Four and a Quarter

Got the front shackles in (5") today, along with the front shocks, front bumper and push bar and rear bumper. With the extended shackles, my total lift from stock is 4.25" (plus the 2"+ from the body lift and bushings done previously). Put new bushings in the upper shackle mount. Didn't do the springs, I'll come back to that later.

The extended shackles from IH Only North are awesome. Well worth the expense (although shipping was a bit steep at $30+). The rear shackles should be here Monday, so tomorrow I'll get everything ready.

With only two weeks until Pinelands, and weekend obligations and work travel during the week, it's not looking like the Aussie is going to get installed in time. :-(