MaddXJ85

OK. Im determined to do a four inch lift and Im determined to be cheap about it. With that said I've been thinking about making some 4" lift shackles to get rid of the blocks I have. My concern being will this put too much angle on my diff? I personally wouldnt think so but I've been wrong before. Just lookin for some opinions on this and if anyone has done it how has it worked out? Thanks in advance

ilikemud

4" lift shackles would have to be 8" longer than stock. Seams kind of iffy to me. S10 pack swap would be better.

89eliminator

dont do it. that amount of force that would be on the shackle and mount would be enormous. cheap isnt always best.

That Jeep Guy XJMJ

that would really show what kind of jeep class you have (wants to look cool with the least amount of work)

really just do a bastard pack swap like the other guy said..... drop your axle, split your leaf pack while its still bolted in (leaving only the main leaf installed) and then swap in leaf springs from any light duty pick-up truck or any other SUV, (cherokee, explorer etc) and then re-arch them..... put a few clips around the leaf springs and you'll be all set... (note you cannot use the stock u-bolts for this, u must buy longer u-bolts)

having a jeep and lifting it is not and never will be an extremely cheap process... these things cost $$.... i'm sure you've seen it, Just Empty Every Pocket...

and have you also thought about how your going to lengthen your brake-lines and either drop your t-case or do an SYE kit... or about how you will need to either buy an adjustable track bar or get a relocation bracket for it.... and also longer lower control arms??

my point is..... don't be a complete bum, spend a little cash and at least do it the semi-correct way.. and if you can't afford to then there really is no buisiness in trying to go that tall

XJSETH

x2 save your money buy an actual kit.

ktmracer419

a 4" shackle will give you the departure angle of a civic

and if you dont run 4" of bumpstop, you will go through leaf springs like crazy

MaddXJ85

thanks for the advice. and by the way i had taken all of that into consideration. also the amount of work doesnt bother me im just poor so no need to be rude about it. It was just an idea which by the way didnt last very long i have done 2" shackles and 2" blocks for now. Thanks to those of you who didnt feel the neeed to assume you know me or what kind of person i am. I appreciate honest opinions but not assumtions.. anyway thanks for the help.

bigomudders

Can't help myself any longer WHATS with the mudflaps?

warthog

I think california has a law about that but i can't quote it. Thats one of the reasons why i never want to live in california. (thats my own personal thinking though)

nw-xj-scott

If replacing Leaf springs is your idea of a good time... by all means have at it!

MaddXJ85

LMAO! I know I know... CHP says I have to have em so I just through those togeth really quick... Ill be makin them different soon it was just a quick fix to get the ticket taken care of lol

4.3L XJ

After you did that, you would spend lots of money trying to get rid of your driveline vibrations. You wouldn't save anything in the long run.

mcssls

I was stopped by Arizona HP and was told it was a DOT requirement for mudflaps if the body of the vehicle was over a certain height off the road surface. Sounds like a beemer driving lawmaker took a rock at the wrong time.

nw-xj-scott

Amen...



and before you think im being an *** toward you, im not.. i have 14" wide tires and no Flaps or Flares... i hate this law, but its actually a law i understand.

4.3L XJ

I'm not sure what the law is, but the narrow rigs with full width axles sticking out a mile all have them.