How Do You Replace Leaf Springs In A Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep Wranglers built from 1987 to 1995 (known as the YJ Wrangler) used leaf springs to secure the drive axles to the frame and cushion the vehicle’s ride. Leaf springs are flat steel plates grouped together in packs, and designed to flex as the wheels of your Jeep travel over uneven surfaces. Over time these springs can sag and must be replaced to restore your Jeep’s ride height. Some Jeep owners may wish to upgrade to aftermarket springs to increase ride height for added clearance when traveling over rough terrain. Raise the vehicle according to instructions listed in the owner’s manual and support with jack stands underneath the frame. Unscrew the lug nuts and take the wheels and tires off the vehicle. Raise the drive axle slightly. You only want to lift the weight of the axle off the springs. Do not lift the frame of the vehicle off the jack stands. Place jack stands under the axle to support it. Remove the u-bolts, nuts, washers and spring plates that connect the drive axle to the
