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stevej21 · 07-06-2007, 07:06 PM

i just got this xj and i need some help from you guys on what to do with this rear suspension.

the front works really well, i was actually impressed. this is just past gatekeeper at the con last weekend.

but the rear is crap

someone suggested the boomerang shackles, but another said not to waste the money. my plans include the box 4 rocks and possibly full width. but for now i would just like to get a little more out of the rear.

TJP · 07-06-2007, 07:59 PM

Get some softer rear springs with a slightly longer main leaf, boomerang shackles and stiffer front springs to force the rear to work more.

Capt. Nemo · 07-06-2007, 08:15 PM

I think I passed you on 50 South going through Sac on Sunday. I was in my white XJ as well.

We need more info. What shocks and length? What brand springs and lift?

Dusty Booger · 07-06-2007, 08:20 PM

If you don't mind spending the money, Deaver makes a real cool spherical bearing to replace the standard bushing in their rear leafs.

stevej21 · 07-06-2007, 09:00 PM

i just got this thing so im not sure about all the details, but the shocks weren't the problem because the rear springs didnt move at all. i know it has the rubicon express long arm kit, so i think the rear springs are rubicon express, but again, not sure.

nemo, you have the white 2door?

Capt. Nemo · 07-06-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stevej21

nemo, you have the white 2door?

Yes.

Are the shocks the correct length? The pics show an 8.8 rear with modified shock mounts. Are you using lift blocks?

stevej21 · 07-06-2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capt. Nemo

Are the shocks the correct length?

The pics show an 8.8 rear with modified shock mounts. Are you using lift blocks?

1" lift blocks
shocks on level ground have about 6" to go each way, dont really see a problem there.

HardcorewannabeXJ · 07-07-2007, 12:13 AM

With my experience on my XJ, the only way to really get the rear to work is with the front end up in the air and really unsprung, this is 4.5" lift (1.5" drop shackle and AAL)

I would definatly see what springs your using, the may not be RE leafs, from what I've seen those are way softer then that.

freerider15 · 07-07-2007, 12:35 AM

Looks like you need to do what I did...

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...=shackle+angle

hadfield4wd · 07-07-2007, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardcorewannabeXJ

With my experience on my XJ, the only way to really get the rear to work is with the front end up in the air and really unsprung,

YOu need more expereince than one xj then. You can build a really flexy leaf pack from junkyard springs and Deaver spring liner.

HardcorewannabeXJ · 07-07-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hadfield4wd

YOu need more expereince than one xj then. You can build a really flexy leaf pack from junkyard springs and Deaver spring liner.

Well if you noticed I said experience on MY xj with AAL's, that the only way to get it to flex somewhat was to do that.

Although it doesn't matter anyways on mine it's all getting swapped out soon anyways

Benzz0 · 07-07-2007, 02:15 PM

ditch the rear sway bar

edit - serious note - ditch the lift blocks and look into a non-Add a leaf spring set...

BadAssXJ · 07-07-2007, 02:16 PM

Maybe a shot in the dark, But are you sure your rear sway bar isnt hooked up?

stevej21 · 07-07-2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freerider15

Looks like you need to do what I did...

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...=shackle+angle

that looks like it worked pretty good. i will definately try that first.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzz0

ditch the rear sway bar

edit - serious note - ditch the lift blocks and look into a non-Add a leaf spring set...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadAssXJ

Maybe a shot in the dark, But are you sure your rear sway bar isnt hooked up?

no rear sway bar guys

, apparently just shitty shackle angle

Handful of Cream · 07-07-2007, 07:04 PM

This is my old XJ with RE 5.5 long arm, 8" coils in front 5.5" springs in the rear, no blocks and no sway bars. I did add HD shackles. I think they are RE too. I had 35" Baja Claws on at the time of the pic's.

And just for the hell of it. This is wify jump'in.

07-06-2007, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
stevej21 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37792 Posts: 257	crappy rear suspension i just got this xj and i need some help from you guys on what to do with this rear suspension. the front works really well, i was actually impressed. this is just past gatekeeper at the con last weekend. but the rear is crap someone suggested the boomerang shackles, but another said not to waste the money. my plans include the box 4 rocks and possibly full width. but for now i would just like to get a little more out of the rear.

07-06-2007, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
TJP Crazy Diamond Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7595 Location: Alternate Universe Posts: 1,145	Get some softer rear springs with a slightly longer main leaf, boomerang shackles and stiffer front springs to force the rear to work more. __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” -Albert Einstein

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Handful of Cream Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 56262 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 252	This is my old XJ with RE 5.5 long arm, 8" coils in front 5.5" springs in the rear, no blocks and no sway bars. I did add HD shackles. I think they are RE too. I had 35" Baja Claws on at the time of the pic's. And just for the hell of it. This is wify jump'in. __________________ USAR Sergeant 25U combat Vet OIF/OEF and New Dawn [url]http://highangledriveline.com[/url]

07-06-2007, 08:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Capt. Nemo KOA-789 Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11777 Location: Southwest Posts: 671	I think I passed you on 50 South going through Sac on Sunday. I was in my white XJ as well. We need more info. What shocks and length? What brand springs and lift?

07-06-2007, 09:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevej21 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 37792 Posts: 257	i just got this thing so im not sure about all the details, but the shocks weren't the problem because the rear springs didnt move at all. i know it has the rubicon express long arm kit, so i think the rear springs are rubicon express, but again, not sure. nemo, you have the white 2door?

07-07-2007, 12:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
HardcorewannabeXJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 84593 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,004	With my experience on my XJ, the only way to really get the rear to work is with the front end up in the air and really unsprung, this is 4.5" lift (1.5" drop shackle and AAL) I would definatly see what springs your using, the may not be RE leafs, from what I've seen those are way softer then that.

07-07-2007, 12:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
freerider15 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23795 Location: FoCo, Crawlorado Posts: 809	Looks like you need to do what I did... http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...=shackle+angle

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