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Old 03-24-2013, 08:55 PM
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would you happen to remember the how far from the bottom and side the hole for the main mounting bolt is? (the hole that the shackle originally bolted to)
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I will measure it tomorrow for you.
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You think putting the shackle in the holes closer to the front of the jeep resulting in a 20-30* shackle angle would lower it?

I'm not trying to gain lift,and I would bumpstop before the leafspring bottoms out on the body.

I'm just thinking I can get more droop at a 20-30* shackle angle without gaining lift
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In my case, moving the shackle forward caused the shackle to hit the mount when the springs flattened out so that is why mine are where they are. I cannot say what it would do with your configuration sorry.
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Nice work, gotta add this one to my list instead of spending over 100 to buy them
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Hey boss what size is that angle you used? 2x2x? 3x3? 4x4?
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Nicely done! I'm definitely gonna build a pair!
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Angle i used is 2x2 because thats what I had in my scrap pile!
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Originally Posted by letsgomuddin
I will measure it tomorrow for you.
If you could that would be great. I would like to make a set of these down the road someday.
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Nice job. I made some from a stock yj front bumper lol. Almost two years still going strong
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You sir is the reason why we are all hear!
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I believe the hole was 1 5/8" from the end and from the bottom. I used a 5/8" drill bit to give myself some extra room in case it was off a tad. The bumper brackets need to come off to install the mount but can be reinstalled afterwards. The bolts interfere with installation.
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Nice job!!!!! Iv been thinking of building some but I just haven't got off my *** and done it.
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Nice. Did the 3x3 box fit into the original shackle box without modification? I didn't think that XJ shackles were 3 inches wide... therefore I would have thought that 3x3 tube would be too wide to fit in the stock shackle box?
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Originally Posted by xpedition xj-eh!
Nice. Did the 3x3 box fit into the original shackle box without modification? I didn't think that XJ shackles were 3 inches wide... therefore I would have thought that 3x3 tube would be too wide to fit in the stock shackle box?
Fits like a glove. Just had to tap it in with a hammer, and literally tap not like I had to wail on it or anything.


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