swatkins

OK I want some opinions which is better for a 2" budget lift an add a leaf or an extennded shackle?

troy fritz

If your rear springs are shot then both will only be a band aid. They will sag again soon. Go with full leaf or bastard pack.

TheKnight706

If your going to do it, do it fully man. either way the budget lift kits won't pass Inspection but if your budget is aiming low I would do the Shackle extention.

afbond03

I went with the RE Full Leaf AAL. I have had mine on my 11 year old XJ for 2 years now and have no sagging or other issues.

x91j

I found a cheap 2 inch lift on fay bobs garage for 80$ includes shackels and coil spacers. Any one heard about this lift from there?

UserID6095

Where are you located? I ask because the shackle can be a pita the change. The upper bolt has been known to break loose inside the body and just spin. Then you have to cut into the body to get a wrench on the nut in order to take it off.

So long story short, an add-a-leaf can be easier to install.

x91j

I live in chicago. Its gunna be my first install and I don't have very much experiance with cars so I figuerd the rear shackels would be the way to go. Can't I loosen it up with some PB?

UserID6095

You can try. If you have the same problems with corrosion and rust we have here in Michigan then PB might not be enough.

x91j

ya chicago cars get pretty darn rusty. hmm theres gotta be another way

RICZR2

I was going to use shackles to lift my sagging back end (didn't sound right) but after reading about the top bolt issue when installing shackles, I decided to use the Add A Leaf option.

x91j

so how hard is the AAL to install?