Couldnt I do this?
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From: Owensboro, Ky.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter
I have a 98 XJ Classic on stock suspension and couldnt I get a add a leaf and put in with it a shackle to raise up my back. Im looking to raise it up two inches in the back.
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From: Owensboro, Ky.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter
My front is higher up then my back and im wanting it up to where it was so i was thinking a 2 inch add a leaf then a shackle. Im only in highschool on a small budget.
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Yeah shackles only give you half of the length in lift. It only bolts onto one end of the leaf spring so its only half the lift. At least thats how i understood it, there's a really good thread on it somewhere i'll try to dig it up.
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From: Owensboro, Ky.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter
thank you and please find the thread. That also why i was going for the add a leaf. until im out of college and have a good paying job.


