Front springs shot. What to use?

[ronjcar]

So I Got another Libby for my gf and the front springs are completely shot. Any ideas on what springs I could throw in thereto level it out? Maybe xj springs?

 

[nullptr]

If the springs are shot, the shocks probably are too.

Don't use XJ springs, they won't work. The XJ had a solid front axle whereas the KJ is an independent suspension in the front, the XJ springs simply will not fit and are the wrong length. Your best bet is to either put stock ones on it from Jeep, which will eventually sag again, or get an Iron Man or OME lift which comes with good springs and decent shocks.

 

[ElCheapo]

Hey Ronjcar, I'm over in Greene twp. How bad is it? Did you measure from the wheel center to the fender flare?
Plus, no point in doing just springs, do the struts too.

 

[tommudd]

If front springs are shot then the front shocks are as well, then if they are the rear is as well
So upgrade to a better spring and shock combo
Much better ride and better handling if you upgrade to OME or Ironman

 

[ronjcar]

She's just on a bit of a budget right now so i'm trying to do this as cheap as possible. I have not yet measured but will this weekend when i return home. She wants to lift it 3-4 inches but really doesn't have the budget for that so i'm thinking maybe leveling the front end will give her a little better clearance for the easy trails.

 

[4x4kayak2112]

Cheap and 3-4" lift dosent go together