Dorman 97-495 rear leaf spring for the 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7 and other vehicles holds the vehicle's weight and payload at the rear axle. It replaces rear leaf springs damaged by overloading, collision, cracking or corrosion, or ones due for replacement.
- Steel leaf spring with five leaves and a pack thickness of 1.221 in
- Load rate of 840 pounds
- Berlin eye at one end and an up-turned eye at the other
- Black bushings included
- Standard replacement grade, with no helper spring and no axle modification needed
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 97-495 leaf spring
- Also called: leaf spring assembly
- Fits: 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7 and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A rear end that sags, cracked or broken leaves, or heavy rust on the spring pack can mean a leaf spring is worn, though worn shocks or a loose shackle can be behind a sagging rear as well, so find the cause before you replace it.
Fits
Dorman 97-495 is a direct replacement for the 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7 and the 1976-1983 Jeep CJ5, designed to fit and work like the original spring on these vehicles. Both take two, and this listing is one spring, so order two and fit them together.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 2
- Leaf quantity: 5
- Length axis 1 and axis 2: 22.563 in each
- Arch length: 5.125 in
- Leaf width: 2.5 in
- Pack thickness: 1.221 in
- Ends: Berlin eye and up-turned eye
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
- Load rate: 840 pounds
- Suspension grade: Standard
- Bushings: included, black
In the box
One leaf spring with bushings. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new hardware, because the old pieces may not be reusable.
Interchange: 97-495DAY
5363330 · 76780
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
5363330, 76780, 97-495DAY
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7 leaf springs work on the rear axle?
Yes. Dorman 97-495 is a rear leaf spring for the 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7, and that Jeep takes two.
Are these 1976-1983 Jeep CJ5 leaf springs the same Dorman part?
Yes. Dorman 97-495 also fits the 1976-1983 Jeep CJ5 as a rear leaf spring, two per vehicle.
Does this Dorman leaf spring come with bushings?
Yes, black bushings are included. Mounting hardware is not, and the package holds one leaf spring.
How many leaves are in this leaf spring assembly?
Dorman 97-495 has five leaves, a 2.5 in leaf width and a 1.221 in pack thickness, with a load rate of 840 pounds.
Does this standard-grade rear leaf spring need axle modification?
No, this rear leaf spring needs no axle modification. It is a standard replacement grade, not a helper spring.
