Stock rear shackle with RC 4.5 spring pack problem

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Mar 30, 2011 | 11:09 PM

westvalleyxj

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Stock rear shackle with RC 4.5 spring pack problem

Let me start off by saying I have searched for an answer to this question and have not found a solution. I just completed installing a 4.5 RC X lift on my xj and the rear shackle on the leaf springs are angled towards the front. I left everything loose when it was lowered on the tires. I was told it would move back under the weight of the vehicle but it didn't. How can I get it to angle backwards? Thanks.

Mar 30, 2011 | 11:28 PM

Enjoytheride

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Originally Posted by westvalleyxj

Shackle relocation bracket. Those springs have some arch to them, so on a stock shackle it would be pulling it a bit forward. When they settle a little but it will be a little less forward, maybe...

Mar 31, 2011 | 02:02 AM

ericfx1984

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why can they not make springs with the correct eye to eye measurements regaurdless of the height...

Apr 1, 2011 | 12:28 AM

westvalleyxj

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Well after putting some 60lb bags of concrete in the back and driving around the shackle has seemed to angle more towards the back. Looks like I just have to be patient and let it set in. Thanks for the replies.