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Old 04-23-2009, 10:07 AM
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Which is a better option for the 4.5 rustys spring pack lift? Is it the 3" leaf pack w/ the 1.5" shackle or the 4.5" leaf pack?

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add-a-shackle = 1 bowl of ice cream
full leaf pack = banana split with chocolate and sprinkles w/ 6-pack

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get the 4.5 leaf pack
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I got the 4.5 inch full leaf pack when I ordered my 4.5 inch Rusty's lift. Those leaf springs were stiff as hell for about 2.5 years. I've had them on my XJ for about 4 years, now. The flex and ride pretty good, now.
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3.5" w/ a 1" shackle is better than a 4.5" pack with a stock shackle since it allows the leaf to flex more.
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Do like I did. Get the 4.5 inch leaf pack and then add a 1 inch lift shackle. Then you'll be an inch higher and it will flex better.
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