It looks like you can use nutstrips according to the instructions on their site.

 

You don't have to weld them in, but it definitely wouldn't hurt if you wheel it hard.

I tacked my FST ones into place to stay put while putting the hitch back on.

Any white body shock is the same, they're cheap lol.

 

Anyone have any issues with shackle relocation brackets interfering with aftermarket rear bumpers? I have a Smittybilt rear bumper and am worried that I may have to modify it to get the bracket on there. If I definitely have to modify the bumper, then I might as well go all out with leaf sliders.

 

Why would you need to? It removes part of the shackle box, that bumper shouldnt be near it unless it is being tied into the unibody. If it did interfere, i would modify the bumper before i removed material from something that holds the suspension of my Jeep together.

 

I would have to take a picture of my bumper to show what I mean. It does tie into the unibody using nut strips. And yeah I meant only modify the bumper, not modify the relocation bracket. Also, can OEM shackles be used? I feel like they wouldn't be long enough to reach the rear eye of the leaf when you relocate them.

 

I guess it depends on how the nut strip area ties in. I dont know how the smittybuilt bumpers look like as far as mounting.

You can use stock shackles, but a longer shackle will help more.

 

Not sure if you have seen these but its another way to fix shackle angle. http://liquidironindustries.com/XJ-J...f-Sliders.html

 

They work great too. I love mine they are a little pricey, but well worth the cost imo

 

How mutch extra lift did the sliders give you

 

Build these for dirt cheap:
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/ho...ackets-165726/

 

about 1/2 inch