while releasing the leaf spring I noticed that the leaf spring was shifting and not aligning with the frame. I installed the boomerang shackles and when done the shackles are slightly in a angle. My question is are the leaf spring bent?
I assume All stock steering barsDo you have a track bar installed?
I assume All stock steering bars
I assume All stock steering bars
Yes, your track bar is there. That is why the springs are pulled left. The bar is stock length but now expected to center an axle that is further away. Therefore it pulls it towards the left frame rail that the bar is attached to.
Looks like you have a drop pitman arm. I would use the relocation bracket to relocate the track bar upwards about 1.5” like the pitman arm dropped the drag link. That will make the angles of the two bars parallel again which helps steering feel significantly.Thanks for the info I will get a relocation bracket or adjustable track bar soon
I’m thinking of installing a telescope track bar, is it a good idea or not?Not questioning Macho as he has plenty of hands on, but you might try just removing the trac bar as he mentioned and give it a drive. I have on the 2 YJ's Ive had as well as removing the sway bar and it drove fine for what I used it for. That did include the occasional 100+ mile trips at 70mph.
Well truth be told, I also did that, 10 years ago. I did notice a decrease in handling though (delayed response) and I went with all new tie rod ends and such as well. So ultimately I decided to put the front back on. Results could vary I guess, and maybe it’s just expectations. I don’t expect sports car handling, I just didn’t like the decrease in handling I did notice.I put my trac bars, both front and rear, in my “Pile of Things I don’t think I need” and haven’t had any issues either on or off road for 2 years now. My $.02.