Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Shackle question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 10:30 PM
  #1  
Mosescase's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: Near Fayetteville NC
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default Shackle question

Has any one ever seen these before or maybe even run them???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JEEP-...ht_1168wt_1291
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 10:34 PM
  #2  
mcssls's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 421
Likes: 1
From: Rio Rancho NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

check my sig. Many people run them did you have a question other than that?
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 10:34 PM
  #3  
odgreen's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 15,581
Likes: 8
From: some small town oregon
Year: 1989
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

whoa! they look pretty bad ***! you should get em and be a test subject.
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 10:40 PM
  #4  
Mosescase's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: Near Fayetteville NC
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by mcssls
check my sig. Many people run them did you have a question other than that?
so with your 3in RC and the Shackles your getting what about 5 in or so. Whats the advantage vs just running 5in full leafs. Is it a smoother ride, better flex.....???
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:19 PM
  #5  
89eliminator's Avatar
aka Wade-O
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,703
Likes: 10
From: IN
Year: 1989 Comanche
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

less arch in pack=better performance
Reply
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:34 PM
  #6  
Mosescase's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: Near Fayetteville NC
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by 89eliminator
less arch in pack=better performance
thanks man.
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 12:08 AM
  #7  
bigjim350's Avatar
Registered Users
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: New Caney, TX
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I know of a few people running these shackles. They seem to preform very well, and they are very beefy and strong.
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 12:19 AM
  #8  
Mosescase's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: Near Fayetteville NC
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by bigjim350
I know of a few people running these shackles. They seem to preform very well, and they are very beefy and strong.
Beefys not the word there huge i also like the fact that there adjustable just wondering if that has a down side to it
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 03:43 PM
  #9  
mcssls's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 421
Likes: 1
From: Rio Rancho NM
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

longer shackle with shorter lift spring is better ride because there isn't so much arc in the spring and the spring isn't so stiff and you do get more flex because a longer shackle can move a lot longer distance swing compared to a short stock shackle. But if you're into rocks you can hook one hard. I don't do rocks much so I'm not worried.
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 04:06 PM
  #10  
Mosescase's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: Near Fayetteville NC
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

na not into rocks to much so a 3in lift with 2in shackles vs a 5in lift with just leaf springs the 2 in shackles is going to be a better ride for me on the road.
Reply
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 04:07 PM
  #11  
Mosescase's Avatar
Thread Starter
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: Near Fayetteville NC
Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by mcssls
check my sig. Many people run them did you have a question other than that?
was there any mods you had to make to switch form the stock ones to the new ones or just a straight swap
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1998CherokeeXJ
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
29
Oct 3, 2015 05:14 AM
98XJSPORTSATINJADED
Cherokee Chat
14
Sep 12, 2015 07:06 PM
1998CherokeeXJ
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
1
Sep 12, 2015 05:14 PM
RedStar
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
10
Sep 9, 2015 12:45 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:40 AM.