Shackles- how much is too much?

[Big Poppa]

Hey-
I am looking for some shackles for my girlfriends jeep and need to know if anyone has ever used 2" lift shackles on the front of a vehicle? It is an '89 YJ- I know the warrior shackles lift the rear about 2 in, but is that too much for the front?

Thanks for any info or insight

 

[KEbert]

I myself don't like longer shackles. They stick down too much and ruin your departure angle. However, they are a cheap lift. Keep in mind that a 2" lift means that the shackles are 4"s longer than stock. You may want to measure first.

 

[Big Poppa]

what would i need to measure? I only do mud and sand for the most part so approach/ departure angles aren't as important as to stop the tires rubbing for cheap.

 

[KEbert]

If you don't care about the aproach and departure angles then go ahead and get them. They are a cheap lift!

 

[jimbo74]

make sure to get QUALITY shackles though.... at that much lift you dont want your axle to be ripping itself apart from the frame in the middle of nowhere

 

[Big Poppa]

They are 3/8" plate steel, so the strength should be ok- right? My worry is pinion angles and such
Any personal experience?
By the way they are $60 shipped-