GamblySmurf

After getting a new Rock Hard rear bumper and tire carrier installed, I have lost an inch or two of lift in the rear end.

What is the best way to regain that lift? Extra leaf spring and longer shackles? Longer shackles and a block? Leaf spring and block?

claygrassmann

id say just some shackles block suck and leafs are too pricey for me and they will settle so id say shackles

okcjeeper

shackle it up to regain the lost lift.

raypla

Lets see some pics of that Bumper! They look pretty sweet

Sorry back on topic what is your set up in the rear now?

aircruiser

yeah id go for shackles..i hate blocks..i guess an inch of block is alright but still..

GamblySmurf

Here are some pics as requested.

Stillwater Outfitters XJ

I would say longer shackles they are pretty easy to install
Jeep looks good

jeep98b

I am with everybody else go the shackle route.

I love that bumper. What did you pay for it if I may ask?

a1racer

easy buy a front bumper to weigh down the front to match don't forget the winch to off set the weight of the tire.

raypla

http://www.redrock4x4.com/shop/index...oducts_id=2502

Google is your friend

I've been eye balling one of those for a while, but have no weres near the funds to make one mine. X 10 on the shackles if you don't already have some. If you do you could go for a shackle relocation bracket, not only does it net 1.5" supposidly makes your ride very nice

"Shackle relocation brackets 130 to your door


These will allow you to run a better shackle angle, which will improve your off road capability as well as your on road ride.

These will allow you to lower your upper mounting position by 3 inches (lift would be around 1.5" if you maintain a vertical shackle), and move it forward up to 5". If you want to run longer spring you can simply flip the the shackle bracket.

More pictures can be seen here, http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=955999

If you would like to buy a set they will be $130 to your door for what is shown plus an extra shackle bolt and the two washers and nuts to hold the two pieces together. We are still sourcing the frame inserts, once we find those we will offer them as well (separatly)."

Some more pics:


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All pics and text taken from this thread http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.ph...kle+relocation

GamblySmurf

Thanks for the link! I am going with one of these relocation brackets as well as longer shackles.

If I manage to get the back end up higher than the front, then I'll just need to add some more lift up there too.