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Old 05-22-2009, 06:33 PM   #1
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1995 YJ 3 link build on full widths
For the past year or two I've been looking at jeeps trying to find a good project. I finally found the perfect jeep today, a 1995 Wrangler with 90k miles for $1000. The body, engine, etc are in really good condition, but the suspension and tires need some attention. It has what looks to be 10" of lift achieved by 4" springs, 3" shackle, and a 3" body. The tires are also really dry rotted. The first thing i plan on doing is removing the shackle lift and then will probably go to a 1' body lift. The axles have 4.88s so ill just leave them alone till i can put something beefier under it. Tomorrow morning I should be bringing it home so I'll try and clean it up and get some pictures up then.

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Old 05-22-2009, 09:50 PM   #2
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3" shackle....as in 3" of lift? As in....they are 10" long (bolt center to bolt center)?
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Old 05-22-2009, 10:46 PM   #3
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3" shackle....as in 3" of lift? As in....they are 10" long (bolt center to bolt center)?
Im not for sure of the exact measurement but its pretty close, it's definitely going to be the first thing i fix.
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Old 05-22-2009, 11:20 PM   #4
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i want to see some pics of a shackle that's 10 inches long.
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Old 05-22-2009, 11:45 PM   #5
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i want to see some pics of a shackle that's 10 inches long.
These are close....not my Jeep.


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Old 05-23-2009, 12:07 AM   #6
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holly cow...... thats insane
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Old 05-23-2009, 12:07 AM   #7
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What would make someone want to do that????
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Old 05-23-2009, 08:22 AM   #8
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oh cool, they're adjustable.
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Old 05-23-2009, 08:37 AM   #9
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cheap lift thats why, never realized how much stress they really put on that part of the spring but that pic makes it pretty obvious.
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Old 05-23-2009, 10:17 AM   #10
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Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you've got a good start for a nice Jeep build.
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Old 05-23-2009, 10:20 AM   #11
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How does a longer shackle put that much stress on the spring?
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Old 05-23-2009, 10:41 AM   #12
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yea i hope your springs not as bad as that pic. I don't now about axtra stress on springs but pinnuon angule must be messed up
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Old 05-23-2009, 11:07 AM   #13
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yea, the springs don't look kinked so hopefully i can just put in a set of stockish shackles and roll. I'm thinking about ordering these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Wrangler-YJ-CJ-HD-Boomerang-Greasable-Shackle-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2 Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3 a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem 27a8ba18b4QQitemZ170334492852QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fT ruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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Old 05-23-2009, 10:58 PM   #14
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Here are some pictures of the jeep after i picked it up. This afternoon I also ordered a set of shackles.
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Old 05-23-2009, 11:03 PM   #15
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Here are some pictures of the jeep after i picked it up. This afternoon I also ordered a set of shackles.
click free.... and if springs could talk...those would say,"stoooop...pleaaaase..." hahah
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