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Jeep XJ Shackles on an Eagle?

Started by EagleSX4_5Speed, April 20, 2025, 11:58:11 PM

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I am looking to upgrade the rear shackles on my car. The factory Eagle shackles are basically 2 plates  that bolt together. Using a bolt in shackle hanger.

I like the design of the Jeep XJ Cherokee shackles better. Being that they have the upper bushing built into the shackle and should be more rigid when cornering.

There are a few companies that make shackle relocation brackets for the XJ Cherokee and I think they would work great to convert the Eagle to a better shackle design.

Just curious if anyone has tried this before or if it is even worth pursuing?

This bracket kit from Ruff Stuff Specialties looks like it could work.https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/R2614-A.html

There are other options out there as well.
'83 Eagle SX4. 92 4.0 fuel injected, T5, NP229, '01 Dana 35 with Detroit Truetrac 3.54 gears.

'87 Jeep Comanche. Renix 4.0 liter, AX15, NP242, HP Dana 30 and factory Dana 44 rear axle.

89 MJ

That does look like a good way to go, especially with all of the adjustability. Another option would be a spring slider. You'd lose height, but supposedly they're great for performance applications. They seem like they'd be the most rigid option for cornering. I don't know how they do off road though, if that's much of a concern. I know a guy that had them on the front of an IH Scout and said they were great.
1986 Eagle: 258, Auto, Chrysler 8.25 rear, 3.54 gears
1989 Jeep Comanche: 4.0, AX-15, 8.8 rear, 4.10 gears
1940 Chevy PU: 350, 700R4

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