lifting a J10 (or any leaf spring vehicle)

 pictures are not in order... 
(recommend getting new spring pads, U-bolts for the axles and shackle bolts (if you remove the main leaf- NOT recommended).
It is best not to reuse any of those parts for safety reasons, especially in rust prone regions)  



AMSOIL MP was used to loosen and clean threads before nuts were removed. If really rusted a propane torch and some
brake fluid will work - be careful to control the flames, brake fluid will burn.  


 AMSOIL Synthetic Grease was used to coat the springs, pads and contact areas. Wipe off excess.  
This will help reduce rust and friction. The grease will displace water and help with spring movement and flex.

clamping-front-springs-to-seat.jpg

closeup-lf-wheelwell.jpg

closeup-lr-wheelwell.jpg

done-wheresTHEcat.jpg

face2face-lw-sprdwg.jpg

finished-frontangle.jpg

finished-long-view-front.jpg

FINISHED-side-shot.jpg

frontangle-higherview.jpg

growing-springs.jpg

J3000-vs-Superdawg.jpg

john-n-mark-at-work.jpg

Synthetic Grease helps the springs move and keeps them from rusting, resists water

john-preps-RF-springs-w-amsoilgrease.jpg

Used AMSOIL MP to clean and loosen, other AMSOIL cleaners available, click here
other AMSOIL cleaners and Protectants

john-sorting-springs.jpg

Synthetic Grease helps the springs move and keeps them from rusting, resists water

john-syn-greases-leafs.jpg

john-tightens-u-bolts-lr.jpg

little-wag-vs.Superdawg.jpg

lookma-no-wheels.jpg

lr-spring-clamp.jpg

lw-superdawg.jpg

new-old-front-rear-springs.jpg

new-old-on-ground.jpg

new-vs-old-paired-off.jpg

one-shock-left.jpg

passengerside-finished.jpg

rear-finished-but-NO-cat.jpg

springs-in-RF.jpg

we-have-arch.jpg

Amsoil products used - Grease and MP - found at: http://jeepmeister.com/amsoil-info.html
other AMSOIL cleaners and Protectants
Synthetic Grease helps the springs move and keeps them from rusting, resists water

superdawg

SJ model: 1962 - 1991

Diesel Jeeps - KJ and WK

FSJ's are Jeep Wagoneers, J-series trucks,
and Cherokees made from 1962 to 1992.

the 1996 snowstorm and Old Blue

TECHNICAL information and REPAIR tips

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FSJ information:
The list is for the discussion of Full-size Jeeps (FSJ)

An "FSJ" is any vehicle produced in North America,
carrying the "Jeep" nameplate, with 2 or 4drs,
in 2 or 4wd, whose wheelbase does not exceed 132",
nor is less than 108", and whose tread width is
no more than 63" nor less than 57".
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