Mountain Off Road 7686-2 User Manual
MOUNTAIN OFF ROAD ENTERPRISES INC.
P.O. BOX 690 , DELTA CO. 81416
970-625-0500 970-625-3747 fax
E-mail: info@mountainoffroad.com
www.mountainoffroad.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR M.OR.E.™ SHACKLE REVERSAL
SYSTEM (S.R.S.™) 7686-2 Please read terms and Policies page 5.
This S.R.S.™ fits 1976-1986 Jeep® CJ5, CJ-7, CJ-8 vehicles with 2-1/2” wide (YJ) front leaf springs. It
mounts the pivot (large eye) end of the leaf spring at the front of the frame and the shackle (small eye)
end of the spring swings from a tube/bushing that is welded in a hole that you must bore through the
boxed frame behind the axle. This method of shackle mounting is far superior to hanging the shackle
off a bracket from the bottom of the frame. M.O.R.E.™ method retains the caster angle as close to
stock as possible and allows for the most clearance under the Jeep®. This system will fit stock leaf
springs or MOST aftermarket leaf springs up to four inches of lift. Improved handling and ride quality
will be noticed regardless of other modifications to the suspension system. The frame of your Jeep®
must be factory stock and straight. It WILL NOT FIT if it has been modified. Have it checked for trueness at a frame shop BEFORE you begin. It has been designed to fit with a Warn or Ramsey
(excluding the RE series) winch mounting kit and will work with stock and MOST aftermarket bumpers.
FIT and TOLERANCES: All parts in this system are the results of countless hours of research, testing, fitting
and refining. Jeep® frames have a wide tolerance on bolt hole centers from frame to frame. This is why
M.O.R.E.™ has installed several “slots” in which to mount our bracketry. In addition to the factory tolerances,
most people install other then factory equipment such as bumpers, frame reinforcement, winch mounts, springs
etc. M.O.R.E.™ has done the best job we can to insure that our parts fit with all of the possibilities. How-
ever, you may find it necessary to grind, elongate, bend, or force the parts in this system to fit on your rig.
Please use common sense when installing these parts.
LEAF SPRINGS: The springs you use MUST have a center bolt that is "centered” in the spring stack. Measure
your leaf spring from large eye to center bolt, small eye to center bolt and write down these measurements. They
MUST be the within 3/8”. The reason for this is this kit has been designed to lengthen the wheelbase of the
Jeep® aprox. one inch. This way, the tire won't hit the back of the front fender upon suspension compression. If
your spring center bolt is off-set it will not lengthen the wheelbase as designed and tire to fender contact WILL
OCCUR. Now, DO NOT PANIC if your springs don't have a centered center bolt. This kit will still work just call
us for further instructions on how to proceed.
PITMAN ARM: You may need to use a stock pitman arm. If a “dropped” arm is used there is a possibility that
the tie rod could contact the drag link upon suspension compression. This will depend on the amount of lift, be
sure and check for any interference!
DRIVE SHAFT: The front drive shaft will need to have longer travel slip-yoke installed. Due to the action of the
suspension movement the stock slip-yoke will not have enough length or movement. We recommend calling the
following drive line shop: Tom Wood’s Custom Drive Shafts 877-497-4238.
TIRE SIZE: Stock leaf spring equipped Jeeps can use up to a 30” tall tire without fender contact. 2.5” lift spring
equipped Jeeps can use a 31" tall tire, or up to a 32” tall tire if the bump stop is lowered one inch. 3.5” to 4” lift
spring equipped Jeeps can run up to a 33” tall tire if the bump stop is lowered two inches. If your running a tire
larger then 33" tall, plan on lowering the bump stop (a bunch), installing a body lift (minimum 1") and possibly
trimming the fender.
