Leaf spring issue...What is wrong with this picture?

mako my day

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Aliso Viejo

• Jun 28, 2012

• #1

Brand new Rubicon Express 4.5" leafs. Here is a pic of the rear leaf spring mount and shackle.
What is wrong with this picture?


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Customizer1000

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Jun 28, 2012

• #2

You didn't take the Shackle off, the springs are short till they have pressure on them

 

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clean4drxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

CT.

• Jun 28, 2012

• #3

It looks like it has no weight on the springs, put the jeep in the ground(add weight possibley) and do your final tighting of the bolts after.

 

mako my day

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Aliso Viejo

• Jun 28, 2012

• #4

So, the springs are unloaded. Is it correct for the shackles to be pointed forward like that?

 

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clean4drxj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

CT.

• Jun 28, 2012

• #5

when they're unloaded .. yes it's fine.

 

mako my day

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Aliso Viejo

• Jun 28, 2012

• #6

Sweet, Thanks.
I should have it all bolted back and rolling tonight.

 

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liljoe71

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Location

Dallas, TX

• Jun 28, 2012

• #7

I had the same issue with mine and I assumed that you couldn't use the OEM shackles. I installed some boomerangs as such > but I read somewhere they go in this direction < with them point towards the rear bumper. So what you guys are saying is to do a proper install you have jack the jeep up, get the screw in, load with weight to expand the springs, then tighten?

 

anthrax323

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Antonio, TX

• Jun 28, 2012

• #8

liljoe71 said:

I had the same issue with mine and I assumed that you couldn't use the OEM shackles. I installed some boomerangs as such > but I read somewhere they go in this direction < with them point towards the rear bumper. So what you guys are saying is to do a proper install you have jack the jeep up, get the screw in, load with weight to expand the springs, then tighten?

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Boomerang shackles' apexes should point toward the front of the vehicle, as they're designed to limit/prevent interference with the unibody.

 

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liljoe71

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Location

Dallas, TX

• Jun 28, 2012

• #9

Dont mean to hijack this thread but sounds like I have some work to do this weekend then. I hope to get my shackles to reach when I place them in the right direction.

 

Devilfrog

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Duncan, BC

• Jun 28, 2012

• #10

anthrax323 said:

Boomerang shackles' apexes should point toward the front of the vehicle, as they're designed to limit/prevent interference with the unibody.

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like so ... these are the 1" BDS variety