Hello all. Recently working on ton swap XJ on 40s. HP D60 and sterling 10.5
Looking to stay low cog and stretch as much as I can get away with. I have set the stage for this....meaning I know ill need fuel cell and comp cut.
Plated the frame and removed the OEM shackle boxes. The "frame" extends all the way out to the rear bumper. As mocked up here:


Can you guys school me on rear shackle box placement? Got a few questions to fire at ya:
Im assuming I can just make my own shackle boxes and move them back...?
Is it a good idea to mount under the new "frame" as opposed to the side as the OEM? I would assume this would provide more lift. Im starting with XJ 3.5 lift leafs (and whatever shackle I need)
I see some shackle mounts on rear bumpers? Am I just landing the new mount all the way at the rear and wherever the front is, is where it goes?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Looking to stay low cog and stretch as much as I can get away with. I have set the stage for this....meaning I know ill need fuel cell and comp cut.
Plated the frame and removed the OEM shackle boxes. The "frame" extends all the way out to the rear bumper. As mocked up here:


Can you guys school me on rear shackle box placement? Got a few questions to fire at ya:
Im assuming I can just make my own shackle boxes and move them back...?
Is it a good idea to mount under the new "frame" as opposed to the side as the OEM? I would assume this would provide more lift. Im starting with XJ 3.5 lift leafs (and whatever shackle I need)
I see some shackle mounts on rear bumpers? Am I just landing the new mount all the way at the rear and wherever the front is, is where it goes?
Any help is greatly appreciated.