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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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I was wondering if anybody here had ever used these adjustable shackles or knows somebody who has? Any input would be helpful. I'm looking at different ideas.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Adjus...ts_Accessories

Oh, and by the way, does it matter what model year the front coils off a V8 Grand come from? Just so I know what to look for.

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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i haven't, nor do i know anyone, but they look cool.

no idea on the spring question
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Heard of them, never heard anything about experiences though
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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interesting concept..ive never heard of them either but you hear stories about people bending 2" shackles.. but ya never know. as for the coils, any year V8 ZJ will work. they will give you ~ 1" - 1.5" of lif

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by aircruiser
interesting concept..ive never heard of them either but you hear stories about people bending 2" shackles.. but ya never know. as for the coils, any year V8 XJ will work. they will give you ~ 1" - 1.5" of lif

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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wow, gonna look into making some, best idea I've seen all day! lol. Seem a bit pricy for my taste, but it would allow you to dial in and compensate for a bent spring a little, I'd think.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel
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hahaha whoops guess i had a v8 swap into my xj on my mind
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by TrollHammer
wow, gonna look into making some, best idea I've seen all day! lol. Seem a bit pricy for my taste, but it would allow you to dial in and compensate for a bent spring a little, I'd think.
IMO, the best way to compensate for bent or warped springs is to replace them. the back of my jeep sagged an inch when i put my swingout on with the spare so im going to do a bastard pack to make up for the lost lift.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Pm Ironmanandy, he makes some shackles like that.
http://www.ironman4x4fab.com/Jeep_XJ...es/XJ_RLS.html
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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Thanks guys. I'll look into the ones jmm0122 mentioned.
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