Rear flex

EFR98XJ · Dec 22, 2011

Right now I'm running 4.5" leafs, 1.5" shackle and relocation bracket.

Its time to freshen up my lift since the rears are starting to sag a little. I was going to do an AAL but leaning towards a 2" shackle. I also have the option to go with a 5" pack with a 1" shackle. Just wondering which would flex better? Thanks

XJ longhouse · Dec 22, 2011

i would go with the longer shackles, if your relocation allows you to change your shackle angle, the longer shackles will allow the axle to compress/droop more while flexxed ,

just my 2cents,

VAhasnoWAVES · Dec 22, 2011

flatter leafs will provide better flex.

but i would try to steer clear of AALs.

cdawall · Dec 22, 2011

longer shackles.

NCCherokee · Dec 22, 2011

More, thinner leaves. Flexes Better and a more consistent spring rate. Look at the jeep speed forum. Lot of them are using deavers, alcans, and nationals. The deavers also have an extra half leaf on the front half for spring wrap. They are getting 12" of travel. Don't know much about the other brands. They are pricey though, like $700 procey

EFR98XJ · Dec 23, 2011

Its gotta be worth it. 12" travel! Thanks for the replies. I'm going to order shackles after Xmas!

Happy Holidays!

Porch951 · Dec 23, 2011

I'm in the same boat, i need to make up 1" of lift to level out.
My concern with shackles is that they'd kill my exit angle. Maybe that's silly?

VAhasnoWAVES · Dec 23, 2011

t'is silly.

ROBZ95Xj · Dec 23, 2011

EFR98XJ said:
Its gotta be worth it. 12" travel! Thanks for the replies. I'm going to order shackles after Xmas!

Happy Holidays!

you did say you have 1.5" shackles already corect? 2" shackles would only give you .25" lift if that

EFR98XJ · Dec 29, 2011

^^^^^Yeah I figured that a couple nights ago..LOL Right now the shackle angle is at 40*. Maybe I'll move the upper shackle mount back and see if theres a gain. probably not much.

jeeperjohn · Dec 29, 2011

I have always wanted to try shackles that have a rotation joint in them. I don't remember who makes them but they allow the spring to twist and improve flex. I am thinking of something different than Teraflex rotator shackles.

Daltonamorph · Dec 31, 2011

jeeperjohn said:
I have always wanted to try shackles that have a rotation joint in them. I don't remember who makes them but they allow the spring to twist and improve flex. I am thinking of something different than Teraflex rotator shackles.

http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm

whitexj98 · Dec 31, 2011

Daltonamorph said:
http://www.alcanspring.com/orbit-eye.htm

That site looks like its from the 70s if they had sites in the70s. It's the only one I have ran across that has someting like that though, do they make them for XJs?

VAhasnoWAVES · Dec 31, 2011

whitexj98 said:
That site looks like its from the 70s if they had sites in the70s. It's the only one I have ran across that has someting like that though, do they make them for XJs?

jeeperjohn said:
I have always wanted to try shackles that have a rotation joint in them. I don't remember who makes them but they allow the spring to twist and improve flex. I am thinking of something different than Teraflex rotator shackles.

can you guys weld?

maybe something like this with a heim, high misalignment spacer and the proper threaded insert? wouldnt take more than a foot of DOM. shoot... waiting on heims and painting them would take longer than building them.

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