Is there any benefit to aftermarket shackles?

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Oct 17, 2013 | 08:47 PM

#16

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

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Originally Posted by Barrelmaker

If you use no lift brackets you can put a 1"-1.5" lift shackle at a 45 angle and get no lift.
I have this set up.

lol is that a Michican XJ with original hardware holding the leaf to the shackle??

Thanks for the closeup pic, I'm considering those myself, now

Oct 17, 2013 | 08:49 PM

#17

94XjSport94

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From: Carrollton, GA

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: Inline 6 4.0L High Output

Quote:

Originally Posted by salad

lol is that a Michican XJ with original hardware holding the leaf to the shackle??

Thanks for the closeup pic, I'm considering those myself, now

Please go HD Off-road and then just pick a shackle.

Oct 17, 2013 | 08:50 PM

#18

Barrelmaker

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From: Holland MI

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

All new hardware, jcr nut strips(before fst had made there own).
Who you go with is your vote, i had gotten fst's because i was one of the first 7 people to get them, before other companies had produced them.

Oct 17, 2013 | 09:10 PM

#19

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barrelmaker

All new hardware, jcr nut strips(before fst had made there own).

You call that shackle-to-leaf spring bolt and nut "new"?

Probably a next year project. HD Offroad full frame stiffener package and the shack relocators looks fun. Free shipping to the nearest border crossing appeals to me.