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shirleythesquid

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Xj shackle relocation.
« on: June 03, 2015, 07:39:29 PM »

 Right, some dumb question s for all you experts out there. First of all if install a shackle relocation kit is it going to affect my ride height, secondly will I have any issues wthe shackles catching if I use stock shackles? Finally (probably the first question I should ask) do I actually need one?  :017:
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wildwood

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Re: Xj shackle relocation.
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2015, 08:08:41 PM »

Longer shackles allow,the spring to flex IE shorten and,lengthen if you see what I mean.
Most lift kits have a longer shackle,kit,supplied .
BUT a longer shackle IE 2inches longer than stock will only raise the Jeep 1"
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shirleythesquid

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Re: Xj shackle relocation.
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2015, 08:25:03 PM »

OK, my exact problem is I have installed a new set rough country 4" springs in the rear of my Jeep  but it sits too high with the long shackles, I installed the original shackles and  it rides and sits a lot better, however I can see how the original shackles are restricted and thought the relocation kit could solve this with out messing with the ride height.
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Re: Xj shackle relocation.
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2015, 08:29:10 PM »

Think you might find the springs will settle in a short while. Carrying a load or two will help.
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shirleythesquid

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Re: Xj shackle relocation.
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2015, 08:29:51 PM »

That's what I thought
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Re: Xj shackle relocation.
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2015, 08:43:35 PM »

..and maybe search the web for hd replacements for the stock shackles
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