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Auto zone shackles don't fit
Hello all. I purchased the Autozone shackle that most said is a direct bolt on. In my case they're not. The bushing sleeve is too wide, as is the spring eye end. I've searched and found one guy saying he had to grind down the sleeve to get the upper part in but can't find any info on the other end that goes on the spring eye. Can I just go buy a bunch of washers to fill the gap (probably a good 1/4 inch on either side) which will probably mean 2-4 washers per side per shackle? Here's the poor pic from Autozone. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Hello all. I purchased the Autozone shackle that most said is a direct bolt on. In my case they're not. The bushing sleeve is too wide, as is the spring eye end. I've searched and found one guy saying he had to grind down the sleeve to get the upper part in but can't find any info on the other end that goes on the spring eye. Can I just go buy a bunch of washers to fill the gap (probably a good 1/4 inch on either side) which will probably mean 2-4 washers per side per shackle? Here's the poor pic from Autozone. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Cool. Thanks. Which holes did you use and how much lift did it give. Also read that some had issues with it rubbing the exhaust. Did you experience this? If so, how did you fix it?
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I used the tallest setting (bottom holes) and originally netted about 3 inches, which my leafs are worn so I'm sitting at about 2.5 now. the exhaust does chatter on it sometimes. I haven't done anything to it as its not that big of a deal to me. You could simply cut about 3-4 inches of your tail pipe and it'd be fine
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I used the tallest setting (bottom holes) and originally netted about 3 inches, which my leafs are worn so I'm sitting at about 2.5 now. the exhaust does chatter on it sometimes. I haven't done anything to it as its not that big of a deal to me. You could simply cut about 3-4 inches of your tail pipe and it'd be fine
Great info. Thanks again.
Ok here's the deal we've had far to many new threads asking about tires and lifts. So it's time to consolidate..
Just to be clear..This thread is the place to ask all lift and tire questions. Also to post info about Lifts, Tires and other Mods you have done to your jeep so you can share them with other member. Again If you have a lift or tire question post them here.
Rules:
1- Content must be relevant, this is not a chat thread, wanna chat go elsewhere, but feel free to make useful comments or ask questions about what others post or any lift or tire questions as well..
2- Post the name of the product, basic info, where you bought, a link to it and your opinion of it.
3- Do not just list I installed a lift, wheels, tires a bumpers and such, as that's not helpful and will be removed.
4- Do not and I mean do not argue this is meant to share you experiences on the products you installed nothing more. I don't care if you don't like a product someone else did.
5- All threads asking about lifts and tires that could be answered by this thread will be locked and a link to here will be provided.
6- All images that are posted must be no bigger then 480x360. Want to learn how to resize and post pics read here.. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=3750
7- I can add to these rules at any point I want and I can delete any post I feel serves no purpose and is not helpful to the thread.
Feel free to ask questions but please search the thread before asking. if you ask a question that has already been answered then this thread serves no real point and will be unstuck and annoy me. So please learn to use the advanced search feature and search the thread and site first. Learn to use the search here. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/howto-host-resize-post-pictures-search-site-7987/ So post away and we will answer any lift and tire question you have. I just do not want to see 5 threads asking the same questions of which lift is best and so on.. All questions are welcomed as long as it's not a repeat that's been asked 100 times..
Ok I'll start with a sample so those who can't read can hopeful learn by example.. I mean that in the nicest possible way..
Lift:
RE 3.5 Super Ride
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE6025
Purchased at http://www.alljeep.com
Shocks:
RE Twin Tube shocks - http://rubiconexpress.com/Jeep/XJ/Pr...rt=SK010634RXT
Purchased at: http://www.alljeep.com
The lift is great has a nice stance and was pretty complete. One thing you have to do is at a 3/4" poly coil spacer to level the front out. In the end I ended up with about 4.5" of lift front and back. The sway bar end links suck as well. Good concept but the bushings tore up on me. That's ok it needs quick disconnect end links anyways. I plan on going with some from JKS.
The shocks well they ride rough but they are solid shocks. If I had it to do over I would have gone with Bilstein's or Monotubes, maybe even OME shocks.
There that's a good example of what you should at a minimum..
Just to be clear..This thread is the place to ask all lift and tire questions. Also to post info about Lifts, Tires and other Mods you have done to your jeep so you can share them with other member. Again If you have a lift or tire question post them here.
Rules:
1- Content must be relevant, this is not a chat thread, wanna chat go elsewhere, but feel free to make useful comments or ask questions about what others post or any lift or tire questions as well..
2- Post the name of the product, basic info, where you bought, a link to it and your opinion of it.
3- Do not just list I installed a lift, wheels, tires a bumpers and such, as that's not helpful and will be removed.
4- Do not and I mean do not argue this is meant to share you experiences on the products you installed nothing more. I don't care if you don't like a product someone else did.
5- All threads asking about lifts and tires that could be answered by this thread will be locked and a link to here will be provided.
6- All images that are posted must be no bigger then 480x360. Want to learn how to resize and post pics read here.. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=3750
7- I can add to these rules at any point I want and I can delete any post I feel serves no purpose and is not helpful to the thread.
Feel free to ask questions but please search the thread before asking. if you ask a question that has already been answered then this thread serves no real point and will be unstuck and annoy me. So please learn to use the advanced search feature and search the thread and site first. Learn to use the search here. https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/howto-host-resize-post-pictures-search-site-7987/ So post away and we will answer any lift and tire question you have. I just do not want to see 5 threads asking the same questions of which lift is best and so on.. All questions are welcomed as long as it's not a repeat that's been asked 100 times..
Ok I'll start with a sample so those who can't read can hopeful learn by example.. I mean that in the nicest possible way..
Lift:
RE 3.5 Super Ride
http://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension...px?part=RE6025
Purchased at http://www.alljeep.com
Shocks:
RE Twin Tube shocks - http://rubiconexpress.com/Jeep/XJ/Pr...rt=SK010634RXT
Purchased at: http://www.alljeep.com
The lift is great has a nice stance and was pretty complete. One thing you have to do is at a 3/4" poly coil spacer to level the front out. In the end I ended up with about 4.5" of lift front and back. The sway bar end links suck as well. Good concept but the bushings tore up on me. That's ok it needs quick disconnect end links anyways. I plan on going with some from JKS.
The shocks well they ride rough but they are solid shocks. If I had it to do over I would have gone with Bilstein's or Monotubes, maybe even OME shocks.
There that's a good example of what you should at a minimum..
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I just bought the 3" zone kit with full leafs for my 97. I went with the nitro shocks because they are a bit more heavy duty and will support the extra weight of my bumpers and carriers. I bought the lift through RockRidge 4WD and the sales staff was excellent, they also take care of cherokee forum members. I had the truck on the sand about 2 days ago and the ride was pretty good. If you want a softer ride they actually were recommending the regular duty shocks.
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What do ya'll think of siping tires, i have pro comp extreme all terrain so the tread blocks are pretty beefy, it's my daily driver (atleast 30 miles per day) and it snows a lot in the winter here. I'll do about 80% on road and 20% off road. Will my tires chunk when I'm wheeling? Will going over rocks and such cause them to chunk.?