Modified XJ Cherokee Tech XJ (84-01)
All modified tech questions. If it modifies your XJ beyond stock parts ask it here.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rear shackles?

Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:14 AM
  #16  
UserID6095's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 2
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by freegdr
heres what im thinking need more lifthttp://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...relocation-kit
The Gent's on Naxja swear by the relocation boxes. IIRC they give you about an inch of lift plus whatever shackle you end up running.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:27 PM
  #17  
Pauly_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Roseville, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Thats darn near perfect, now just gotta put the money together
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 12:41 PM
  #18  
john78's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: fairview utah
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

So if I understand right shorter spring and longer shackles give better flex ? Trying figure out what I want also
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 02:15 PM
  #19  
rweaver138's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,640
Likes: 0
From: Northeast CT
Year: 99
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by freegdr
heres what im thinking need more lifthttp://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...relocation-kit
i got these for Christmas. unfortunately there still sitting in my room, uninstalled. but, i've heard nothing but great things and like mentioned before everyone who runs them swears by them. they give you a phenomenal shackle angle.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 03:31 PM
  #20  
freegdr's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 47,923
Likes: 38
From: Broward County Fl.
Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors
Default

Originally Posted by pauly_xj
thats darn near perfect, now just gotta put the money together
this seems to get in the way all the time funny how it works
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:04 PM
  #21  
Pauly_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Roseville, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by freegdr
this seems to get in the way all the time funny how it works
Plus I just got approved today for a mortgage on a house, so thats my main priority for now.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 08:15 PM
  #22  
fallenknight308's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 800
Likes: 3
From: The Dirty 530
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Renix I6
Default

Originally Posted by freegdr
heres what im thinking need more lifthttp://www.hdoffroadengineering.com/...relocation-kit
I run these ....nice!
Helps with ride and flex
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2011 | 04:30 PM
  #23  
Pauly_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Roseville, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Ok so if I understand......

The relocation brackets will allow me to basically change my shackle angle with what I have now (springs and shackles) giving me a better ride and better flex?

Also they may add lift also? Depending on install?


My thinking now, to receive my 6.5 inches I roughly want i could do a 4.5 inch leaf and ironman4x4 shackles?

I wish I could just get a grasp on this

Last edited by Pauly_xj; Feb 18, 2011 at 04:32 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2011 | 04:39 PM
  #24  
89eliminator's Avatar
aka Wade-O
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,703
Likes: 10
From: IN
Year: 1989 Comanche
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

the general rule is the longer and flatter the leaf pack, the better ride and performance it will have.
Reply
Old Feb 18, 2011 | 04:58 PM
  #25  
Pauly_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Roseville, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Ok im really looking into the relocation kit and adjustable shackle so i can get a better shackle angle, and also try and achieve a more level look from front to rear...but thats always the hope now isn't it?
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:31 PM
  #26  
Pnguyen7's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,471
Likes: 1
From: Columbus, Ohio
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Anyone ever run the RC 1.5-2" adjustable shackle at the 1.5" setting? Im trying to find out if the extra length of tab for the shackle at that setting will hit the shackle mount bracket and make a clunking sound.
Reply
Old Feb 21, 2011 | 07:19 AM
  #27  
alloutperform's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,140
Likes: 1
From: cape cod ma.
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 i6
Default

longer shackles make all the difference in xjs for flexy i was shocked when i did mine
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:02 PM
  #28  
Pauly_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Roseville, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Don't mean to bring it up again, what if I did the adjustable shackle and like a 4.5 inch leaf with no boxes? Would it be a better ride then a 6.5 and regular shackle?

I just want to make sure I do it right.
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:47 PM
  #29  
john78's Avatar
Seasoned Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: fairview utah
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Question

Originally Posted by Pauly_xj
Don't mean to bring it up again, what if I did the adjustable shackle and like a 4.5 inch leaf with no boxes? Would it be a better ride then a 6.5 and regular shackle?

I just want to make sure I do it right.
^^^x2
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:56 PM
  #30  
Pauly_xj's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Roseville, MI
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Just would rather ask people with experience then keep dumping money into it
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
XJBARTZ90
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
26
Jun 9, 2020 01:30 PM
T-Roy-TX
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
4
Oct 31, 2015 12:14 AM
mehoff_400
Cherokee Chat
18
Sep 8, 2015 01:06 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:05 AM.