leaf spring and shackle question

[wire guy]

what do u guys think of 3.5 re leafs and 2 inch shackles paired with 6inch coils up front do u think it will sit level ?

[SleeperXJ]

You'll only get 4.5 inches total out of the rear setup. I got 3.5 inches out of 2" OME leaf springs and 3" shackle.

[wire guy]

so u think 4.5 inch then ?

[boostamante]

i was under the impression that RE leafs sit higher than what they are rated.

[wire guy]

so was i , ithought i saw that set up before just want to be sure, cause im not into the stink bug effect...

[dirtbagXJ2103]

dont get RE leaves ever!! other than that they have good stuff,the leaves are very stiff

[greenmachine74]

RE's leaves due sit high, I had to pull a leaf out of them and that settled it down. It also eased up the ride.

[codyyy]

I have 3.5" RE packs with a 1" Skyjacker greaseable shackle, and 4.5" RE coils up front and it sits higher in the rear a bit, probably about an inch.

[wire guy]

do you think you could get me the distance from center of bolt to center of bolt on the skyjacker shackle ? if its not to much trouble...

[dirtbagXJ2103]

ahh stink bug

[J Money]

dont get RE leaves ever!! other than that they have good stuff,the leaves are very stiff

My RE springs that came with my 3.5 Superflex Kit suck. My jeep did sit A$$ high, and now it sits level.

They are very stiff, the rear of my XJ rides like a rock.

[scottmcneal]

OH my god.. RE rides like a rock, tell me it ain't so :doh:.. .

[codyyy]

do you think you could get me the distance from center of bolt to center of bolt on the skyjacker shackle ? if its not to much trouble...
From quickly measuring the center of bolt head to center of bolt head, I got 5 3/4". I measured my stock Jeep shackles, and from center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole it is 3 1/4".

[-96JeepSpeed-]

My 4.5 leafs with a 2 inch shackle sat like 7.5 inchs when new. They are broken-in now and set lower.