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Nov 30, 2015 | 01:54 PM

#16

denverd1

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From: East Texas

Year: 98

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

do the shackle first time around. I'm redoing what PO did on mine. 4.5" leaf pack with no shackle. rides/flexes like crap

Dec 1, 2015 | 02:19 PM

#17

Rockhead

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From: VA

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4L, 6 cylinder, 190 hp, 225 ft lp torque

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowmoses

did you have to get a longer shock since it's located higher than the normal shock would be?

Yes, longer shocks to support more articulation. But that was not the only reason for the shock relocation project. Shock efficiency. The more vertical a shock is the more efficient it is. Another reason for the project was because it was a blast to do and it looks great.