ski_junkie

In my failed attempt to install some generic lift shackles (they were basically bars) I ran across something I didn't expect.

The bolt for the shackle goes through the mount then into a welded nut inside the body.

My question is...
Is that nut accessible, and if so, how?
Also when installing a aftermarket lift shackle do most people just reuse the original bolt, or how do they do it?

Thanks to everyone who helps me out with all my questions.

GoreXJ95

yea it is but use now bolts and new bushings when you do

Fred1diver

are the type of shackles any good, I've seen then at a gooood price and was wondering if I should get them ?
FRED

GoreXJ95

depends on how much lift you want...

Fred1diver

don't really want too much, just a few inches, I always seem to rub the rear diff housing.
FRED

BuckB91XJ

My Daytar 1 inch lift shackles came with new polyurethane bushings and I just used the OEM bolts and they work just fine. If you don't destroy your bolts getting them out or see any obvious defects with them don't waste the cash on buying new bolts. it isn't necessary.
Also, thse welded in anchornuts aren't accessible to my knowledge. I suppose you could cut your way into them. Or maybe you can get them by going in through the end of the unibody framerail.

ol"blue

The only cures for that are a high clearance diff housing, or taller tires.

Fred1diver

o.k.
so what is the biggest tire size I can get away on a stock 96 XJ ?
thanks in adv
FRED

Desertfox1023

It really depends on what you do when you talk about running a big tire stock. You can run a 30" tire. But it will rub everything if you try to take it off road. I don't recommend going over a 235/75/15 if your going to wheel it.

As far as cheap lift shackles go you can either order a set from rusty's, use MJ shackles out of a junkyard, or find somebody selling some used ones.

GoreXJ95

i got 235 75 15 tires and there on stock suspension for now and they rub like crazy

jeepxjho

If your talking about the top shackle nut, yes the bolt for it that goes into the frame is welded inside the unibody.

If you break that bolt then you will have to cut into the fram/unibody to try to fix it.

I will never install shackles on my xj since i'm sure that bolt will break in the fram and its a world of pain to fix.

flushpuppyTRb

Before i installed my Teraflex shackles I had 235/75/15s on stock and they didnt rub at all... at least not anytime i experienced(they were at like 60% tread when i got it)

Fred1diver

so bigger tires and prolly shackles to reduce the rubbing?
how about the front? what do I need?
thanks
FRED

GreenXJ95

coil spacers or what ford coils?

Desertfox1023

You should probably just read this:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/che...t-guide-16371/