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M.0.R.E.™ # 7686-2 S.R.S.™ contains the following items:
Photo of contents on page 6 of this instruction sheet.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER
A BRACKET-DRIVERS SIDE 1 7686-DS
B BRACKET-PASSENGER SIDE 1 7686-PS
C FRAME SPACER PLATE 4 7686-FS
D SHACKLE PLATE 4 9040
E SHACKLE TUBE 2 7686-ST25
F BUSHING-SHACKLE 4 M02221
G BOLT-SHACKLE (1/2” x 4-1/2”) 4 13221
H NUT-SHACKLE (1/2" CRIMP-LOCK) 4 37268
I BOLT-BRACKET DS (7/16" x l-1/2”) 2 15159
J BOLT-BRACKET PS (7/16 x 1-1/4”) 2 15157
K BOLT-BRACKET (5/8" x 2") 2 15311
L NUT-BRACKET (5/8” CRIMP-LOCK) 4 37036
M NUT BOLT-BRACKET (5/8” x 4”) 2 13319
N BOLT-SPRING PIVOT (9/16 x 4.5”) 2 13271
0 NUT-SPRING (9/16 CRIMP-LOCK) 2 37270
P TUBE SPACER-FRAME 2 S107686
Q FLAT WASHER BRKT BOLT (7/16) 4 33084
R LOCK WASHER BRKT BOLT (7/16) 4 33624
S FLAT WASHER-PIVOT BOLT (9/16) 4 33088
T FLAT WASHER-MOUNTING BOLT (5/8”) 8 33090
U SHACKLE BUSHING INNER SLEEVE 2 S10222
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Please familiarize yourself with all of the components in the kit. The instructions will refer to the item by
letter not description! Read all instructions carefully before work is started on your vehicle. In addition to
basic hand tools, the following specialty tools are needed to perform this installation: Arc Welder (M.I.G.
preferred), Cutting Torch (Oxy/Acetylene), Large hammer and chisel (air hammer preferred), Protractor,
15/16” Wrench & Socket, ½ Drive Torque Wrench, Drill (½ chuck), Hole Saw 1-1/2“ dia., Floor Jack, Jack
Stands (several).
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STEP 1: Remove the plastic front frame cover.
STEP 2: If your Jeep® is equipped with a winch, remove it’s mount plates from the side. Re-
move the side plates from the frame.
STEP 3: Remove the front bumper. Loosen but do not remove the two top bolts in the front
frame crossmember that attach the steering box mounts to the crossmember. See figure 1 & 2.
STEP 4: Raise and support the Jeep® with jack stands under each side of the frame behind
the front springs. With the front suspension un-loaded (wheels off the ground about 3”) remove
the tires/wheels. Remove the front shocks. Remove the front drive shaft. Place two more jack
stands under the axle housing outside the springs. Remove the front leaf springs. Remove the
stock front shackle brackets from under the frame just behind the front bumper. See figure 3.
STEP 5: Remove the rear spring brackets from the frame. The best way is to heat the rivet head
with a torch and use a air hammer and chisel bit to knock the head off. If a torch is not available,
a grinder can be used. Grind the one weld on the outside of the frame and use a hammer to
knock the bracket off the frame. Clean-up the excess slag with a grinder (Underneath and on
the side of the frame). Be careful, do not scar the frame rail. See figure 4a & b.
STEP 6: At the front of the frame, insert item “P” into the hole In the boxed frame. See figure 5.
This keeps the frame rails from collapsing when tightening the bolts. Bolt item “A” on the drivers
side frame using items "I", “R" & "Q". Thread the bolts into the same holes that the stock
shackle bracket was removed from. Do not tighten at this time. Bolt item “B" to the passenger
side frame rail using items "J”, "R" & “Q”. Do not tighten at this time. See figure 6.
STEP 7: If your Jeep is equipped with a winch, take it's side mount plates and insert them be-
tween the frame and the new spring brackets (items A&B). Insert items “C” between the winch
side plate and brackets (items A&B). If a winch is not being installed, use two of item “C” spacers on each side between the brackets and frame. See figure 7. Install item “M” through the rear
holes. Install item “K” in the front holes. Install items “L” on items “M” & “K”. Do not tighten at this
time. Tighten Items "I" & “J” installed in step 6 to 50 lbs. ft. torque. Tighten the two top bolts you
loosened in step 3 to 50 lbs. ft. torque. Install the front bumper and tighten its hardware using
hand wrenches. Install the winch mount plate to the side plates and torque the nuts to 50 lbs. ft.
torque. Now, torque items “K” & “M” to 110 lbs. ft. torque. See figure 8.
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