Shackle Relocation Brackets

[NW99XJ]

So I've been eyeballing this mod/upgrade for quite some time, doing my research, reading, reviewing, etc....
As far as I can tell, there's only about 5 options available at this point,
1.) DIY / Build Your Own (cost varies)

2.) Rough Country ($135.90 shipped)

3.) Liquid Iron Industries ($193.86 shipped)

4.) Iron Man 4x4 ($155 shipped)

5.) HD Engineering ($130 shipped)

If I have missed something, please let me know... but as far as I can tell, as of Nov 2013...this is about all that's out there.
Prices are approximate, and could/may change over time.
Those listed are about average.

Ok, so lets hear your opinions, experiences, thoughts, etc....
What are YOU running?
Would you buy/make those again?
What would you do different?
Would you be willing to share your design if you've built your own?

Lets try to keep discussion on topic, and refrain from brand bashing, I think we'd all be more interested in actual performance of the part, vs. how u felt about your buying experience.

 

[rockclimber]

Running the HD offroad.

I would absolutely buy them again.

they are flawless and even if I wanted to build my own, I couldn't do it any better than they did.

 

[BRIANHO13]

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This picture actually shows the original version of the H.D. Offroad version, the new version mounts inside the oem shackle box and can be mounted above or below a hitch/skid or both.

 

[rockclimber]

HD offroad also offers a "no lift" version.

 

[SolarBell]

Everyone here is a huge fan of HD Offroad's set, and for good reason.

I'll throw it out there since I run them - Battlement Fabrication (a small shop in western Colorado) makes a YJ shackle conversion kit. I'm really happy with it. Lots of flex, super adjustable, and no more hassle with XJ shackles.

http://www.battlementfab.com/Jeep-Cherokee-Rear-Spring-hanger-kit_p_16.html

 

[Demonoid369]

didn't know there was 5 options lol for price and awesomeness, I would do the HD(which is what I'll go with if I dont make my own)

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

If you are Capable of fabricating, I would make my own (That was My plan when I had an XJ)

If Not, I would go with HDengineering.

 

[crockett]

HD's no lift are great! cheaper than the rest IIRC

 

[RedHeep]

HD relocation boxes are excellent and Brian is a good dude to boot. Nothing against the other folks, but if I was buying them (again) it would be my only phone call.

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

HD relocation boxes are excellent and Brian is a good dude to boot. Nothing against the other folks, but if I was buying them (again) it would be my only phone call.

x2

great guy to deal with.

 

[94xjsport94]

I have the FST boxes. Put together pretty decently, holes are about a 16-32nd off though.

Kris was a pain to deal with. Would not buy anything from him again for that reason.

HD offroad makes great stuff and good prices, I would buy from him if I were doing it again.

 

[MT Mike]

x's whatever on the HD Offroad boxes. Install was stupid easy, and ride quality was greatly improved.

 

[dktool]

Another option which was my choice was this:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22609559@N05/11123869743/" title="shackle2 by dktool, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/11123869743_9878155593.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="shackle2"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22609559@N05/11123839403/" title="shackle1 by dktool, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/11123839403_58f012ccaa.jpg" width="500" height="281" alt="shackle1"></a>

I wanted the improved shackle angle but did not want the extra lift (or expense) that comes with the bracket kits.

 

[dktool]

Another option which was my choice was this:





I wanted the improved shackle angle but did not want the extra lift (or expense) that comes with the bracket kits.