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Shackle Relocation Brackets

NW99XJ

NAXJA Forum User
Location
Gresham, Or.
So I've been eyeballing this mod/upgrade for quite some time, doing my research, reading, reviewing, etc....
As far as I can tell, there's only about 5 options available at this point,
1.) DIY / Build Your Own (cost varies)
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2.) Rough Country ($135.90 shipped)
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3.) Liquid Iron Industries ($193.86 shipped)
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4.) Iron Man 4x4 ($155 shipped)
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5.) HD Engineering ($130 shipped)
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If I have missed something, please let me know... but as far as I can tell, as of Nov 2013...this is about all that's out there.
Prices are approximate, and could/may change over time.
Those listed are about average.

Ok, so lets hear your opinions, experiences, thoughts, etc....
What are YOU running?
Would you buy/make those again?
What would you do different?
Would you be willing to share your design if you've built your own?

Lets try to keep discussion on topic, and refrain from brand bashing, I think we'd all be more interested in actual performance of the part, vs. how u felt about your buying experience.
 
Running the HD offroad.

I would absolutely buy them again.

they are flawless and even if I wanted to build my own, I couldn't do it any better than they did.
 
didn't know there was 5 options lol for price and awesomeness, I would do the HD(which is what I'll go with if I dont make my own)
 
If you are Capable of fabricating, I would make my own (That was My plan when I had an XJ)

If Not, I would go with HDengineering.
 
HD relocation boxes are excellent and Brian is a good dude to boot. Nothing against the other folks, but if I was buying them (again) it would be my only phone call.
 
I have the FST boxes. Put together pretty decently, holes are about a 16-32nd off though.

Kris was a pain to deal with. Would not buy anything from him again for that reason.

HD offroad makes great stuff and good prices, I would buy from him if I were doing it again.
 
Another option which was my choice was this:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22609559@N05/11123869743/" title="shackle2 by dktool, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/11123869743_9878155593.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="shackle2"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22609559@N05/11123839403/" title="shackle1 by dktool, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/11123839403_58f012ccaa.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="shackle1"></a>

I wanted the improved shackle angle but did not want the extra lift (or expense) that comes with the bracket kits.
 
Another option which was my choice was this:





I wanted the improved shackle angle but did not want the extra lift (or expense) that comes with the bracket kits.
 
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