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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Does anyone know much lift MJ shackles give on a XJ? Wasnt sure if it was 1/2 inch or a full inch.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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i dont know much, but i think you can buy them up to 2" mabey more i have not installed mine yet but ill let you know how it turns out. but i did a bb and got 2" lift with 4 shocks, 2" front coil spring spacers and 2" rear hd shackle
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BonesJackson
Does anyone know much lift MJ shackles give on a XJ? Wasnt sure if it was 1/2 inch or a full inch.
isnt the xj and mj practically identical?
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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isnt the xj and mj practically identical?
Kinda, the MJ is a pickup. They have longer shackles in the back to allow you to carry weight in the bed. Junk yards will usually sell em for $20 a pair.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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should be 1 inch lift on XJ's
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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1 inch? Right on.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BonesJackson
Kinda, the MJ is a pickup. They have longer shackles in the back to allow you to carry weight in the bed. Junk yards will usually sell em for $20 a pair.
yeah I know its a pick up, but I didnt know it was taller in the back.. thanx for the info
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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yeah the MJ shackles will get you a full inch roughly...ALso if you get some JY shcakles make sure you snag new bushing and sleeve and install them...
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