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:

Rough Country or Fat Bob's Garage

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-25-2014, 08:40 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
WarPath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L, Inline Six
Default Rough Country or Fat Bob's Garage

Alright so being an amazon-aholic I'm going to buy new BB lift shackles there. The choice is Rough Country, or Fat bobs there both 49.95 with free shipping. Both are greasable, and include all hardware. So any brand perferance? I am a bit worried about the slots in the Rough Country ones.
Old 02-25-2014, 09:12 PM
  #2  
Junior Member
 
lilgription's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Model: Cherokee
Default

You can go to your local auto parts store and get a set of lowering shackle for a chevy truck. They work for a 1.5-2.5 BB I believe. I ran them for awhile before I bought a Zone complete lift I think mine were $25
Old 02-25-2014, 09:20 PM
  #3  
CF Veteran
 
XJ-92's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Dubuque IA,Libertyville IL
Posts: 2,450
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
Default

The problem with the ones from the parts store is that they arent 2.5in wide and need to be bent to work and the bushing needs to be ground down and they cost 40 bucks these days. I almost bought the rough country ones but needed shackles in a hurry. Just get either one. They both will do the same thing and fit.

Last edited by XJ-92; 02-25-2014 at 09:22 PM.
Old 02-25-2014, 09:57 PM
  #4  
Seasoned Member
 
98cherokee531's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 322
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

I had a set if fat bobs awhile back and sold them. Recently bought a rough country 4.5" lift with shackles and they were identical. Either will do
Old 02-25-2014, 10:56 PM
  #5  
Member
Thread Starter
 
WarPath's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 L, Inline Six
Default

hey thanks guys! just not in the mood to EVER do a BB AAL again lol.


Looks like ill eeny meeny miny mo it
Old 02-26-2014, 07:48 AM
  #6  
Newbie
 
Bryan Covington's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Fat bobs for sure I bought coil springs leaf springs and shackles all are strong and puttin up with a lot of off-roading
Old 02-26-2014, 09:33 AM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Grip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 542
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

IRO zero lift or 3/4" lift grease-able shackles are like $60
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
john deer green
Jeep Builds
11
01-25-2016 09:29 PM
T-Roy-TX
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
4
10-31-2015 12:14 AM
ROCKRIDGE 4WD
Vendor Showcase
1
10-20-2015 03:53 PM
ROCKRIDGE 4WD
Vendor Showcase
0
09-21-2015 12:49 PM

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


Quick Reply: Rough Country or Fat Bob's Garage



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:14 PM.