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Old 07-03-2012, 03:50 AM
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I have a RE 2in lift already and need to know what would be the best way to add 1-1.5 inches in the rear to match some free 3-4in coils I got? I have MJ shackles but idk how much theyll add. I have a 98 XJ btw.
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best way? new leaf packs.

doesnt that lift consist of an add a leaf already? extended shackles allow the spring to move and flex much more freely, resulting in lessened spring life, and blocks lead to axle wrap, especially on supple stock springs (even with the aal thrown in) and will also lessen spring life.

mj shackles are good for a little less than an inch iirc.
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MJ shackle eye to eye: 4 3/8" (P/N 52001828)
XJ shackle eye to eye: 3 1/4"
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Originally Posted by ktmracer419
best way? new leaf packs.

doesnt that lift consist of an add a leaf already? extended shackles allow the spring to move and flex much more freely, resulting in lessened spring life, and blocks lead to axle wrap, especially on supple stock springs (even with the aal thrown in) and will also lessen spring life.

mj shackles are good for a little less than an inch iirc.
I said poor 18 year old budget as in I get free parts and I put them on. So full pack are outa the question. I can afford blocks to add to my MJ shackle I just don't know how much list a MJ shackle adds. And I have shorty RE AALs that stiffened her right up I was wondering if I got a 3in full aal and took out one long oem to compensate what it would do
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Originally Posted by auburn_XJ
I have a RE 2in lift already and need to know what would be the best way to add 1-1.5 inches in the rear to match some free 3-4in coils I got? I have MJ shackles but idk how much theyll add. I have a 98 XJ btw.
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I said poor 18 year old budget as in I get free parts and I put them on. So full pack are outa the question. I can afford blocks to add to my MJ shackle I just don't know how much list a MJ shackle adds. And I have shorty RE AALs that stiffened her right up I was wondering if I got a 3in full aal and took out one long oem to compensate what it would do
you never mentioned being on a budget, you said you wanted the best way.

have you looked into making a bastard pack?
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Shackle relocation boxes and shackles. If your springs are toast, I'd do a bastard pack though.
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Leafs r solid would removing a full leaf and replacing it with a full size aal do anything cuz I have a 2in shorty aal already
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