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the best way to set up a 4.5in basterd pack

Old Sep 22, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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I got a 96 xj putting 4.5in on it I got re springs and I'm doin a basterd pack with 00 chevy blazer leafs I used xj main and used the whole pack and my shackles r 4in long I got a total of 4in of lift right now my ? Is should I get longer shackles or add more leafs and what ordr would i use also should I remove the helper leaf or leave it on and my shackles go straight up and not at a 45 like they should be and I'm new by the way can anyone help me with this I want to do it right there will be kids in it and I will also be playing with it

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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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I got a 96 xj putting 4.5in on it I got re springs and I'm doin a basterd pack with 00 chevy blazer leafs I used xj main and used the whole pack and my shackles r 4in long I got a total of 4in of lift right now my ? Is should I get longer shackles or add more leafs and what ordr would i use also should I remove the helper leaf or leave it on and my shackles go straight up and not at a 45 like they should be and I'm new by the way can anyone help me with this I want to do it right there will be kids in it and I will also be playing with it
No lift relocation bracket net about 1/2 " lift from what I've read from a couple people.dial in your shackle angle.
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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I don't have the cash for all that
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 12:29 PM
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Add 1" longer shackles to get the extra 1/2" of lift you want
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Old Sep 24, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Relocation brackets are not that much more than good shackles and worth every penny. You could try another XJ leaf in the pack and it will provide some more lift but no way to know exactly how much until you do.

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