RE1462 leaf pack question

[EricsXJ]

I'd like to hear some opinion on what you think I should do -

Current setup: RE 4.5" kit w/ 1462 leaf springs and stock shackle. Currently sitting at a nice 5" over stock.

Next setup: RE 5.5" kit already purchased but not installed yet. This means I have 2 sets of 1462 leaf packs, one new and one used and already broken in.

Should I just install the new leaf packs w/ RE 1.25" shackle OR shall I keep my used leaf pack, install poly bushings and a TeraFlex 1.5" shackle? By my measurements the RE 1.25" shackle will only give 1" lift, and I don't want the rear sitting lower than the front once the new leafs settle. Thats why I think the TeraFlex shackle would be better with my old leafs. Kinda like splitting hairs I know, but which would be the better settup factoring in keeping it level with the front and flexiness?

[Bender]

I'd go 100% with your old springs.

About 5 years ago I got the RE 4.5" kit with the 1462 leafs and it wasn't until a couple years later that they really started working nicely. Now, I'm still running them with a longer shackle (very good idea with those leafs) and relocated shackle mount and my front to rear balance is almost identical.

[dennisuello]

go with old springs and longer shackles. i have the same leaves and JKS dog-leg shackles, they work pretty good.

[EricsXJ]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Dennis, are those the "boomerang" shackles?

[dennisuello]

Thanks for the advice guys.

Dennis, are those the "boomerang" shackles?

yes, they are the boomerang style, clears the crossmember and shackle mount box nicely.
http://www.jksmfg.com/images/xj_shackles.jpg

[evilpresence]

Or you could go with Tera Flex Revolver Shackles.