shackle question

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stxcherokee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Corpus Christi, Tx

• Jun 16, 2008

• #1

ok, so i'ver searched.. and feel confident.. but just want to clarify this.

got rc 2" shackles to install..

from searching it looks like i just relieve the weight on the leafs... take out the back top bolt.. and that's it? to get the shackle in??

just making sure.. don't want any problems

 

HaleYes

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Clay County, IL

• Jun 16, 2008

• #2

Yep, pretty much. Remove the stock shackle, and install the new one. Two bolts per side. One that attaches the shackle to the Jeep and the other that goes through the shackle and the leaf.

 

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cherokee chuck

NAXJA Forum User

Location

freeland,wa usa

• Jun 16, 2008

• #3

you might want to presoak the bolts & bushings w/P.B.Blaster or a similar product. It looks like you are on the gulf so rusty bolts/bushings could be an issue. good luck

 

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yossarian19

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Grass Valley, CA

• Jun 16, 2008

• #4

cherokee chuck said:

you might want to presoak the bolts & bushings w/P.B.Blaster or a similar product. It looks like you are on the gulf so rusty bolts/bushings could be an issue. good luck

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expect a few driveline vibes as well. When you do a shackle lift, you change the pinion angle more drastically than w/ a spring lift.
Ask me how I know.

 

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stxcherokee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Corpus Christi, Tx

• Jun 17, 2008

• #5

so for the vibes.. where do i get the stuff for a hack and tap. i can get the cutoff and taps.. i work for fastenal.. just need the cap to seal.. and what ever else goes in..

on a budget bad... have a spare front shaft.. so all i need is to seal the tc.. what and where do i find this cheap