An example of the leaf spring is the Skyjacker Add a Leaf Spring that is best suited for the 1998 - 2001 Jeep Cherokee. They are known originally as the carriage or laminated spring. The leaf spring is a type of spring that’s normally employed for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. It is also one of the oldest types of springing. It is also sometimes referred to as the cart spring or the semi-elliptical spring, since it takes the shape of a slim arc-shaped length of spring steel or rectangular cross-section. The middle of the arc gives off an area for the axle, while tie holes are given off at either end for fastening to the car body. For very heavy vehicles, a leaf spring can be built from some leaves stacked on top of each other in some layers, often with systematically shorter leaves. Leaf springs can perform locating and to several extent damping as well as springing purposes. A more modern approach to the leaf spring is the parabolic leaf spring. This design is characterized by fewer leaves which translate into vehicle ride quality that accomplishes that of the coil springs. The Skyjacker S97R3136 for the Jeep Cherokee is always available in our shop, just drop by at our website and see for yourself. Our website has the most comprehensive list of auto parts and accessories on hand, from catalytic converters down to headers, we go it all. Our website and our toll-free line is available 24 hours, seven days a week.