I have some now that work okay, but when I flex they're a lot wider than my shackle relocators (rough country) and hit which limits the upward motion of my leaf springs. I would like to know if any of ya'll know of some 2" lift shackles that are narrow right up to where they have to widen for the leaf spring end. Also, would like to know quality of shackles and their bushings. Greaseable preferred. Thanks all!



Here you can kind of see how wide the shackles are compared to the relocators. Now on the 2" and not the 1.5" hole like they were in the picture.

 

I think most of us end up just trimming the relocators to get the clearance.

 

I figured I was going to get this reply, but I want to leave the relocators because if I ever do a rear stretch I don't want to buy a new set.

 

Don't know if they still make it or not. Teraflex shackles.

 

those look a lot beefier than the ones I have. I'll have to look into it.

 

oh yes. 5/16 thick

 

Out of curiosity, why don't they make a shackle relocator (or drop bracket) for the XJ that uses a standard shackle so these clearance issues don't happen??

 

what's that?

 

Instead of boxing in the shackle (typical XJ) Why not make it so that you can use a standard shackle hanger, (like I posted) perhaps with longer base so you can bolt it in to a top plate. (hard to see without an actual picture, maybe I'll have to draw one up)

 

like the YJs?

 

Yes, like a YJ. I use some DIY parts when I stretched my YJ, but with a standard shackle, I'd think you could find easier and/or cheap solutions.

 

I dig the purple