[1997_Sport]

I just bought a jeep and the stock shackles are on but it also came a 1" shackle lift( 6inch from middle of bolt to the other.). What will this lift do with the jeep. Does it effect the ride. And how Much will i really tell i have the lift. I am thinking about putting them on the week sometime and i was just really wondering. THanks

[petersyj95]

I put on 2" lift shackles and i like them. They didn't give me quite 2 inches of lift but you can tell the difference. They say they make your ride better but im not sure that it did for me. There pretty easy to put on in the front and in the back your going to have to cut off the top bolts because you cant pull them out with the gas tank in the way. Take off the bushing on the top, it comes off in two pieces. This will make it a lot easier.

[Goobersbro]

what kind of shackles are they. Are they greasable shackles are they straight are they boomerangs???? and also do you have a SYE and CV driveshaft installed because if you install the 1" shackles you will be sitting around 5 inches of lift which is pushing it IMO without a SYE and CV ds

I just got done installing my 1/2" lift Boomerang shackles like 30 minutes ago and i noticed a big difference in ride quality it rides a lot smoother now i plan on taking it out with some other guys tommorrow and testing out the flex because its suppose to greatly improve also

[SteveJcoYJ]

heres a thread that explains all things shackles my dude:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f12/all-about-shackles-622357/

if your installing them this weekend, should probably hit the bolts with some blaster now, and 1"lift shackles aren't to serious, so i believe you will be fine, however the steering wheel will be cocked off a little bit

[1997_Sport]

Originally Posted by Goobersbro

what kind of shackles are they. Are they greasable shackles are they straight are they boomerangs???? and also do you have a SYE and CV driveshaft installed because if you install the 1" shackles you will be sitting around 5 inches of lift which is pushing it IMO without a SYE and CV ds

I just got done installing my 1/2" lift Boomerang shackles like 30 minutes ago and i noticed a big difference in ride quality it rides a lot smoother now i plan on taking it out with some other guys tommorrow and testing out the flex because its suppose to greatly improve also

they are straight. but how would it be 5 inch of lift i dont have any lift right now?

[1997_Sport]

Originally Posted by SteveJcoYJ

heres a thread that explains all things shackles my dude:
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=622357

if your installing them this weekend, should probably hit the bolts with some blaster now, and 1"lift shackles aren't to serious, so i believe you will be fine, however the steering wheel will be cocked off a little bit

yeah thanks, and the steering wheel is already at like 10oclock or more its bad lol

[GrizzlyBear67]

Originally Posted by laxncj18

they are straight. but how would it be 5 inch of lift i dont have any lift right now?

You should keep your shackle lift to a minimum. Not only do oversize shackles look bad but they hinder off-road ability. You'll bash them on the rocks or hang them up before your front tire even gets close. An inch over stock isn't so bad but don't go any longer. I highly recommend greasable, it makes a world of difference. If you are thinking of doing a 5 inch lift there is a lot to consider but you should be safe staying with an inch or less extended shackles. Also, the rear boomerangs are not a gimmick-they work, almost to well.

[YJRoller]

Originally Posted by Goobersbro

what kind of shackles are they. Are they greasable shackles are they straight are they boomerangs???? and also do you have a SYE and CV driveshaft installed because if you install the 1" shackles you will be sitting around 5 inches of lift which is pushing it IMO without a SYE and CV ds

I just got done installing my 1/2" lift Boomerang shackles like 30 minutes ago and i noticed a big difference in ride quality it rides a lot smoother now i plan on taking it out with some other guys tommorrow and testing out the flex because its suppose to greatly improve also

5" from a 2" shackle?
Wrong
You might get 2" from it. And they will catch every rock and stump in front of you. IMO not worth the hassle.

[1997_Sport]

okay just to clarifly. I bought the jeep and it came with shackles that measure 6inch from bolt to bolt. Which is a 1 in shackle lift. I may get rc 4in sus lift later on but that wont be for a while. I was just wondering if its good to use them with no lift. I want a lift now but with buying the jeep i cant get the ful sus or even bl. but since this came with it so idk if they are greseable or no it didnt come with bolts or anything just the shackle

[Goobersbro]

Originally Posted by YJRoller

5" from a 2" shackle?
Wrong
You might get 2" from it. And they will catch every rock and stump in front of you. IMO not worth the hassle.

lol well you didn't understand what i said and i dont think people realize that the bottom of a two inch lift shackle is at the same height as your stock shackle your frame raises, your shackle doesnt lower so you will hit the same crap with your stock shackles that you hit with your longer shackles. The difference is that the long ones might invert and are more likey to break but they run the same risk as stock shackles of hitting something

[timatoe]

Goobersbro, I still don't understand what you're trying to say.

To the OP, a one inch lift shackle will be fine, I woudn't go any longer though.

[bigsquat]

Originally Posted by Goobersbro

lol well you didn't understand what i said and i dont think people realize that the bottom of a two inch lift shackle is at the same height as your stock shackle your frame raises, your shackle doesnt lower so you will hit the same crap with your stock shackles that you hit with your longer shackles. The difference is that the long ones might invert and are more likey to break but they run the same risk as stock shackles of hitting something

i always hear from people that the 6" shackles would make me hang up on rocks, but i agree with you . they just raise the body and not lower the spring. are we wrong on this? my springs seem to be the same hight of the ground as the 4"

[Goobersbro]

okay he puts a 4" rc lift on and if he puts 1" lift shackles on he will have 5" of lift and as for the shackles. Shackles do not lower your leaf they raise your frame if they lowered your leaf you wouldnt get any lift

[Goobersbro]

Originally Posted by laxncj18

they are straight. but how would it be 5 inch of lift i dont have any lift right now?

I was reading your future mods. You said you were going to put a 4" rc lift on thats why i said 5". Here is another route you could take and i'm just throwing this out there so no one jump me for it, but if you don't plan on doing serious off roading and just want to run 33s at the max just buy a 2.5" RC lift kit put the 1" lift shackles on and you would be at 3.5 inches of lift on just suspension and then you could put a 1" body lift on and be at 4.5 inches of lift and you would have good flex because your 2.5" springs wouldnt be as arked as the 4" springs it wouldn't be a huge difference but it would flex a lil better

[1997_Sport]

Originally Posted by Goobersbro

I was reading your future mods. You said you were going to put a 4" rc lift on thats why i said 5". Here is another route you could take and i'm just throwing this out there so no one jump me for it, but if you don't plan on doing serious off roading and just want to run 33s at the max just buy a 2.5" RC lift kit put the 1" lift shackles on and you would be at 3.5 inches of lift on just suspension and then you could put a 1" body lift on and be at 4.5 inches of lift and you would have good flex because your 2.5" springs wouldnt be as arked as the 4" springs it wouldn't be a huge difference but it would flex a lil better

o okay thanks. It will be a while for me to get the lift but this way sounds better.