Jeep XJ Shackles on an Eagle?

[EagleSX4_5Speed]

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.

[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.

[EagleSX4_5Speed]

Update the XJ version will not fit on my SX4. The frame is not as tall, 3 inches vs 4 inches for the XJ. Also the frame rails are further apart on the Eagle and would push the back of the leaf spring out board.

A version for the Eagle might be possible but with how close the shackles are to the frame it doesn't leave enough room for a standard nut.