i had this problem before i put my shackles and bushings on. and no i am not dead set in not putting the lift on first. so, ok i'm going to install but i'm leaving my shackles the way they are and i'll get back. i apreciate the help and will be checking in while i'm waiting for shocks to come in the mail.

"Not all who wander are lost"
86 CJ7; 258,MC2100,30/300/44,2.5" susp. lift,31s