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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Making longer shackles #790276 02/17/07 09:34 PM Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 339 Colorado Johnboy OP Mudrunner I added a winch up front and now the front shackles easily contact the frame when I hit bumps. I need to go a little longer but don't want to change the pinion angle drastically. I have 3/8 mild steel to do the job and think that "wide body" style would be acceptable, but what do I use for the spacer? Any other considerations I should take into account? Would 1.5" longer than stock work? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> -Johnoby 85 4Runner, 4" lift, bumpers, sliders, locker Re: Making longer shackles [Re: Johnboy] #790277 02/18/07 01:31 AM Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 882 Black Hills of South Dakota M missouriman Rock Warrior look for 4crawler on here and just buy his front shackles. not expensive and really built nice. I am going to be ordering my second set from him soon. for my wifes truck.. it is a little stiff right now.. grin. I have the springs, cross over, hydro cylinders. need shackles front and rear and a steering box to tap.... wife is going to love...... the increased travel, ride quality... lol... easy of turning.. blush. Re: Making longer shackles [Re: Johnboy] #790278 02/18/07 05:14 AM Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 339 Colorado Johnboy OP Mudrunner OK, but that didn't answer my questions. I want to make my own. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> 85 4Runner, 4" lift, bumpers, sliders, locker Re: Making longer shackles [Re: Johnboy] #790279 02/18/07 05:32 AM Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,230 Roseville, CA, Gateway to the ... OOP'S Roll Me Over I used some thick walled tubing (.250) and a washer against the spring bushing. What springs do you have, sounds like they maybe worn out. David Fritzsche 1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods 04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig Roseville, CA "Serenity through Sobriety" Re: Making longer shackles [Re: Johnboy] #790280 02/19/07 12:25 AM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler I make the wide body shackle spacers out of 1-3/4" round steel rod, they are available separately: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shackles.shtml#OrderingInfo You can also stack up two slabs of 3/8" steel on each side and grind off about 0.050" off the face to make your own (overall thickness is 0.700"). r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: Making longer shackles [Re: 4Crawler] #790281 02/19/07 02:14 AM Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 339 Colorado Johnboy OP Mudrunner Thanks Roger, I thought it was that simple, I just didnt want to miss something. Springs are 2" lift BDS YJ springs and are not worn out. There just isn't enough shackle travel. 85 4Runner, 4" lift, bumpers, sliders, locker Re: Making longer shackles [Re: Johnboy] #790282 02/19/07 02:22 AM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler The YJ springs ae about 1/8" wider than the Toyota, so you'll need to thin the spacers down to match. Just measure the width of the shackle hanger (w/ bushings) and the width of the spring eye (w/ bushings) and halve the difference for the spacer thickness. Ideally you want the side plates perfectly parallel for maximum bushing life. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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