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Only 1"-1.5" of lift needed..shackles or relocation brackets???? Pros/Cons???

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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 08:07 AM
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Default Only 1"-1.5" of lift needed..shackles or relocation brackets???? Pros/Cons???

I finished my lift but I need a little more in the rear....Cost not a factor, what would you do and why?? Shackles or relocation brackets???? I figured brackets because I gain lift and adjustablity.....
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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No pinions?
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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If your current shackle angle is out of whack then get the relocation brackets. They wont necessarily give you 1-1.5" so why not do both? Shackles are cheap.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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But who makes 1" lift shackles? Or stick with factory shackles with relocation brackets?

I have some of the Auto Zone shackles. I think they will give me too much lift and worse shackle angle.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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lots of manufacturers to choose from for lift shackles. just google xj 1" lift shackle and take your pick.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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The only 1" shackles I found were Warrior and honestly, they look kinda cheesy. I can throw together some box tube and flat stock.
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Add another leaf or two into your current packs.
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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O'Reileys has a shackle drop. Pick a hole and send the bolt through. should be like 40bucks. each hole adds 1/2in so if you need 1.5 you got 3 holes from stock.
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