Shackle relocation without lift possible?

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Jun 26, 2013 | 01:34 AM

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sreeb

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From: SoCal

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Just installed RC shackles.

Shackle angles now look good. I haven't had a chance to drive it yet as the front end is currently apart.

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Jul 8, 2013 | 01:36 AM

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sreeb

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From: SoCal

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

With a full tank of gas, a spare, and some tools in the back, my shackle angle got too big. I changed the spring location in the shackle to reduce it some.

The result is a huge improvement in my rear suspension. It now actually moves enough to stuff the tire so I need to do some fender trimming and add some wheel spacers.

At this point, the rear is actually sitting 1/2" lower which has to be the result of the spring flattening somewhat.

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Jul 8, 2013 | 01:46 AM

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From: SoCal

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

Please explain, I was going to order the hd kit because it is cheaper, free shipping, and has more locations to mount shackle. Am I missing a more technical reason to go with the fst kit?

OR do you have the regular kit and I am sitting here assuming like an idiot? Ha

I went with the HD kit and am very happy with it. It wasn't an informed decision as I hadn't figured out that there were two venders now selling low profile relocation kits.