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Old 11-22-2012, 03:23 PM
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Looks good!!!
Old 11-22-2012, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by moosey42
OP, What kind of push/light bar is that on ur jeep?
Sorry not sure. Came with the jeep. But it did come with light guards that I never put on.

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Looks good!!!
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Btw any thoughts on extended shackles? Do I need them? The back has rubbed a couple times due to pot holes.
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Originally Posted by cherokee001
Btw any thoughts on extended shackles? Do I need them? The back has rubbed a couple times due to pot holes.
Personally, I would scrap that AAL and install full leaf packs. Extending the shackles with worn out leaves is just postponing the inevitable, IMO.
Old 11-30-2012, 12:52 PM
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Where did you get the brush gaurd?? And how much was it????
Old 11-30-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cherokee001
Btw a few guys recommended getting Extended Shackles for the rear. They said the back is sitting too low. My installer said it's fine the way it is.
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Personally, I would scrap that AAL and install full leaf packs. Extending the shackles with worn out leaves is just postponing the inevitable, IMO.
+1. The rear is going to sag a lot more, it's not good to see an AAL sitting that low just after installation.

Also note how far back the axle is. You flex that out a bit (or accelerate hard, hit a good bump, load the back with some weight - anything to make the leaf spring compress) and you're going to rip that mud flap off and rub the rear bumper cap.

Rest looks nice though! Really clean.
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So I got my jeep back today. Just got the 3" new leaf springs installed and overall the Jeep runs MUCH better. Someone had mentioned getting extended shackles for the rear sagging, but the right way to go was to get new leaf springs. Plan was to install them myself, but i just have so little time i just said screw it and got it done.

End result is a stiffer ride, no bouncing over bumps, zero rubbing, better handling around a turn, a smoother ride and a little increase in height. Couldn't be happier. Also added center caps to the wheels and they look great!

106,000 miles and still running like a champ.

Skyjacker 3" Lift Rear Spring






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Old 05-23-2013, 03:02 PM
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Looks like my jeeps little brother.
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