new vs. used Explorer leafs

[sbsrlewis]

I'm needing to replace the inverted stock leaf springs on my 89 BII and would like to use the leafs out of an Explorer to get an 1" or so of additional lift. Asking for a little advise here...should I just go with a used leaf pack out of the junk yard or spend the extra money and get some new leafs from LMC or someone similar?

I figure with used leafs theres a chance they could have been abused and of course with new leafs they cost quite a bit more. Your thoughts.

Still running stock suspension so just looking to get a little extra height.


Steve

 

[chrwilkins30]

was in same situation as you but just got JY ones for 50. Was way better than stock crap. I would just go to the yard.

 

[strvger]

with luck you can go to pull-it-yourself jy so you can see them mounted on the explorer before you buy them. if they just have a stack of them, just do your best to match up a pair with the most arch and least abuse.
good luck for sure!