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Old 07-23-2008, 12:51 PM
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Hey, I was wondering what's the biggest lift I could do with Shackles/Spacers using the stock shocks. I was going to do a rusty's 3" but don't have the money right now. I would just save up the money but I need new tires and I want to put bigger tires on it so I don't have the money for the lift and the tires so I'll just do a shackle/spacer for now.
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Another thing, what would be the best place to buy shackle/spacers. Not looking for anything special, just want a decent kit.
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look in the tech sectoin they have all the lifts listed.
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Originally Posted by alienboyfinney
look in the tech sectoin they have all the lifts listed.
What he's referring to:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/every-xj-lift-all-read-237/


2" is the absolute max you can do with stock shocks. Any higher and they will limit your travel enough to frustrate you.

If i were you, i'd do a 1" front spacer/1.5" rear shackle lift "for now". Then when your wallet gets thick and comfy, you can do your 3" lift and still have these 1" spacer/shackles to add to it if you want more height
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Even at 2" you are pushing it. I would recommend getting a bit larger lift and just buying some inexpensive shocks if your budget permits.
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Originally Posted by big*blue*cherokee*
Another thing, what would be the best place to buy shackle/spacers. Not looking for anything special, just want a decent kit.

http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.aspx?partID=8793
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...4&partID=14364

http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/...?idproduct=184
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/...?idproduct=557


Or kit:
http://www.4wd.com/productdetails.as...2&partID=12650
http://jeepinoutfitters.com/scripts/...idproduct=1172
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