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Adding about 1-1.5" of lift: Shackle relocation or extended shackles?

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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Default Adding about 1-1.5" of lift: Shackle relocation or extended shackles?

Looking to add about 1-1.5" of lift to my existing 4.5" RC longarm on my 99xj. I bought a set of ACOS, for my front so I can eventually get around 7" total and tuck 35s nicely. But the acos have a minimum of 1.5" I believe, so I want to add about 1.5" to the rear to level out. What would be better, shackle relocation to add height, or boomerangle shackles, extended shackles to get the 1.5"? Thanks
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Are you currently running a 4.5" leaf pack then with the stock shackles? To really get the best of both worlds I would run a shackle relocation kit, which on average will add about .75" of lift http://froehlichsuspension.3dcartsto...-Kit_p_13.html AND an extended shackle that adds .75 or 1" lift.

Kris Froehlich
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 05:13 AM
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Yes, it has a 4.5 leafpack with stock shackles.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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I'd say it depends on your current shackle angle.
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