Northern Utah BS thread
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Starting to wonder why any of us fools (me included) would want a frigging XJ. Everytime you do something it just adds something else you gotta do to the to do list, Lol.
Example, installed my shackle relocation brackets, much better ride, sitting right at 45 degrees now. Afterwards discovered the mufflers back to hitting the driveline in left hand turns, I think I coaxed it enough to make it stay there (ghetto fix) , we'll see. And my drivers side leaf spring is done, I've been flexing the crap out of it for over two years and never bothered to bump stop em. lesson learned. But I gotta plan.
Spent the last couple weekends working on both mine and mini me's rigs, and questioning our sanity, Lol! Mini me's rig especially, nothings gone easy on that beast. But we got her done.
Example, installed my shackle relocation brackets, much better ride, sitting right at 45 degrees now. Afterwards discovered the mufflers back to hitting the driveline in left hand turns, I think I coaxed it enough to make it stay there (ghetto fix) , we'll see. And my drivers side leaf spring is done, I've been flexing the crap out of it for over two years and never bothered to bump stop em. lesson learned. But I gotta plan.
Spent the last couple weekends working on both mine and mini me's rigs, and questioning our sanity, Lol! Mini me's rig especially, nothings gone easy on that beast. But we got her done.
With my relocaters, I cut about 5" off the pipe to clear the shackle and never an issue again lol (jsut one solution of the many lol)
Last edited by Gorillaxj; Mar 10, 2012 at 06:38 PM.
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From: West Valley
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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I hate the lack of room for exhaust Chrysler has bestowed upon us, I've had more trouble with that than anything.Digging the traction hookup of 45 degree shackles though! You were right!
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From: Springville, UT
Year: 1993
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2 V8, Dual cold air, dual batts, E-fan, Sanden OBA
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one can hope... lol
He said they where both out... yet they both worked when i stepped out of the vehicle and they both still work just fine.... lol
It relocates the shackle to a 45* angle, which improves ride quality and flex. It lifts the rear of the vehicle 1-1.5"
It relocates the shackle to a 45* angle, which improves ride quality and flex. It lifts the rear of the vehicle 1-1.5"