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J20 front shackles

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 9:47 am
by JamesDarling
Ive been trying to search for the answer to this but I'm not getting a black and white kinda answer.
I was looking to purchase front shackles and every big jeep vendor site has the disclaimer doesn't fit j20.
I was wondering what guys use on the j20 fronts. BJ;s has a lift shackle that seems like it would work but not trying to lift in that way.
should i just rebuild the current ones? they are heavily rusted

all insight is greatly appreciated!

Re: J20 front shackles

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:12 am
by Stuka
As I recall the difference is that J20's don't use the stamped steel shackles, but instead use a heavier duty welded shackle. But that may just depend on the year. Spring sizes are the same, frame side is the same as I recall.

Re: J20 front shackles

Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 4:46 am
by rocklaurence
Stuka wrote:As I recall the difference is that J20's don't use the stamped steel shackles, but instead use a heavier duty welded shackle. But that may just depend on the year. Spring sizes are the same, frame side is the same as I recall.
Yes, thats my understanding/experience--just heavier/thicker steel. I believe a good set for a Later Cherokee SJ will fit.

Re: J20 front shackles

Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 4:50 am
by fulsizjeep
rocklaurence wrote:Yes, thats my understanding/experience--just heavier/thicker steel. I believe a good set for a Later Cherokee SJ will fit.
Yep, 74-91 J10, Cherk and Waggy front shackles will work on a J20.

Re: J20 front shackles

Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 4:29 pm
by fsj454
I use j20 shackles in the front of my 1982 Cherokee. HEAVY DUTY .

Re: J20 front shackles

Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 2:25 pm
by JamesDarling
Does anyone recommend a good vendor ?

Re: J20 front shackles

Posted: Mon May 07, 2018 4:49 pm
by Stuka
Standard stamped FSJ shackles for a 74+ FSJ will work. They are not as heavy duty, but they will bolt in place.

Re: J20 front shackles

Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 10:57 am
by JamesDarling
Ok awesome thank you