i am getting ready to add a 4.5 inch rustys lift and wanted to add another inch so i can fit 33s with out trimming so my question is if i should use blocks or shackels. this is mostly a DD and it is a 2001 sport! thanks oh and any input on the rustys lift is nice too!!!

 

shackle relocation brackets
http://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...relocation-kit

 

oh and another question.....rough country or rusty's? there around the same price but what is better? i was gonna get one of these 2 because they have full 4.5 inch leaf packs and not drop shackles so that way i could add a 1 inch block or shackle to get a bit more height

 

Blocks are cheaper but shackles will help your ride.

 

Where in the mitten are you located? btw

 

lapeer country

 

From my research Rustys is more expensive when you add the freight. As for quality no idea, what I get from the forums is about a 50/50 split.

 

i have not looked at either one, however you want one with bracing on it. Also, i have heard that chevy lowering shackles are a good lift shackle as well. Several have run them on here.

I personally use Tera-Flex.. 1/4" steel with bracing and zerk fittings.

 

yea rustys shipping is a little pricey

 

My opinion would be to go with the RC lift that's what i'm currently running and i love it, another plus is they have great customer service. Rusty's on the other hand their shipping is pricey and i'm not a fan of their customer service, when my friend ordered shackles for his CJ from them they kept sendin him in circles about where his stuff actually was it took them well over a month almost 2 to actually get his stuff.

 

right....was ur 4.5 inch a true 4.5 or was is more or less

 

I have the full-leaf pack lift and I've never actually taken measurements but i will tell you with minor fender trimming i clear my 33's just fine I've never once rubbed with these tires

 

(96xj ) did you use the teraflex shackles from the yj's? or do they make it specificaly for the xj

 

Never ever ever ever use lift blocks!!!! They're extremely unsafe if they crack and can cause terrible axle warp!!!

 

They make them specifically for the XJ. I got them from a jeep only JY for $45 for the spacers and shackles i will get you a link!

here:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_703.htm


you can probably find them cheaper tho Quadratec is a bit pricy in my opinion