is there anyway to try those teraflex revolver shackles.. i dont know if they will help or if there any good.. Looks really cool tho nice to see someone who wants to be different.

 

Ya I didn't want mine to look like every other cherokee. Its unique and I don't know anyone around here who has done it.

Are you talking about revolver shackles in the front or rear leafs?

 

well i left friday morning after thanksgiving and headed out on a 4 hour drive to Tillamook state forest where i met up with some other cherokees from NAXJA for the 5th Annual Thanksgiving Snow Run. had a great time, met some new people and experienced some different areas. here are a couple pics i got and one video










and the one video...

 

Awesome pics man. Looks like a blast. I think it's time to get off my butt and get back to buildin on the red dragon

 

Well anywhere i was talking about them.. i wondered if it would help the flex of the axle or put less stress on your front bumper.

 

Awsome build!!!! I spend over an hour reading the thread. Sick build and good work on your research. It payed off and you did a fantastic job. Kudos to you

 

How does the thing ride? just as good or even better? and how does the steering do winding around the springs?

 

Revolver shackles would unload awfull and give a ruff ride in the front. and they would not offer enough lift. He would need to add leafs and or blocks. It felxes very well and really does not need and more i dont believe. I have seen revolver shackles in action on a friends commanche and lots of banging around he took them off after a few weeks, and sold them for a big loss os cash. Revolver shackles are a good idea but just flat out are not worth it.

 

the revolving shackles wouldnt be strong. as doug posted it would make the ride worse. i really dont need any more flex. too much flex is just as bad as not enough.

the jeep rides waaaay softer than with coils. a buddy of mine who has a cherokee on a 3" lift drove it the other day and is now contemplating putting leafs in because of the difference in the ride.

the steering works great now that i have the hydro assist. there is a small amount of body roll when i turn because i dont have a trac bar but nothing too bad

 

You wanna see body roll, you should see my junk turn a corner on the street. Full Spool + Rear Four Link and Coils = LOTS of body roll.

Looks like it's working great to me.

 

i noticed you have the aftermarket taillights...do you get pulled over for not having reverse lights built?

 

cherokeefever on here made them for me they are completely custom. i dont drive the jeep much on the road. i have a car to get to school and work then i have a truck i drive around town. but when i do drive it i dont really get harrassed

 

hey really cool build love the stance on your sick xj. i got a question about your rear bumper design wat did yyou use to build it like wat materials?

 

yah i had him build me some too, i plasma cut two holes to fit lights, but its my daily driver still too. I'm just hoping i can get these done soon

 

I would have to measure it but I think it was a piece of 4x6x3/16ths for the main bumper and 2x2 for the carrier and a rear dodge shadow hub for the swivel point