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Shackle lift help
Hey guys, I've started installing the longer shackles, but I've run
into a bit of a problem. The front springs are shifted towards the driver side by about 3/4". Pictures are here: http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...hackle%20Lift/ Is this or is this not a big deal? Also, one of the rivets on the driver side spring pack is broken. Same question, big deal or not? |
Re: Shackle lift help
Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As
the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) The Merg wrote: > > Hey guys, I've started installing the longer shackles, but I've run > into a bit of a problem. The front springs are shifted towards the > driver side by about 3/4". > > Pictures are here: > http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...hackle%20Lift/ > > Is this or is this not a big deal? > > Also, one of the rivets on the driver side spring pack is broken. Same > question, big deal or not? |
Re: Shackle lift help
Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As
the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) The Merg wrote: > > Hey guys, I've started installing the longer shackles, but I've run > into a bit of a problem. The front springs are shifted towards the > driver side by about 3/4". > > Pictures are here: > http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...hackle%20Lift/ > > Is this or is this not a big deal? > > Also, one of the rivets on the driver side spring pack is broken. Same > question, big deal or not? |
Re: Shackle lift help
Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As
the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) The Merg wrote: > > Hey guys, I've started installing the longer shackles, but I've run > into a bit of a problem. The front springs are shifted towards the > driver side by about 3/4". > > Pictures are here: > http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r...hackle%20Lift/ > > Is this or is this not a big deal? > > Also, one of the rivets on the driver side spring pack is broken. Same > question, big deal or not? |
Re: Shackle lift help
Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the
shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? Thanks, Mike. Mike Romain wrote: > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the
shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? Thanks, Mike. Mike Romain wrote: > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the
shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? Thanks, Mike. Mike Romain wrote: > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > Mike > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring
pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or something. Your method might be best though.... Mike The Merg wrote: > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > Thanks, Mike. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring
pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or something. Your method might be best though.... Mike The Merg wrote: > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > Thanks, Mike. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring
pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or something. Your method might be best though.... Mike The Merg wrote: > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > Thanks, Mike. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > Mike > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got
it off it was a piece of cake. I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how everything else went and I'll post pictures. Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the trackbar was the problem. Mike Romain wrote: > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. > > Your method might be best though.... > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > Mike > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got
it off it was a piece of cake. I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how everything else went and I'll post pictures. Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the trackbar was the problem. Mike Romain wrote: > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. > > Your method might be best though.... > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > Mike > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got
it off it was a piece of cake. I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how everything else went and I'll post pictures. Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the trackbar was the problem. Mike Romain wrote: > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. > > Your method might be best though.... > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > Mike > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
You are welcome, thanks for the follow up.
Mike The Merg wrote: > > It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got > it off it was a piece of cake. > I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until > Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how > everything else went and I'll post pictures. > > Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the > trackbar was the problem. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > > something. > > > > Your method might be best though.... > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
You are welcome, thanks for the follow up.
Mike The Merg wrote: > > It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got > it off it was a piece of cake. > I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until > Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how > everything else went and I'll post pictures. > > Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the > trackbar was the problem. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > > something. > > > > Your method might be best though.... > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
You are welcome, thanks for the follow up.
Mike The Merg wrote: > > It worked - the bolt for the trackbar was a rusty beast, but once I got > it off it was a piece of cake. > I have to go to Baltimore until thursday, so I can't do the rear until > Thurs night or Friday - but once it's done I'll let you guys know how > everything else went and I'll post pictures. > > Thanks, Mike - It would have taken me a while to figure out the > trackbar was the problem. > > Mike Romain wrote: > > I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > > something. > > > > Your method might be best though.... > > > > Mike > > > > The Merg wrote: > > > > > > Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the > > > shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? > > > > > > Thanks, Mike. > > > > > > Mike Romain wrote: > > > > Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As > > > > the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. > > > > Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. > > > > > > > > Mike > > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 > > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's > > > > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! > > > > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 > > > > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) |
Re: Shackle lift help
Around 1/8/2007 2:19 PM, Mike Romain wrote:
> I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. I did mine by attaching the shackle on the spring end first; that gives you some wiggle room, since it's a lot easier to move the shackle to the frame than the spring to the shackle. A really big mallet helps too. > Your method might be best though.... Probably true. Wish I'd thought of the trackbar! :) > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: >> Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the >> shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? >> >> Thanks, Mike. >> >> Mike Romain wrote: >>> Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As >>> the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. >>> Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) -- ~/Garth - 1993 Wrangler S 2.5 { }|||||||{ } "MukYJ" ** Now LoD Equipped! ** |
Re: Shackle lift help
Around 1/8/2007 2:19 PM, Mike Romain wrote:
> I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. I did mine by attaching the shackle on the spring end first; that gives you some wiggle room, since it's a lot easier to move the shackle to the frame than the spring to the shackle. A really big mallet helps too. > Your method might be best though.... Probably true. Wish I'd thought of the trackbar! :) > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: >> Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the >> shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? >> >> Thanks, Mike. >> >> Mike Romain wrote: >>> Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As >>> the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. >>> Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) -- ~/Garth - 1993 Wrangler S 2.5 { }|||||||{ } "MukYJ" ** Now LoD Equipped! ** |
Re: Shackle lift help
Around 1/8/2007 2:19 PM, Mike Romain wrote:
> I would try to pry first.... I think I would use my foot on the spring > pushing sideways while grabbing the bumper or frame on the other side or > something. I did mine by attaching the shackle on the spring end first; that gives you some wiggle room, since it's a lot easier to move the shackle to the frame than the spring to the shackle. A really big mallet helps too. > Your method might be best though.... Probably true. Wish I'd thought of the trackbar! :) > > Mike > > The Merg wrote: >> Aha - so I'm thinking I should unbolt the trackbar to align the >> shackles, then reattach the trackbar when I lower the Jeep? >> >> Thanks, Mike. >> >> Mike Romain wrote: >>> Your springs are only shifted because you have a track bar on there. As >>> the jeep goes up, the wheels go sideways. This is an issue with lifts. >>> Some come with a track bar relocater bracket. >>> >>> Mike >>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 >>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's >>> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! >>> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590 >>> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) -- ~/Garth - 1993 Wrangler S 2.5 { }|||||||{ } "MukYJ" ** Now LoD Equipped! ** |
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