Daystar KJ60014 User Manual

Cherokee XJ Shackle Installation Instructions

Greaseable Shackles Non Greaseable Shackles

Description Qty. Description Qty.

Shackles 2 Shackles 2

Bolts 2 Bushings 4

Nuts 2 Sleeves 2

Bushings 8

Steel Sleeves 4

Typical Bill Of Material

CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY.

1. Park vehicle on level work area and set emergency brake. Block tires opposite of the ones being
lifted. Lift one end of the vehicle using the floor jack until the wheels clear the ground about 3”.
Place jack stands under frame rail behind inner spring perch. Lower vehicle onto jack stands with
axle supported by floor jack.

2. Carefully remove upper and lower spring shackle mounting hardware. Lower axle carefully until
the wheels touch the ground. Make sure that the brake line and the vent line is not over
stretched.

3. If installing a Greaseable Super Shackle, remove the spring eye bushing/steel sleeve assembly
from the spring eyes. See figure 1.

4. Install the corresponding bushings into the spring eye and into the frame and lubricate with
silicon or Teflon lubricant. Daystar Lubrethane Poly Lube is recommended. See figure 2. Install
the steel sleeves if provided.

5. Install the shackles onto the frame/body. See figure 3.

6. Install the upper bolts. Tighten the nuts so the shackles swing freely. Do not over-tighten the nuts
or the shacke will bind causing a stiff ride and limiting suspension travel.

7. Using the floor jack raise the rear axle until the spring eye aligns with the shackle. Insert the bolt.
Tighten the nut to manufactures specifications. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN BOLTS AND NUTS!
Damage to shackle could result!

8. You will not need to worry about driveline vibration due to changing pinio n (driveline) angle. You
are working on a fulcrum so as you lift, you pivot the pumpkin-differential and pinion (driveline) at
the same time. If you have a drive-shaft vibration first check the universal joints for wear. If the
universal joints are good, on taller lifts you might need to install degree shims bet ween the axle
housing and the spring to change your pinion (driveline) angle. On many v ehicles you can drop
the transfer case down from the frame which will also change the pinion (driveline) angle.

9. On greaseable shackles, grease the shackle bolts with silicon or Teflon lubricant. Daystar
Lubrethane Poly Lube is recommended after installation.

This vehicle has been modified to enhanc e its performance. The steering, braki ng and handling
of this vehicle will differ from standard passenger cars and trucks, This vehicle handles differently
from an ordinary vehicle in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off road.

Avoid unnecessary abrupt maneuvers, sudden stops, sharp turns and other driving co nditions
that could cause loss of control, possibly leading to a roll over or othe r accident that could result in
serious injury or death to driver and passengers. If larger tires are installed the speedometer will
read lower than the vehicles actual speed.

DRIVE WITH CARE, REDUCE SPEED AND WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES.

DO NOT COMBINE WITH ANY OTHER SUSPENSION KIT.

This kit should be installed by a professional mechanic.

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Instruction Sheet P10546-01

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