Bigger springs or smaller springs + shackles?

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Feb 10, 2018 | 12:47 PM

Fixmy59bug

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From: Henderson, NV

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Bigger springs or smaller springs + shackles?

I think I am pretty well set on buying Rustys 4.5" Spring Pack Kit for my XJ.

One thing I am not sure of though.

They offer a 4.5" Spring Pack or for $40 more they offer a 3.5" Spring Pack and 1.5" Shackles.

What does one have to offer over the other? Is there something that the 3.5" + Shackles would do different (or better) than the 4.5" spring Pack by itself?

Feb 10, 2018 | 06:28 PM

Photojared

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From: Henderson, NV

Year: 1999

Engine: 4.0L

Shorter springs, shackles, and no lift shackle relocation brackets. You'll be able to get your shackle angle in a better place without having to lift your jeep 5"+

Feb 10, 2018 | 10:10 PM

andrewmp6

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From: Louisville,KY

Model: Cherokee

Jared hit the nail on the head you need the shackle relocation brackets they make everything work so much easier and never have a shackle limited by its swing of the stock pocket.