knever3 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ok, I've exhausted my search and I can't find a nice replacement pair of stock height rear shackles for my Comanche. I see that JKS makes them but they say "Cherokee/Comanche". I don't think they are the same if I remember. So who makes them and why are they or arent they the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Comanche leaf springs need more travel in the shackle than the short Cherokee one can provide. I have tried Cherokee shackles once and under full droop the shackle is stretched so far forwards that when weight comes back on the suspension the shackle tried to flip up in the forward position, With a limiting strap they could work. Longer aftermarket Cherokee shackles (like the boomerang ones) should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motion Offroad Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 The problem is that the MJ shackles from the factory are longer. XJ shackles physically bolt upto the MJ; however the advertised length of lift will not be the same. Take aprox 3/4-1" off. For example if it's advertised as 1.5" of lift on an XJ you'll get aprox 1/2 - 3/4" of lift on a MJ. If your looking for an aftermarket "stock" height shackle for your MJ I'd recommend going with the JKS boomerang shackle (OGS651). Super beefy, greasable, and will offer no-very minor lift on your MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 :agree: That's the advice I was looking for. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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