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Dec 23, 2013 | 02:16 AM

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sreeb

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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.

Dec 23, 2013 | 11:01 AM

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XJGrason

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From: Fountain Inn, SC

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i scored some shackle relocation brackets brand new for 100 bucks on ebay! now to wait...

Dec 23, 2013 | 11:54 AM

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PurpleToxin505

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From: Albuquerque, NM

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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

Dec 23, 2013 | 02:21 PM

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askingxforxit

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From: Long Beach, Ca

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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.

Dec 23, 2013 | 05:38 PM

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glass3222

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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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Dec 23, 2013 | 05:49 PM

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askingxforxit

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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.

Dec 23, 2013 | 06:04 PM

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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

Dec 23, 2013 | 06:11 PM

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askingxforxit

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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.