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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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I took the plunge a year ago and bought a 87 XJ with a 3 inch rubicon lift. The backend sits 1.5 to 2" lower than the front. What would be the best way to fix this with out having to worry about pinion angles and such. I am leaning towards shackles or blocks.

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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I would recommend lift shackles over blocks. Just remember, either of these is only a temporary fix. You ultimately need to get new rear spring packs.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Thanks for the help. The lift was put on abought 2 years ago and has about 10,000 easy miles on it. Do you think I just have a crappy set of springs?
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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find some leaf springs
but do not get a block its going to make it worse
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find some leaf springs
but do not get a block its going to make it worse
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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I would say the original owner probably used the XJ for towing or heavy hauling. Rubicon Express is one of the best after market manufacturers of lift kits for XJs out there. RE springs shouldn't sag unless they were used and abused.
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http://charlotte.craigslist.org/pts/971531585.html
get a spacer up front then some 35s
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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thanks for the help!
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