Bigger shackles
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Josh-holden
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Bigger shackles
What are the pros and cons to bigger shackles? Would going 3/4" make to much stress on components?
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Bigger shackles
The shittest possible mod for standard SJ suspension. End of....
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Bigger shackles
Ruin castor angle.
Ruin approach/departure angle.
Ruin drive line angles.
Ruin springs.
Ruin approach/departure angle.
Ruin drive line angles.
Ruin springs.
Janspeed manifold, LWB Vit vented discs and calipers
Build thread -- Build photos -- HLA-Artwork
Coming soon: YJs, Trussed axles, Full float rear.
Re: Bigger shackles
The longest shackles I would ever suggest running on stock springs would be 100mm between centres, stock are 70mm. This won't effect your caster angle or approach angle enough to cause any issues.
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twiss
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Re: Bigger shackles
I've got 100mm shackles on the front with lift springs, and they are OK
Then +3" lift shackles on the back, which are utter crap!
Depends how you use them, but not just as a cheap form of lift
Then +3" lift shackles on the back, which are utter crap!
Depends how you use them, but not just as a cheap form of lift
Twiss
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
'93 Suzuki Samurai Sport 1.6 16v SU. Virtual lift, spring under, 31s
'93 Maruti Gypsy MG410
"If brute force doesn't fix your problem, you aren't using enough of it."
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Josh-holden
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Re: Bigger shackles
All im after is to lift the transfer box up a bit
Re: Bigger shackles
You can lift the transferbox without touching the suspension. might even get away with lifting it around .5-.75" with no modifications to the body.
when you lift it 2" so it's above the bottom of the chassis rails you need to tweak the transmission tunnel. (these aren't my pics)
when you lift it 2" so it's above the bottom of the chassis rails you need to tweak the transmission tunnel. (these aren't my pics)
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Re: Bigger shackles
Or fit a rock bucket and don't worry.
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Ignis Sport 1.5 16V; Jimny gearbox, 410 transfer box; 5.125:1 Vitara diffs; rear Lockright, Rob Storr full float rear axle, rear discs, YJ springs, virtual lift, 31" Grizzly Claws, beadlock rims, +50mm LR arches, LED rear lights, LED roof spots, bucket seats, Luke harnesses, internal cage
Re: Bigger shackles
I prefer the extra clearance, it does make quite a difference not having a Tcase hanging down to catch on things.
I do have a guard as well though so I just slide over stuff
I do have a guard as well though so I just slide over stuff
