1slowxj

Looking for a few opinions for a good rear suspension setup for a 4.5" lift. Jeep already has a 4.5" on it just the rear is wore out. Wife dailys it on occasion and we wheel it about once a month.

It's gonna need new leaf springs the ones on it are pretty worn out. Also one of the shackles is a little bent up (guessing previous owner tried a recovery from that point) so I will be getting new of those.

Just looking for real life advice fellas. Thanks in advance.

Fred/N0AZZ

If you plan on a 4 1/2" lift you need to check all that goes with it. But for the lift alone (the cheapest part) go with a full leaf, coil, shock, etc. package.

An SYE and tire size will tell you if the gears will need to be changed and lockers installed. Do some research on all that is required for a lift over 3".

1slowxj

I got most of that part. Sorry I didn't explain better. I got a 4.5" lift on it already just the rear is not where it needs to be anymore leafs are worn out.

Martlor13

Just get knew lifted 4.5 inch springs. You don't need anything special if your at 4.5 already

1slowxj

I was just curious if maybe 3" leaf springs and shackles and relocation brackets were maybe a better idea? Or the slider brackets were maybe a better idea. Just seems like there are a ton of options out there to choose from. And with me needing all new stuff I'm figuring might as well do it right

Martlor13

Nah just get springs

jeepcherokee89

most of what i have read and the route it took (have not installed yet) was 3-3.5 leafs a longer shackle and relocation brackets for better flex. i have installed the relocation brackets and am really impressed with them. i have the HD offroad engineering brackets

winksjeep

Agreed but you may not need the longer shackles as you will get some lift with the relocation kit.

RubenZ

Just get the springs. Im thinking of order the Rubicon Express springs from Amazon. The pic doesn't show the bushings but according to description they do come with them.

Martlor13

Yeah why get numerous other parts when all you need are springs

winksjeep

Shackle angle matters here. The shackle relocation kits are well worth it for a better ride and way better flex from the leaf springs. You dont know until you try it or have the opportunity to compare and or see how the better shackle angle changes how well the leaf springs can work. I have recently installed a relocation kit and set the shackle angle to about 45 degrees and the results are very noticeable. Now if all you want is the jeep to sit up higher then why go through all the work of relocation brackets, but if you want the suspension to work real well cause you go wheeling often then the shackle angle makes a big difference.

Just my thoughts on the subject.

Martlor13

Ok but look at the OP situation. And my old jeep with 4.5 lift had a 45 degree angle with no relocation brackets and drove real well so they aren't really necessary imo. But back to the op. It's his wife's daily, and they don't wheel it all that often. To me in this situation, all he needs are leaf springs and he'll be happy.

1slowxj

I am gonna be replacing shackles too (in original post). Just didn't know if I should get stock ones and 4.5" springs. And for 130.00$ I may give the relocation brackets a shot. I obviously don't have to do them right away. Maybe a future mod. Thanks fellas for all the replies sorry I wasn't able to respond earlier

krazynezz

If you can weld adequately, you can make relocation brackets on the cheap with just some square stock that fits inside the factory shackle hangers and C channel for a fraction of the cost.

jeepcherokee89

the reason is because a 3-3.5" leaf spring is going to flex and ride better than a 4.5" leaf spring. Now if he said he tows a lot and doesn't go offroad then i would say just go 4.5" leafs because they will support the weight for towing better.

But he said he offroads and wants daily driving and offroad so the best ride and flex for offroad is going to be 3-3.5" leaf with relocation brackets and use a longer/shorter shackle to adjust his height