FleXJ01

Just Re-did lift with RE leafs, JKS boomerangs and RC relocators. When I did a flex test on a tiny incline the shackle was flat , maxed out . Thought to cut the relocator ?

The photos are flat ground, the incline , and what it looked like on that incline . No bueno

hankthetank

I would. can't see it hurting anything. got a torch?

BNJeepsta

Cut em

FleXJ01

I more was wondering if anyone else ran into this. Not used to stiff springs as I had stock bastard pack before that inverted when flexed . Wondering if I have right leaf/shackle combo

Xjtim

I may be wrong, but it looks like your shackle is installed backwards, not upside down, just backwards. Maybe that would help it a little.

ohio95xj

Shackles are installed correctly. I say cut it, I have been thinking of doing the same thing

Drewjharper1900

IMO I would try a longer shackle and put it 1 hole foreward.

DougyFresh

the shackles are definately on backwards. the shackle looks like it will hit the spring if it flattens out much more. The brace should be on the back side, not the front.

EDIT: i see that they are boomarang shackles, so i guess they are on right, just a bad design flaw on JKS's part...

93XJLI

its not a bad design, its made to clear the factory shackle box. though i see what youre saying.

N20jeep

cut it

holycaveman

In my opinion you are really defeating the purpose of the relocation brackets at this point. May as well buy those hinged shackles.

It looks as though you need to move the shackle one hole back.

But if you are just after flex this probably won't help.

This is one of the reasons I like bastard packs. Aftermarket spring packs often are way too stiff for a good off road set up.

93XJLI

or his front springs are too soft.

i'm running the stiffest off the shelf leaf springs you can buy for a xj. i dont have any flex issues.

ktmracer419

I can't believe almost everyone has reccomended to cut it.

Think about it, the shackle is almost flat now when compressed. What is keeping the weight of the vehicle up anymore? It will be like you have zero spring rate until it bottoms out again.

I would move it back a hole and run it.

holycaveman

Good point. There could be a balance issue. However eventually the softer spring will bottom and the stiffer spring still should compress

schirm

Bad shackle angle. Just put your shackle in one hole back from where it is now. Or you can change shackles. I noticed you have boomerang shackles. They are on correctly but they arnt designed for those RC brackets. I would not cut anything if it was me. Hope this helps.