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Old 07-10-2013, 08:58 AM
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I want to lower my jeep. The previous owner put a 5.5" IRO critical path long arm kit on it and he ordered the lift with 4.5" coils up front and they sent it with 3.5" leafs in the rear and a set of 2" shackles. the rear end sat way to high so he put a 2" coil spacer up front to level the jeep out. I added a shackle relocator which gave me around 3/8" lift in the rear. I now want to go with a set of stock or maybe 1/2" lift shackles so I can pull the front coil spacer. Does anyone make a set of shackles similar to what I'm looking for? Will going with a shorter shackle hinder flex much?

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I would look into leafs with less arch.

If your shooting for say 5" of lift I would go with 3" packs and a 2" drop shackle.
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Originally Posted by Xj88
I would look into leafs with less arch.

If your shooting for say 5" of lift I would go with 3" packs and a 2" drop shackle.
My leafs are 3.5" and I'm looking for no more then about 4 to 4.5", I think with a little longer then stock shackle and the relocators I have now I would be right where I want to be. I just found the IRO shackles that are stock or .75" over so I might try them just looking for some more input.
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Originally Posted by Trimmy

My leafs are 3.5" and I'm looking for no more then about 4 to 4.5", I think with a little longer then stock shackle and the relocators I have now I would be right where I want to be. I just found the IRO shackles that are stock or .75" over so I might try them just looking for some more input.
I have the IRO HD 3/4" shackles and was kinda looking for more lift... Sounds like we might be able to do a trade here?
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Originally Posted by torque062
I have the IRO HD 3/4" shackles and was kinda looking for more lift... Sounds like we might be able to do a trade here?
I just got a set of 33's put on it today and I need to do some trimming and some bump stops and as of right now I unfortunately need the extra height. I'll let ya know but we can surely do a trade if I dont need them.
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