shackles vs. springs

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ctrow

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Blacksburg

• Jun 26, 2008

• #1

So heres the deal..... I need 6.5" of lift in the rear of my xj. I would like to go shackles or springs, no blocks. I have heard of people using 2" Chevy lowering shackles to lift their xjs. They are $50 a pair and would make for an easy fix. However, i have also heard they cause alot of stress on your springs. On the other hand we have 6.5" lift springs. Problems here are trying to find some one who makes them and not have a supper stiff rear suspension. throw in your 2 cents. Thanks​

 

Phil

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

West Sacramento, CA

• Jun 26, 2008

• #2

Chevy lowering shackles are shitty and will bend.

Edit: I have shackles and springs on my junk.

 

XJ_ranger

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Port Orchard, WA

• Jun 26, 2008

• #3

X2 on the chebby lowering shackles...

RE 5.5 springs with their 1.5"? shackle works for a lot of people, and a lot of people like that combonation...

if you are concerned about ride, get some RE 4.5" springs, and use these - http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=956630

to make up the rest of it...

and dont forget to either buy some shims or new spring perches to correct the pinion angle after changing lift heights...

 

WheelinJR

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Portland, Oregon

• Jun 26, 2008

• #4

I would recommend a different approach.

Go with a 3.5" - 4" lift spring. Then sell your tall springs to someone else. Then add to that BRIANHO's shackle relocation boxes ( http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=955999 ) for $130 shipped. That will net you to about 5.5", so finish with a 1" lift shackle.

You will net your desired lift, be able to correct your shackle angle, improve ride, and improve suspension travel.

 

BRIANHO13

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Location

Spring, TX

• Jun 27, 2008

• #5

You could also do a bastard pack and the relocation brackets......

 

C85D4x4

NAXJA Member #1311

Location

Ohio, Brecksville

• Jun 27, 2008

• #6

BRIANHO13 said:

You could also do a bastard pack and the relocation brackets......

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X2 on the relocation brackets

 

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Joepoppa1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Garland, Tx

• Jun 27, 2008

• #7

Won't stock S-10 springs net you about that much? I have heard that they ride great and flex like a mutha!

 

lancey3

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Columbus Ohio

• Jun 27, 2008

• #8

Joepoppa1 said:

Won't stock S-10 springs net you about that much? I have heard that they ride great and flex like a mutha!

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Kinda the opposite. Bastard packs are stiff and flex sub par.

 

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mjma

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Rehoboth, MA

• Jun 27, 2008

• #9

Get some Alcan leafs and a 1-1.5" shackle. You order them specifically for your XJ and the weight of your XJ. They rock.