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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 02:16 AM
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Any lift spring will require longer shackles to flex well.

So even if you get springs that are the right length for the stock shackles, they won't flex well.
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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i scored some shackle relocation brackets brand new for 100 bucks on ebay! now to wait...
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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You want to have them at 45 degrees for the best ride and flex. I still need to change mine from whatever stock is, or itll ride like a tractor
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by glass3222
My 3" Zone leafs gave me a horrible shackle angle, basically vertical. I put LII leaf spring sliders on and now I am happy.

My Zone 3" is the same, rides like a dump truck in the back!!! Removing the rear sway bar helped a little but its still pretty stiff all around.
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit
My Zone 3" is the same, rides like a dump truck in the back!!! Removing the rear sway bar helped a little but its still pretty stiff all around.
LII leaf spring sliders make the Zone springs ride 100% better and flex better as well.

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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by glass3222

LII leaf spring sliders make the Zone springs ride 100% better and flex better as well.
I've seen these before and I was hesitant but I just might have to get them after the holidays.
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by askingxforxit
I've seen these before and I was hesitant but I just might have to get them after the holidays.
If you do get them, read my post (#28) in this thread.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/li...2/#post2705062
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by glass3222

If you do get them, read my post (#28) in this thread.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f10/li...2/#post2705062
Yeah I'll be likely to get them after new tires as I'm still rolling on 235/75 since I lifted back in April, still had meat on the tires so I'm just waiting until I need them.
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