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Title: to shackel lift or to body lift, that is the question
Post by: tallrugbyguy on January 22, 2009, 02:28:57 PM

just wondering you opinions on weather it is better to shackle lift or to body lift? i have done the reading i can find on the internet but still haveing trouble making up my mind....

i would just be looking for about a inch and a half to give my tires a bit of space.

also. can you replace the lifters without replacing the cam shaft? or are these always replaced together.

thanks again, you guys are always a great help.

Title: Re: to shackel lift or to body lift, that is the question
Post by: oldjeep on January 22, 2009, 02:31:36 PM

Quote from: tallrugbyguy on January 22, 2009, 02:28:57 PM

just wondering you opinions on weather it is better to shackle lift or to body lift? i have done the reading i can find on the internet but still haveing trouble making up my mind....

i would just be looking for about a inch and a half to give my tires a bit of space.

also. can you replace the lifters without replacing the cam shaft? or are these always replaced together.

thanks again, you guys are always a great help.

Neither - use TJ flares.

Title: Re: to shackel lift or to body lift, that is the question
Post by: FourbangerYJ on January 22, 2009, 02:32:50 PM

I wouldn't go more than an inch on the shackles. There are a couple of body lifts out there that are 1.25 inches.

Normally the cam and lifters are replaced as a pair.

EDIT: Or do like oldjeep says ;)

Title: Re: to shackel lift or to body lift, that is the question
Post by: Bounty Hunter on January 22, 2009, 03:42:18 PM

TJ flares and/or 1" body lift.  Stay away from the shackle lift unless it's a small amount and you need heavier shackles, like boomerang shackles to clear the rear crossmember or to be anti-kickback up front.

Title: Re: to shackel lift or to body lift, that is the question
Post by: Jeffy on January 22, 2009, 03:48:28 PM

Tire space then go with the TJ flares for sure.  No need to screw up anything else like steering and drivetrain geometry or have a shifter buried into the floor like with a body lift.  I'd probably go with the TJ flares and them maybe some 5/8" shackles like from Currie or MORE.  Dogleg/boomerangs in the back...