erykv1

Hello all,

Not too long ago, I purchased an XJ that was lifted on some factory springs & blocks. I finally got around to replacing it with Rubicon Express rear leafs. While I was in there I replaced the rear shackles with new OEM ones.

So... the rear end is pretty much new suspension wise. Once I let it down off the jacks, I noticed that the jeep sagged a little more to the right. After doing a search it seems to be a common problem that people have written off. Some people have swapped leafs from left to right and the same problem remained.

Are there any ways to fix this? Or do I just have to live with it?

Thanks!

BlackHart

I have the same exact problem! Just did my rear lift yesterday/ today, reused rear shackles and now iv got the ghetto lean goin on, hopefully someone has an answer

peligro113

What's your shackle angle? Did you tighten all the bolts while the XJ was on the ground or while jacked up, if you tightened them while the XJ was jacked you did it wrong and need to loosen the bolt and do it again. Post a pic.

BlackHart

Ah I see, I tightened in the air, are you referring to the rear shackle bolt that needs to be loosened and retightened?

peligro113

Every bolt on the leaf the suspension should be tightened while the vehicles weight rests on the wheels.

BlackHart

Fair enough, and an easy fix

erykv1

I tightened while they were in the air... I guess thats where I went wrong.

I assume in order to fix it I just need to loosen the bolts and re-tighten? I dont need to jack it back up do I?

peligro113

Yes loosen no you don't need to jack it