how to make shackles
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how to make shackles
i was just wondering how to make shackles and if they have to be a paticular height? if you had pics that would be great. i just need some tips
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advance auto parts carry universal 1,2and 3in lift shackles for 15$ thats pritty cheap...u could buy those or go up there like i did and take paper and pensil and trace them out go home find some 1/4inch thick steel and cut them out urself
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3/8" steel. cut em out drill the holes and your done.
If you want lift be sure to take the shackle angle into consideration. It your shackles are 90* and you want 2" lift. then make the shackles 2" longer. If your shackles are at 45* and you want 2" lift then the shackles must be 4" longer. If your shackles are going to be longer than 7" then brace them by tieing them togeather in the middle. ESPECIALLY if these are front shackles. The lateral stress put on shackes by a steering is substancial. I ran 7.5" shackles (3/8" steel) on my rear for a long time, then I gave em to my buddy for his front and he lost all steering because the shackles would just distort and absorb all the steering.
If you want lift be sure to take the shackle angle into consideration. It your shackles are 90* and you want 2" lift. then make the shackles 2" longer. If your shackles are at 45* and you want 2" lift then the shackles must be 4" longer. If your shackles are going to be longer than 7" then brace them by tieing them togeather in the middle. ESPECIALLY if these are front shackles. The lateral stress put on shackes by a steering is substancial. I ran 7.5" shackles (3/8" steel) on my rear for a long time, then I gave em to my buddy for his front and he lost all steering because the shackles would just distort and absorb all the steering.
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Another pointer. Before you drill, stack all four plates together and match drill them all at once. This will ensure all the holes line up perfectly.
Another pointer. Before you drill, stack all four plates together and match drill them all at once. This will ensure all the holes line up perfectly.
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Helps to keep the lock nuts from loosening up on the bolts and vastly diminishes wear as the hardened bolt rotates inside the mild steel side plate:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shackles.shtml
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