I am getting ready to start fabbing a front bumper for my brothers 89 Wagoneer (full-size heep) and plan on doing a shackle reversal incorporated into it (think DIY A-bomb) , anyway while researching some other builds we have come across a few that are running Liquid Iron slider boxes as opposed to a conventional shackle at the rear of the front spring. https://liquidironindustries.com/Liquid-Iron-Industries-Universal-Slider-Box-Kit.html
I understand the concept of it, but to me it seems like you would loose down travel compared to a regular shackle set up. I could see how it would help with lateral movement issues that are often associated with long spring and shackle setups.
I guess my question is, have any of you guys used this setup, have a buddy who does, once wheeled with someone who did, etc??
How much affect would the "angle of the slide" affect performance...mounting the box flat, angled up or down ? Any input would be awesome
.......also some rig info...89 Wagoneer, AMC 360, 727 trans, Dana 300 case, Dodge Dana 60,70 combo, x over steering, currently has a spring over with stiff 2" BJ's front springs, rear has GM 63" springs with 6" shackles and an EZ inch, rides on 37" military Baja's.
I understand the concept of it, but to me it seems like you would loose down travel compared to a regular shackle set up. I could see how it would help with lateral movement issues that are often associated with long spring and shackle setups.
I guess my question is, have any of you guys used this setup, have a buddy who does, once wheeled with someone who did, etc??
How much affect would the "angle of the slide" affect performance...mounting the box flat, angled up or down ? Any input would be awesome
.......also some rig info...89 Wagoneer, AMC 360, 727 trans, Dana 300 case, Dodge Dana 60,70 combo, x over steering, currently has a spring over with stiff 2" BJ's front springs, rear has GM 63" springs with 6" shackles and an EZ inch, rides on 37" military Baja's.
