always great video, add a leaf just gave out on my 98 xj so time for an upgrade. I subscribed!

@paulcrooks6008 Год назад

P B blast is the nectar oil of the gods! It's amazing! I always spray every nut and bolt first.

@ultramarine3527 6 месяцев назад

Shit I sprayed my shocks with it and boom no shear bolt ug ug

@no1gdfella 9 лет назад

Great vids Matt. I have a 98 Cherokee xj, great vehicle if you can keep up on the rust... lol

@fahad54 5 лет назад

Very simple n efficiently done.

@mikemong3446 8 лет назад

subscribed. thanks for the info on the leaf springs. gonna be real helpful. 2000 jeep cherokee that I'm restoring.

@meganf98 9 лет назад

Love the channel and just subscribed to rough country.

@michaelkennedy8573 7 лет назад

Little top tip! If you are tightening bolts that are subject to coming loose, What to do is draw a line down the nut and down a bit further to whatever it's connected to... That way a quick check would be to confirm the lines are matching!

@2012CHR2012 8 лет назад

going to look for some kroil tomorrow, and soak em. im planing on doing my springs wednesday. omg this will be fun. "89 jeep" no rust believe it or not lets hope the bolts are not!

@scottgrigsby4210 3 года назад

Gosh I feel so lucky, I live in AZ, I have a 2000 XJ. it is rust free, no problems with bolts seizing up, I am in the process of installing Rough Country 4.5 leaf springs as we speak, all of my bolts are coming off with ease my Cherokee is from AZ no rust

@seanravhb4105 7 лет назад

hey great work very helpful vidios subscribed and to rough country as requested!

@vid21jgg 8 лет назад

Enjoyed your video and did subscribe to rough country tv.

@kennethnunez4247 2 года назад

The best video how to install leaf springs 👍

@Manuel_Z_Kayaks 8 лет назад

If you are not going to reuse the leaf spring you are removing USE HEAT to break the bolt loose I use a propane torch (Yellow bottle) Or sometimes Heat / cool / heat / cool etc. I cool it with WD-40 because it penetrates as it loosens. Great idea using the jack for leverage!

@MrMrsregor 6 лет назад

heat is the only way i could get mine off, just make sure you dont catch the interior of fire when doing the front bolt.!. and i think the yellow bottle you are talking about is MAPP gas (methylacetylene-propadiene propane).?. it burns hotter than propane but uses a different torch head

@AJAYSHARMA-gp9iy 6 лет назад

+sony mathew how many spring leaf in your bolero I m mecanic spring leaf in bihar siwan jila chappra

@brandonjones152 2 года назад

Nice and chill workout 🏋️‍♀️ good work

@sumeetsharma261 8 лет назад

i have subscribed this. this was really helpful. great job

@goldenboyproductions7229 7 лет назад

I want to add a flat bed on my dodge 2500 single axle diesel truck. Would adding a spring on each side safely help with payload capacity? Also, would adding the springs and airbags be beneficial or do airbags serve the same purpose?

@d2dap636 4 года назад

Mr. Rogers of off-roading, good stuff.

@kenthedenstrom4099 2 года назад

Thanks Matt just about to change my flat springs

@metallicamastg 8 лет назад

You are the best! Thank you so much

@JeepJohn 9 лет назад

If i can suggest something. ( I know this maybe highly debated) Anti seize on the suspension bolts. Buy a tub of the stuff. Use it library. I learned over the years. It keep rust down. I tighten the bolts every so often. And never had a problem. But if I need to remove a bolt... They come off without a fight. And Dielectric grease too. (All electrical plugs) Off road and corrosion is a big problem. If you dont have Anti seize on hand Axle grease can help just does not seem to last as long. AND ALWAYS CHECK SUSPENSION BOLTS REGULARLY, Even if you torqued to spec.. better safe then broken on the trail. I also use Dielectric grease on the little trim screws where they mount into plastic. makes installation/removal smoother too. My friends used to think i was crazy.. Now they all have large tubs of the stuff because of the time it saves.

@cornfusedatbest6693 7 лет назад

...stuffs GREAT, ain't it??!! You don't have to go ape shit with it though, a little goes a long way.

@thetravellingstamps 6 лет назад

Lol. Use it library. I do agree though!

@zip7806 5 лет назад

Lock tight blue keeps corrosion out too.

@wranglernash5799 5 лет назад

@@thetravellingstamps itll get all over the books at the library... dont take it there

@n2daair23 5 лет назад

Do I have to be quiet

@jayotvos 9 лет назад

Subscribed to Rough Country!

@Thegoldenspartan 9 лет назад

Wow you had an easier time than I did, I could back the boots out of the frame, but not out of the bushing, had to cut them out. Bolts where $8 a piece from jeep. Hardest* thing to do on the lift.

