Jeep lean

I believe I asked this question with in another post, got no info on this. while reading someone else's post
somebody mentioned axel warp. Not exactly sure what that is. Anyway, my question was, is it safe and sensible to remove leaf springs from the passenger side in order to have the jeep run level or is this an absolute no-no
And why, I know there will be something odd happening When I go over bumps
Doug/Tucson

 

They were just replaced with a used springs from Willys works marked M38 A1-R and the rear springs, which were the only ones replace had a heavy add a leaf, could i have them on the wrong side? At first I thought I had two right sides but i was told the R ment rear would like to spend the money I have on things like new seats and gauges. Also, I might have to rebuild the front axle

 

I know that's why I'm trying to get this fixed first I have hand springs re bent
since this is a common problem. I thought there might be a simple fix if the springs were on top of the axle. I would simply add a block to raise it. I did try a block to lower the right side had new u bolts custom-made, but it still wasn't right, note Heavy add aleaf both sides first one not bent. does not have the taper at the end. deafently added

 

I had the same problem with a 1972 CJ bought new in 1971. Heavy duty suspension (I believe the rear had at least 10 leaves). Did the lean to the right in a short time. Dealer replaced the springs with new ones from Jeep, and the problem persisted.
The solution, which will not work too well when off-roading, was a set of air shocks with individual fills, more air on the passenger side. The results--level ride.
Don't know what caused it, but lived with the solution.

 

I asked Willys works about using air shocks, and for some reason he said no
not a good idea but he never said why. My only other thought was to add longer shackles, but that would show where as removing leaf springs would be less obvious. The same thing is happening with this post that happened with the other post, the original question was would removing leaf springs be an absolute no-no, because? Now apparently, nobody has tried this or they simply have not seen the post yet. I could go to Arizona spring and have the springs rebent. I had this done with my truck and the main spring broke and had to be remade. This was done to lift the front and whereas the rear was done with blocks. I have two jeeps, this would mean re doing four sets of springs on the left side. I'm thinking air shocks would be the answer, one set of four would do both jeeps. But removing leaf springs would be cheaper
unless there is a safety, handling problem or cause damage to the jeep
Doug

 

Doug, if you search there's been lots and lots of discussion of lean before. No problem moving springs left to right, if you want to try it - that's exchanging the whole spring. Keep the same number of leaves on both sides so that they have the same rate (nominally).

Even brand new Jeeps (see above) would lean ... it may bug you, but I think the best thing you can do is ignore it.

 

Black Jeep with still shiny BDS lift springs is starting to get some lean to it. When I get more energetic or it bothers me more I will swap the springs from side to side. I am not even against opening up spring packs and swapping individual leafs from side to side. I would not however use an unequal number of leafs from side to side. I also would not spend money to have springs re-arched. New springs are not that expensive and the old ones are probably quite fatigued anyway.

As for axle wrap, that typically isn't that big of a deal with springs under the axles. I have seen axle wrap S shape springs with spring over axle.

 

How much is it leaning? If it's only an inch or so, don't worry bout it, it's normal. There are probably more Jeeps that lean than those that don't. A couple years ago I put a new set of springs on my CJ-5 and it was leaning before I even got in it.

 

I do not know the answer to the question!
Question once again, is. will removing leaf springs cause a problem with handling, or damage to the jeep somehow, this is the question I will search the archives, but I was hoping somebody would know.
I am aware of all the alternatives, as I stated
Doug

 

I do not know the answer to the question!
Question once again, is. will removing leaf springs cause a problem with handling, or damage to the jeep somehow, this is the question I will search the archives, but I was hoping somebody would know.
I am aware of all the alternatives, as I stated
Doug

 

Sorry about the double post, but the actual question was originally
is. removing leafs from one side a no-no, and why.
I will go to Arizona spring today and asked them
Doug
bad idea, really isn't the answer I was looking for

 

Thank you both
Doug