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Want to do do a shackle lift but having trouble! #1106463 09/02/21 04:19 PM
Joined: Jul 2021
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Colombia Offline OP
Need a Spot
Gen 1 SWB 5mt 2,4l

My biggest thing is I cant find the correct shackles for this project. Pretty sure I need the front shackles from a 1984 toyota truck, but looking online I see nothing. And because I am in Colombia it is hard for me to source the part from a dealer or have them fabricated.

*Edit* : maybe there are other shackles options, i read about drop shackles ir "comfort shackles" any options for these for the gen 1 swb?

I also have another couple questions about this lift project:
Does switching to gen 2 UCAs help anything when lifting ~2 inches?
Are there any front diff drop kits? Is it even recommended?
Will my brake lines be long enough?

thanks for any help!

Last edited by Colombia; 09/02/21 04:46 PM.
Re: Want to do do a shackle lift but having trouble! [Re: Colombia] #1106464 09/03/21 01:36 AM
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Shackle lift could be accomplished with parts from Oz, UK, or Philippines.

Something like this: L200 Shackle Kit

Or, you could use later leaf springs from the Pajero Sport / Challenger Sport / Montero Sport models (however named near you) and have about 25mm lift and better ride than the OE and older leaf springs.


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Re: Want to do do a shackle lift but having trouble! [Re: Colombia] #1106467 09/03/21 02:51 AM
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Colombia Offline OP
Need a Spot
Wow great info! So if i look for the triton/l200 shackles, am i looking for some that are extended for a lift or stock sized ones will give me a lift? And what year triton has shackles that will fit?
And while i have you... How do i find shocks that will allow me an extra 2 inches?

Re: Want to do do a shackle lift but having trouble! [Re: Colombia] #1106469 09/06/21 03:39 AM
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Your existing shocks will be fine, only so much suspension travel to be had without going full custom.


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1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya







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