{"product_id":"motobilt-wheelbase-stretch-kit-bare","title":"MOTOBILT WHEELBASE STRETCH KIT - BARE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Motobilt Jeep Wrangler YJ Wheelbase Stretch Kit is a great way to move your rear axle back roughly 6 inches. The Motobilt Jeep Wrangler Wheelbase Stretch Kit is designed to use Jeep XJ rear leaf springs on the rear of your Jeep YJ (1987-1995). Installing this kit moves the rear axle back about 6 inches. The kit incorporates a custom rear bumper and shackle hangers in one part. The shackle hangers are positioned high on the bumper to keep the overall Jeep ride height lower for better center of gravity. The ends of the bumper are tapered in to allow better clearance for the shackles with the rear axle at full droop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with a custom set of leaf spring shackles designed to clear the bumper in the range of movement. The rear bumper also features 3\/4 inch thick d-ring recovery mounts that pass through the bumper and welded on both sides. The bumper welds to the back of the factory cross member and has two side frame plates to cover the sides. This kit does include new spring shackles as noted. The shackles are CNC laser cut from 1\/4 inch high strength steel plate. The shackles measure 4 inches center to center and do have a 3rd cross bolt for additional support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eCan also be used on 1997-2006 Jeep TJ when converting to leaf springs\u003cbr\u003e\n\tThe bumper is 3\/16-inch laser cut steel plate\u003cbr\u003e\n\t3\/4-inch-thick d-ring mounts\u003cbr\u003e\n\tIncorporated shackle mounts\u003cbr\u003e\n\tMoves the axle back 6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\tMeasures 42.5 inch wide\u003cbr\u003e\n\tIncludes new shackles and shackle spacer\u003cbr\u003e\n\tSold as kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\tWorks perfectly with Rear Stretch Tank and Skid Plate for Jeep YJ\u003cbr\u003e\n\tWeight: 35lbs (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\t\u003cp\u003eBUSHINGS NOT INCLUDED. \u003cbr\u003e\n\tHardware NOT included qty (6) 1\/2”x5” Grade 8 bolts with locker washers and nuts. \u003cbr\u003e\n\tYour factory fuel tank will not fit and you will need either the Motobilt stretch underbody tank MB5016 or you will need a fuel cell in the back tub area of the Jeep.\u003cbr\u003e\n\tWe typically use a stock XJ leaf spring in the back and factory YJ springs for the front. \u003cbr\u003e\n\tIf purchasing new rear springs simply match the height of the XJ springs to that of the front YJ springs.  I.e. 2.5” springs in front, then 2.5” in rear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\tWe offer optional spring hangers (Part #: MB1531) if you prefer to reuse your YJ rear springs, if using XJ springs then these are NOT necessary.\u003cbr\u003e\n\tWorks in spring over or spring under applications. \u003cbr\u003e\n\tYou do not outboard the springs like you would on the front.  You will cut your spring perches off if necessary on wider axles and weld new ones on in the correct position. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motobilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46582478930097,"sku":"MB1500","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/9004\/0753\/files\/cycj4tynnphpavojm4nc.jpg?v=1768188262","url":"https:\/\/wp4x4.com\/products\/motobilt-wheelbase-stretch-kit-bare","provider":"WP4x4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}