Dorman 97-294 front leaf spring for the 1966-1974 Jeep DJ5 holds up the vehicle's weight and payload as part of the front suspension. This Dorman leaf spring, also called a leaf spring assembly, replaces one damaged by overloading, collision, cracking or corrosion.
- Steel leaf spring pack with five leaves
- Up-turned eye on one end and down-turned eye on the other
- Load rate of 655 lb with a 4 in arch length
- Bushings included
- Standard replacement grade, with no helper spring and no axle modification needed
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 97-294 leaf spring
- Also called: leaf spring assembly
- Fits: 1966-1974 Jeep DJ5
- Position: Front
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
Worn shackle bushings or tired shocks can be behind a sagging stance or a harsh ride too, so find the cause before you buy a spring. A cracked or broken leaf, rust damage or one corner sitting low can mean the spring itself needs replacing.
Fits
This is a direct replacement for the 1966-1974 Jeep DJ5, made to fit and work like the original leaf spring. The 1966-1974 Jeep DJ5 takes two, one on each side of the front axle. This listing is one spring, and the other side of that axle is normally done at the same time.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Length (axis 1 and axis 2): 19.875 in
- Arch length: 4 in
- Leaf width: 1.75 in
- Pack thickness: 1.264 in
- Load rate: 655 lb
Build and materials
- Material: steel
- Leaf quantity: 5
- End 1: up-turned eye
- End 2: down-turned eye
- Bushings: included
- Grade: standard replacement
- Helper spring: no
- Axle modification needed: no
- Condition: new
In the box
One leaf spring with its bushings. Mounting hardware is not included, and the old bolts may not be reusable, so plan on new ones.
Interchange: 97-294DAY · 097-0294-00
990336 · 990740 · 990743 · 76670
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
97-294, 990336, 990740, 990743, 76670, 97-294DAY, 097-0294-00
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dorman 97-294 leaf spring the right front spring for a 1966-1974 Jeep DJ5?
Yes. Dorman 97-294 is a front leaf spring listed for the 1966-1974 Jeep DJ5, which takes two, one on each side of the front axle.
Does Dorman 97-294 come with bushings, or do I need to buy bolts?
Yes, Dorman 97-294 comes with bushings. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new bolts, since the old ones may not be reusable.
How many leaves does this front leaf spring have, and what is its load rate?
This spring has 5 leaves and a load rate of 655 lb. The pack is 1.264 in thick and each leaf is 1.75 in wide.
Can a cracked leaf or a sagging corner mean a front leaf spring needs replacing?
Yes, it can. Look for cracked or broken leaves, rust and one side sitting lower than the other. If a leaf is cracked, have the spring replaced promptly instead of driving on it.
Does Dorman 97-294 replace a spring numbered 097-0294-00?
Yes. 097-0294-00 is listed as an interchange number for Dorman 97-294, so this front leaf spring replaces it.
