Shackles

[MerkL]

As of now I have a 2" body lift, and I'm not too particular about body lifts. So I think I'm going to get a shackle reverse system, that will give me a lift, but I need to know someone that makes a good 1.5 or 2" shackle for my rear. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[Junkpile]

Are you running a YJ or CJ? I wish I knew somebody running a shackle reversal on a YJ. I've wondered if just adding rear CJ shackle mounts under the frame would be enough to compensate for the lift in the front, but I'm not sure how much the SRs lift the front. If it lifts it 1.5"-2.0", I wouldn't try to lift the back that much with just shackles.

 

[Snitty]

no you dont' want to do that... shackle reversals are really not worth the work... and... if you want 1.5 - 2 inches... do an add-a-leaf

 

[TwistedCU]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33585&item=2454522061

The guy selling those made mine. He did a great job, shipped very quickly, and made them exactly as I asked him to. I'm sure he'd make a set for you if he doesn't already have them.

 

[skyjeeper]

what about going with buggie springs in the rear?

 

[MerkL]

I think I'm going to look into the add-a-leaf for the lift, anyone have any suggestions on who to get it from or better, how to do it myself?

 

[Snitty]

go to the junkyard and get some 2.5inch wide springs.... there you go... any curve you want... preferably the longer the better

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I got 1.5" from my home-made AAL. It's easiest to install without removing the leaf packs from the jeep.

• Just buy a spare set of front YJ springs and cut the eyes from the main leaves.
  Buy 4 new leaf spring center pins from NAPA or other auto parts store.
  Use the top 4 leaves so you're adding the same spring rate to all 4 leaf packs.
  Support the jeep frame on jackstands and let the axles hang in the air.
  Open up the leaf pack clamps, either heat and bend open or cut the top off with an angle grinder. I've done both, cutting is the easiest.
  Remove the u-bolts and raise the axle off the leaf springs, being careful the rear driveshaft doesn't come out of the transfer case.
  PLace a large c-clamp near the leaf spring center pin and tighten.
  Unbolt or cut the center pin and slowly release the c-clamp.
  Place the AAL in order according to length, using the plastic pads or grease between the leaf ends.
  Insert the new center pin.
  Compress the leaf pack with the c-clamp.
  Tighten the center pin and cut off excess.
  Reinstall the axle with the u-bolts.