Jeep YJ gets new shackles and little more lift

With the new wheels and tires the Jeep YJ needs a little more clearance. (One change always leads to other changes.) I decided to go to Boomerang shackles with greaseable bolts. The 5.25" shackles will add some lift over the original 4" stock shackles.
Got the lift I needed and vastly improved ride quality.

[@TheJster69]

You don’t have to cut a damn thing, provided you aren’t a neanderthal.

[@Zoso981]

I installed those same shackles on my '93 YJ about 3 years ago to allow bigger tires. I haven't had any issues with them, even thru some mild off-roading. Good video.

[@MrJeep75]

31's are big enough for jeeps

[@Diluted_Knowledge]

Thank you for the video! You told me everything I needed to know to do my yj! I think my shackles are seized as well and giving me a rough ride

[@StarkReality]

Glad it is a help. That is why I do them.

[@Diluted_Knowledge]

StarkReality how long did it take you to do both front and rear?

[@StarkReality]

WaiteProductions - removal of the front was pretty quick. The back removal took several hours. The install goes really fast.

[@JimmyHinton]

You don't have to cut the back bolts on the old shackles. Just loosened up the gas tank it will move far enough to get the bolts off. This is what I did to change my shackles.

[@StarkReality]

That probably would work but I did not want to mess with the heavy Warn gas tank skid which is tough to work with itself.

[@JimmyHinton]

@@StarkReality I loosened my gas tank just in case something goes wrong and I have put them back on.

[@jeepeasy103]

You could also simply take of the front bolt of the spring and swing it back..then loosen the back bolt.

[@kevinritter4932]

I found the stock shackles ride better

[@staffordsanpei7804]

great video. Question - Did the springs settle after installing the shackles or is it still 1" of lift? Thank you

[@StarkReality]

The springs have settled over time but they would settle even without the shackles.

[@ryanlewis6095]

What brand of shackles did you install

[@jimbo8v92]

Did you feel you need to put a sye kit on or lengthen the driveshaft? Going from 31's to 33's and only have a 2.5" spring lift. Looking at a 1" body and similar shackles

[@StarkReality]

I did do an sye and new drive shaft when I had the 2.5" lift and 1" body lift with the tummy tuck. Doing the shackle lift was not enough to warrant a longer shaft thankfully.

[@-_-John-_-]

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[@iansjames]

Great video...does the Jeep drive any differently, besides the smoother suspension feel? I want to do the same, but I’ve heard that the steering feel and handling gets worse after doing this.

[@iansjames]

What size wheels/tires do you have on there? The only list you have is these shackles? Any rubbing?

[@StarkReality]

One of the big reasons to keep the shackle lift small is to not effect the steering. I just went on an offroad trip and the steering was just fine.

[@iansjames]

StarkReality awesome thanks so much. I’ll be doing this and hope that I can fit 33 x 10.50R15 tires

[@StarkReality]

Wheeling this weekend we just barely rubbed the plastic so it went well. I have 2.5 inches of suspension lift, 1 inch shackle lift and 1 inch body lift. Any less than that and you will rub for sure.

[@iansjames]

StarkReality wow, OK. thanks for that info. Much appreciated!

[@12Bravojeepstuff]

Are those the crown auto SE04 shackle kits?

[@StarkReality]

Crown Automotive 52040415KHD-2 Heavy Duty Greasable Shackle Kit

[@bassbomb3]

How are they holding up now? Interested in doing the same thing.

[@StarkReality]

The shackles are doing fine.

[@jb2147]

What brand of shackles did you end up getting

[@StarkReality]

I got them off Amazon from Rukse. They were a great deal.

[@justintann3093]

Great video! I have a question though. How did you orientate the front shackles? Did you follow the instructions where it says to have the long dog leg facing down and out or did you put them the other way like the back? And have you had any rubbing or clearance issues the way you did it? Thank you.

[@StarkReality]

I followed the instructions so the back and front are different. I have not had any issues, they are running great.

[@justintann3093]

Perfect sounds good that's what I was going to do but then I saw a different video on here where he did it the front opposite. Thank you

[@mtxrawkus]

@@justintann3093 Do a Google search for "MORE boomerang shackle install" and you'll find their instruction PDF

[@harleygoodies9001]

Even after driving , you still had the 1" lift?

[@StarkReality]

I have not noticed any settling but have not specifically measured. I still like the way they are working.

[@slicari83]

What gas tank skid are you using?

[@StarkReality]

slicari83 -I have a Warn. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqW3ZJqKfMSXp8U

[@tdg0101]

Another excellent video. Thanks

[@StarkReality]

Thanks

[@royvangemert1902]

Best mod I made was to remove the flares, trim the sheet metal and move the flares back and up. It's easy and the benefit is huge.

[@CodyV207]

You should make a video showing that. I’d like to know how it looks

[@MrButterbean2787]

I think on all the bolts and nuts you should have cleaned good and put blue thread locker on them.

[@StarkReality]

The nuts are locking nuts so I have never had them loosen up on me.