Rear Shackle Angle?
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Rear Shackle Angle?
Hey folks, I just installed a Shackle Relocation Kit from Rough Country. I've read several posts that the rear shackles should have about a 45 degree angle. The position I installed them at is exactly 45 degrees. But the shacke his against the hanger bracked (touching) as the picture below indicates.
I seems to me that this would be a bad thing. Installing the kit as it sets gained me 1 3/4" of lift. I'd really don't want to gain more than 2".
If I move the shackle to the next hole back my shackle angle is only 20 degrees and I get about 2 1/8" of lift. What are all of your opinions on this, leave it like it is or move the shackle back to the next hole?
I seems to me that this would be a bad thing. Installing the kit as it sets gained me 1 3/4" of lift. I'd really don't want to gain more than 2".
If I move the shackle to the next hole back my shackle angle is only 20 degrees and I get about 2 1/8" of lift. What are all of your opinions on this, leave it like it is or move the shackle back to the next hole?
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I just moved it back one hole for now. I have longer shackles but they'll probably lift me more than two inches. I may try them later.
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Hey folks, I just installed a Shackle Relocation Kit from Rough Country. I've read several posts that the rear shackles should have about a 45 degree angle. The position I installed them at is exactly 45 degrees. But the shacke his against the hanger bracked (touching) as the picture below indicates.
I seems to me that this would be a bad thing. Installing the kit as it sets gained me 1 3/4" of lift. I'd really don't want to gain more than 2".
If I move the shackle to the next hole back my shackle angle is only 20 degrees and I get about 2 1/8" of lift. What are all of your opinions on this, leave it like it is or move the shackle back to the next hole?
I seems to me that this would be a bad thing. Installing the kit as it sets gained me 1 3/4" of lift. I'd really don't want to gain more than 2".
If I move the shackle to the next hole back my shackle angle is only 20 degrees and I get about 2 1/8" of lift. What are all of your opinions on this, leave it like it is or move the shackle back to the next hole?
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Just got done doing the homework on this, mine are on the way.
And it does appear your springs are shot, I'm sure thats not helping.
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That sucks because if you use longer shackles you will get more lift and not everyone wants that. In my case I am already a bit to high in the rear so using a longer shackle is not an option. I removed a leaf from my leafpack for a while to use longer shackles but I got axle wrap more often and actually snapped my shock, plus they hanged down below the gastank skid. So I had to trim the relocator bracket where the shackle hits. Now I wish I would have gotten the 3 inch leafs.
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I used MJ shackles on mine with stock springs, not too much longer than XJ's. I don't have a ride height pic but I've got more room to swing. It's bolted in the same spot, but I think I'm gonna move back one hole for a little more lift.
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I think your leafs are shot, that is part of the problem.
I lift shackle will not necessarily lift your rear much higher. You are trying to accomplish more angle so it you are only gaining a fraction of the height the shackle is advertised for.
When I did my RC shackle boxes I used 2 inch lift shackles. I probably only gained an inch of height. I could probably adjust it to sit maybe a 1/2" lower if I wanted to.
I lift shackle will not necessarily lift your rear much higher. You are trying to accomplish more angle so it you are only gaining a fraction of the height the shackle is advertised for.
When I did my RC shackle boxes I used 2 inch lift shackles. I probably only gained an inch of height. I could probably adjust it to sit maybe a 1/2" lower if I wanted to.
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I think your leafs are shot, that is part of the problem.
I lift shackle will not necessarily lift your rear much higher. You are trying to accomplish more angle so it you are only gaining a fraction of the height the shackle is advertised for.
When I did my RC shackle boxes I used 2 inch lift shackles. I probably only gained an inch of height. I could probably adjust it to sit maybe a 1/2" lower if I wanted to.
I lift shackle will not necessarily lift your rear much higher. You are trying to accomplish more angle so it you are only gaining a fraction of the height the shackle is advertised for.
When I did my RC shackle boxes I used 2 inch lift shackles. I probably only gained an inch of height. I could probably adjust it to sit maybe a 1/2" lower if I wanted to.
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I just put mine back in this week and I put the angle just a little too shallow. I have to correct it, but I'm using RC's lift shackles.
I'd like to NOT gain 2 inches in the rear this time. I hate that rake effect and going too high will just strain the driveshafts more.