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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Shackle Material #591222 04/11/05 03:49 PM Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 155 Dover, DE Terrys_85_Toy OP Wheeler What's the best/recommended size and thickness steel used to make extended shackles? I'm going to make some 1.5" over stock length rear shackles but I need to know what's the best material to use. Thanks 1985 Toyota Pickup 5.29's Rear Spool Dual Cases 35" BFG MTs Re: Shackle Material [Re: Terrys_85_Toy] #591223 04/11/05 04:08 PM Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 12,153 N. California. USA 4Crawler Web Wheeler I use 3/8 x 2" flat bar for mine, and 18mm bolts to match the stock size. r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad - 4x4Wire discount code Re: Shackle Material [Re: 4Crawler] #591224 04/11/05 04:11 PM Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 155 Dover, DE Terrys_85_Toy OP Wheeler thanks 1985 Toyota Pickup 5.29's Rear Spool Dual Cases 35" BFG MTs Re: Shackle Material [Re: Terrys_85_Toy] #591225 04/11/05 07:26 PM Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 912 Engineer TheBandit Rock Warrior Depends how you want to make your shackles. I made some pretty cool ones using 1.5dia 0.95 tubing and 3/16" flat strap. Take a look: [color:"darkgreen"]1986 4Runner - 4" IFS - 63" Chevys - 33" ATs - 5.29s - Rear Detroit Sliders - Kayline - Rebuilt 22RE - On Board Air AND Factory AC www.xtremefabricator.com[/color] 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 Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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