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pfogle
February 10th, 2004, 05:59
Ok, got 5.5" RE front springs, with ACOS. Got rear 6" Big Offroad Leaves.

I need new shackles to go with those leaves right? But I don't really want any more lift from them.

What shackles would you run, and why?
Nay
February 10th, 2004, 13:40
Ok, got 5.5" RE front springs, with ACOS. Got rear 6" Big Offroad Leaves.

I need new shackles to go with those leaves right? But I don't really want any more lift from them.

What shackles would you run, and why?

You gotta run longer shackles or you will have no flex with those leaf springs. Your minimum is RE 1.25 shackles with the half moon cutout to allow more travel to the rear (I need to enlarge this cutout just a bit). This will give you 8" of total lift unless you have massive weight on the back of your XJ (I run this setup). 1.5" lift shackles will be better, but I just didn't need any more lift. If you really only want 6" of lift...you need the 4" BOR springs with 1.5" shackle.

Another option is to relocate the shackle box and run MJ shackles at 30 degree or so angle to the rear. Crash could give you those specs.

Nay

Nay
small pederson
February 10th, 2004, 14:30
1.75" daystar shackles, work awesome.
tony597fitter
February 10th, 2004, 17:56
How about some revolver shackles? Might not give you too much lift but flex like a MFer. Like these ones
http://www.trailquest.com/teraflex/xj/RXJ.shtml
small pederson
February 10th, 2004, 18:50
are they good for compression though?
juicexj24
February 10th, 2004, 19:44
http://www.orgsmfg.com/product/boomerang.htm

These will do the trick. I have had them since 1998. Love them, I run the 4.5" XJ leafs (really 6"+). Flex great and ride super. Juice
dwhiddon
February 10th, 2004, 21:21
Do revolvers give you any lift over stock shackles?
woody
February 11th, 2004, 02:50
I'd advise #1: the ORGS Boomerangs. #2 MJ OEM

Save your $$$ & don't do revolvers.
pfogle
February 11th, 2004, 05:11
Well, cost is a huge concern.

Tell me more about MJ shackles?

I've also heard something about using Chevy shackles?
small pederson
February 12th, 2004, 15:43
ya both those shackles should net you some lift. revolvers do not give lift over stock
pfogle
February 12th, 2004, 17:32
ya both those shackles should net you some lift. revolvers do not give lift over stock


Now, looking back at previous posts.. people are mentioning using Chevy 2" drop shackles. Those are supposed to "drop" or Lower a Chevy right? So if I use regular Chevy Shackles.. will those work with the BO springs, and lift the cherokee less? Again, not wanting a lot of lift from the shackles, just need them to work with the BO Springs.