LOW PROFILE Shackle Relocation Kits
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From: Vegas
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Great write up Ocho! Darn, I wish you guys would have mentioned the spacing issue there earlier. :/ We just had 7 more kits sent to laser earlier this week. I guess we have another revision to do. This is bound to happen with a new product like this. but I do apologize.
How wide is your shackle bushing sleeve? Looks quite a bit wider then the box. Stock XJ shackles should be 2.75". I guess I might need to widen that a little, just as long as the narrower shackles dont have play.
Kris
How wide is your shackle bushing sleeve? Looks quite a bit wider then the box. Stock XJ shackles should be 2.75". I guess I might need to widen that a little, just as long as the narrower shackles dont have play.
Kris
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From: northlake IL
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
i have the same as ocho and i had to trim down a little and drill out my sleeve so it will be different with every shackle just have to try them all and have a recommended list
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From: Vegas
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6
Originally Posted by Slimgoaty
We'll see how it works with my RE Shackles, as I don't have a way to grind down a barrel or anything, I'd have to remove shackle material.
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From: Centralia, Wa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Unless I'm missing something?
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From: Holland MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I don't think you'll have a problem, my extended shackles slid in like butter.
What was your before and after measurements guys?
I had no lift added at first but my rear looked low to me so i bumped it up an inch and retained a beautiful shackle angle. Thanks to these my leafs are nice and smooth, well as smooth as rough country leafs will get...
What was your before and after measurements guys?
I had no lift added at first but my rear looked low to me so i bumped it up an inch and retained a beautiful shackle angle. Thanks to these my leafs are nice and smooth, well as smooth as rough country leafs will get...
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From: Centralia, Wa
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
When I installed them they looked to be pretty much the exact same width as stock, so if these were modeled for use with stock shackles I shouldn't have any issue..guess I'll find out when he gets those next 7 back as I'm hoping mine are one of them.
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From: Manhattan, Kansas
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Everyone is going to be mad at me... I took very few pictures as I was rushed to get these in before I drove back to school yesterday.. install was fairly smooth though, only a few minor issues. I'll take pictures of them installed when I go back out to my jeep (huge parking lot, long walk)
My ride had definitely improved though. I also used Chevy lowering shackles
My ride had definitely improved though. I also used Chevy lowering shackles
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From: Tampa Fl
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I ordere mine today! Cant wait to get them! Gona pair them with jcr nutstrips and rustys .75" shackles. You should definitely look into fabbing up some nut strips to sell with the relocation brackets. There easy to make especially if you have access to a cnc machine. And most people that buy the relocation brackets are buying a set of nut strips.
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From: Holland MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
JCR nut strips only fit the 3 holes (the ones inside the frame rail) i bought some 1/2" gr8 bolts to fasten the remaining hole. Just fyi, other than that works perfect.
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From: Carrollton, GA
Year: 1994
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output