1. Registration trouble? Please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom right corner of the page and your issue will be resolved.
    Dismiss Notice

2" lift shackles???????/

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by hugostyle, Feb 24, 2006.

  1. Feb 24, 2006
    hugostyle

    hugostyle New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2005
    Messages:
    9
    hey guys , first time posting but visit the site often. my question is: i have an 81 cj5 with 32's on it rite now and was wondering if a 2" shackle lift was worth putting on for a better stance or should i just do a susp. lift instead? any input would be greatly helpful. again great site guys. will post pics soon.:flag:
     
    hugostyle, Feb 24, 2006
    #1
  2. Feb 24, 2006
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    Charlottesville Va
    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2003
    Messages:
    2,706
    Suspension lift. MUCHO more stable.
     
    mb82, Feb 24, 2006
    #2
  3. Feb 24, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Los Alamos, NM
    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2002
    Messages:
    8,360
    To lift the Jeep 2" with shackles they would have to be about 4" longer than stock.... It will be very unstable, and wander terribly....
     
    Patrick, Feb 24, 2006
    #3
  4. Feb 24, 2006
    michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    Clarkston MI...
    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2003
    Messages:
    605
    I wouldn't go more than 0.5 inch lift shackles (1 inch over stock)
     
    michigan_pinstripes, Feb 24, 2006
    #4
  5. Feb 24, 2006
    hugostyle

    hugostyle New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2005
    Messages:
    9
    thanks guys! i kinda figured the susp. was the way to go, but with that being said. what suspension lift would be best for the buck?
     
    hugostyle, Feb 24, 2006
    #5
  6. Feb 24, 2006
    cam saure

    cam saure Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2005
    Messages:
    129
    I don't like shackels either. If the law ever finds out about them they would outlaw them and unfortunately probably just about every other suspenstion lift to boot. To me a shackel lift would be like showing up at the Sturgis motorcycle rally on a moped, you be the judge from here.
     
    cam saure, Feb 24, 2006
    #6
  7. Feb 24, 2006
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Perth, WA
    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2002
    Messages:
    9,221
    Rancho, 4WD Hardware, BDS, Skyjacker

    I'm partial to 4WD Hardware myself.

    Welcome BTW.
     
    sparky, Feb 24, 2006
    #7
  8. Feb 24, 2006
    cam saure

    cam saure Member

    Joined:
    Oct 5, 2005
    Messages:
    129
    Hey! I am sorry, I forgot my manners, WELCOME.
     
    cam saure, Feb 24, 2006
    #8
  9. Feb 24, 2006
    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

    Charlottesville Va
    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2003
    Messages:
    2,706
    Yep sorry. Welcome from central Va
     
    mb82, Feb 24, 2006
    #9
  10. Feb 24, 2006
    michigan_pinstripes

    michigan_pinstripes I'm not lost, I'm wandering

    Clarkston MI...
    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2003
    Messages:
    605
    BDS costs more but lifetime warranty. I have Superlift 2.5" that I acquired from a part-out project but were new. No complaints
     
    michigan_pinstripes, Feb 24, 2006
    #10
  11. Feb 25, 2006
    hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

    North Texas...
    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2005
    Messages:
    1,939
    Rubicon Express
     
    hudsonhawk, Feb 25, 2006
    #11
New Posts