@2012CHR2012 8 лет назад

I've subscribed.. to rough country.. thanks!

@larryfleming2584 7 лет назад

clear cut. very helpful

@user-tz2mc3sy2e 5 лет назад

I dunno, Mr. Bleeper, is this the first time you've removed stock leaf springs? I'd like to see him remove the steering arm from an old K5 from the 70's; now that would be entertaining!

@christophersilmon8073 3 года назад

Great! Guy! Great work

@johndudley613 6 лет назад

Will you be able to keep the other leaf spring loose on the other side to push the pin into its hole ? I'm talking about the second size you'd do. Thanks!!

@renealamo899 9 лет назад

Great job, about how long did it take to complete?

@ericgalindo101691 8 лет назад

hey good video. did you use any black coating on the brackets to prevent rust ?

@rafael6688 7 лет назад

hi, I was about to replace the leafs on my 95, I also add the leaf from rough country, the problem is, it's short about 2 inches, do I need to buy the extended shackles? thanx.

@philliple288 7 лет назад

very good work

@axleshouse7318 9 лет назад

Subscribed to rough country!!

@garyking262 8 лет назад

I have an 87 Jeep Wrangler YJ I ordered 4 inch lift leaf springs what else do I have to change up on if I put 4 inches on it do I have to change out the brake cable lines or anything else like that and I also change the engine mounts is there something for the transmission as well for the standard

@bothomas8415 7 лет назад

Hello just wondering how long these leafs will last before they begin sagging? Wondering if rc will last or not

@LetsGetWEIRD199 8 лет назад

what about extended brake lines and did you need to do a sye when you did this

@alexmagers6595 3 года назад

About to install a whole lift myself for the first time - what kind of grease do we use? Any names appreciated.

@krissastotlar8232 6 лет назад

Done!! Subscribed!

@gilmolina5451 8 лет назад

cool video dude a do you have a how to video on a add leaf I just got 4.5 lift kit from RC and I'm not sure if do it right ..... 😨

@1KVICINITY 4 года назад

Subbed to Rough Country!:)

@mandp151985 5 лет назад

What size U-bolts do I need for the dana 35?

@lolotampo4457 6 лет назад

newbie here, my car has a leaf spring installed with a contact under the axle and does not sit on the axle just like what is on the video. Is that still good or should I change it?

@SuperDagod1 7 лет назад

So on your jeep cherokee it has rubber bushings for that shackle connection to the leaf. Mine has a metal roller in that leaf end? Is this normal? IF so how do I get the old metal roller out?

@benjaminwilliams111 6 лет назад

Which lift did you use for this? 3.5, 4.5, etc

@catfishmike3830 7 лет назад

good video

@dirtyjersey9346 4 года назад

Any suggestion on how to fix a stripped shackle nut (bolt that goes in the frame) who ever did the add a leaf stripped it any ideas on how to get a bolt to go in

@MrMGutierrez84 6 лет назад

Hey guys I have a question. I bought a yj from a private party. She said the jeep has a 3” lift but I’m not sure if that is accurate. The vehicle is a 94 Wrangler S with a 4.0. Is it necessary to change motor mounts too due to lift? How can I measure to see what the actual lift is?

@magicbees 8 лет назад

Subscribed!! Thx!

@qdoggyrufruf 7 лет назад

Broke the front leaf bolt trying to get it out. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

@iandelrosario3112 8 лет назад

good job

@jalatecompa 5 лет назад

Hi the nut of the bolt spring leaf get detached from the inner part of the chassis, ( leaf spring of the front side) so how you fix that?

@GIJohnnyB83 8 лет назад

I attempted to install these same shackles today...it did not go nearly as smooth as yours. The bolts had to be threaded through the holes in the new shackles and did not slide right in like yours did. Also, for some reason, the bolt provided with the kit must have been a different thread than the OE bolt? I don't know but it was very difficult to tighten. I also ended up having to burn out the bushings from my leaf springs (I did not replace my leafs) to remove the shackles...such a PITA.

@johnvela8100 6 лет назад

hey whats up mat its john from the 956 got my day driver . its a toyota t 100 2.7 standard put a ton of parts injector s fuel pump plugs wireings tps . and air flow mass sencior and discover that it doesn't have a pulse its got ground and power . they say its my computer . what do u think please let me know .ill be on line.

@dominicksnow2049 3 года назад

Will poor shackle angle cause a bounce in the rear end? If not what will cause it on this lift?

@starliteaquatics7308 5 лет назад

I have a 1999 jeep cherokee limited i want to do 4 inch lift .. i have a 2 inch spacer lift in front and well the back is sagging so needless to say im ready to give her the makeover probably even replacing the springs in front to not have to use spacers .. MY QUESTION is i have double Carden drive shafts front and back do i need to do Transfer Case Drop? And where can i get a 4 inch lift Kit with Complete leaf spring packs?

