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Old 03-09-2013, 11:42 PM
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Are 3 inch drop shackled safe and where can I buy some if so I have been searching all day and all I can find is 0-2 inch
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You could go with a shackle relocation kit and 2 inch shackles. That should put you about right. Why the need for such a long shackle? Better to get the desired height leaf springs with maybe a 1.5" shackle.

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Originally Posted by Lead Foot
You could go with a shackle relocation kit and 2 inch shackles. That should put you about right. Why the need for such a long shackle? Better to get the desired height leaf springs with maybe a 1.5" shackle.

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I'm 16 and want a lift for cheap money I have just enough for a full kit but I need tires and stuff so I want to save as much as possible but a relocation kit and 1.5 shackle will give me 3 inches in the rear? Thanks
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Yes, all though really without lift springs you wouldn't really have a need for shackle relocation kit. You can pick up add a leafs for pretty cheap if that is really the route you wanna go. I would consider that better then a huge drop shackle.
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Originally Posted by Lead Foot
Yes, all though really without lift springs you wouldn't really have a need for shackle relocation kit. You can pick up add a leafs for pretty cheap if that is really the route you wanna go. I would consider that better then a huge drop shackle.
My rear leads have an opposite arch so an add a leaf won't do much for long
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but a 3 inch shackle would put your shackle angle at a bad angle most likely. a relocation will drop it and improve shackle angle and improve flex. better to do it right once then crappy once and good once. saves money in the long run. my 2 cents.
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but a 3 inch shackle would put your shackle angle at a bad angle most likely. a relocation will drop it and improve shackle angle and improve flex. better to do it right once then crappy once and good once. saves money in the long run. my 2 cents.
Ok I will look in to a relocation.
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We make a Shackle Relocation Kit that will fit your needs.

http://froehlichsuspension.3dcartsto...e-XJ_p_13.html

Let me know if you have any questions,
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