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Jeep Suspensions Forward Reversed Shackle Front Leaf Spring

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With the shackle on the front of the leaf spring, when the Jeep hits an obstacle, the axle is still trying to move rearward but, instead, is forced to move forward and up. This results in a harsher ride when bumps are involved.
Jeep Shackle Reversal Kit - Forward, Reversed

 With the shackle on the front of the leaf spring, when the Jeep hits an obstacle, the axle is still trying to move rearward but, instead, is forced to move forward and up. This results in a harsher ride when bumps are involved.  View Related Article

 

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