@stevel2407 6 лет назад

This video although very good proves the use of inox or similar on the under body the day before is a good idea

@no1gdfella 9 лет назад

subscribed to Rough Country TV

@ReVo792 8 лет назад

Just put on 6 leaf springs on my 98 xj in my general automotive class last weak I had 3 saggy springs and the top spring cracked in two on both sides

@philipbabb 6 лет назад

Thank you.

@UnitCrane514 9 лет назад

Are those considered "long travel" leafs? Or are they just for the lift?

@jimdavidson5208 9 лет назад

Don't torque with an impact gun like you are doing in the video. U bolt nuts only require like 80ftlbs. Over torque provides a harsher ride and less flex. This is an important step. TORQUE THE NUTS.

@SomethingAlwaysGood 5 лет назад

What is a the tightness for the 2500HD? 90ft lbs?

@samuelyi9189 5 лет назад

@@SomethingAlwaysGood You may already know but it all depends on the u bolt thickness. 5/8 for example is about 115-125

@billyquist9237 9 лет назад

Subscribed to rough country

@OOICU812 3 года назад

That's alotta work.

@lazerfang930 5 лет назад

is there a reason your drive shaft is disconnected? does that make a difference?

@negative5009 7 лет назад

Are those regulars leaf springs ? Or does it really exist some leaf spring that may give you some lift on inches? 2 , 3 , inches? I want to put new set leaf springs on my truck. , but I also would love at least 3 " lift in back! I'm thinking in doing new set leaf springs , prob. 2" blocks, new shocks! If you could help me with some ideas or tips would be great ! Mine is 2003 2wd ranger ! Thank you !

@justusdeboer4469 5 лет назад

What size are the front bolts on the leaf springs? I had to cut mine lol

@timshockley4645 Год назад

When changing to your heavy duty Springs, it will lift the vehicle sum so will you need to change your opinion Angle with shim's under the leaf Springs.

@rcpartsbreaker 3 года назад

what ya do when the centering pin head busts and gets stuck in the axle housing?

@vermili0138 7 лет назад

"Now we'll torque them to spec" Pulls out an impact wrench, lol. Nyloc nuts FTW!

@nomad1187 7 лет назад

He probably really knows his tool. Uuh huhu... I said tool hu hu!

@ryangraham1751 6 лет назад

I love this dude😂😂

@tungstensemsch6348 6 лет назад

Does anyone know what or where to find the load specs for those u bolts?

@SomethingAlwaysGood 5 лет назад

Question can you take back side off first?

@theomallow114 5 лет назад

Hey, I just left... well... I didn't leave anything anywhere. In super duper stoned. I subscribed to rough country. At rough country TV. Or whatever. So how about that t shirt and all that cool stuff matt... how about they sponsor up some... I dunno. Some jeep parts. I am taking donations for my non-profit jeep. So... holler at me haha

@jalatecompa 4 года назад

where i can buy those leafs springs? what model are they for a 2001 xj

@John750pizzia 6 лет назад

PLEASE HELP : When putting the pin in the hole on the leaf he said "to get it to move in there you loosen the bolts on the other side to make it easier to move it. What bolts exactly does he mean? As well, what if the leaf spring isn't aligned with the extended shackle, how do I make it go so it is? By just hammering it ?

@JKU_CompleteChaos 2 года назад

Man I can’t get the front bolts out is there any tricks for this

@benpurvis1391 6 лет назад

This guys sounds affects are legit

@MCandela922 6 лет назад

How long did this take to do?

@MSpeedThree 7 лет назад

How did your shortened wheelbase and vertical shackle angle work out for you after installing those Rough Cuntry springs? There's a reason they are called "Rough" Country. I am taking mine off today and replacing them with Rubicon Express. Just a warning to anyone considering RC leafs.

@peelman1506 9 лет назад

I don't think I've ever seen the front spring bushing bolt come out without having th welded nut braking off or the metal bushing sleeve rust welded onto the bolt.

@reconpatriot 8 лет назад

I'm in the process of installing the RC 4.5" X series kit as we speak! Front was way easier ,but a bit more technical than the rear. On my '96, Both of my front spring eye bolts had to be sawsall'd off. Stupid sleeve was froze to the bolts! I soaked the damn bolts with PB blast every day for a week before I even attempted to remove them.Drivers side nut broke off inside the frame. I had to cut a hole in the bottom of the frame, remove the stock nut and replace with a nylon lock nut, and new bolt. I figure I'll just fold the flaps back over the hole I cut in the frame and weld it up.then spray it down with some undercoating. Probably have to do the same on the Passenger side. Tip: make damn sure you have a long breaker bar and a long cheater pipe before you even attempt this! It's still gonna suck.