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Extremesolo · 06-30-2005, 05:25 AM

On the double shackles in the rear I had my own shackles made 5 1/2" eye to eye. When I bolt these to the stock toyota shackle what kind of spacer should I use in the middle so that when I tighten the bolt I can keep from tightening the shackles into a V shape (with nothing in the middle as the bolt is tightened there is nothing to keep the shackle from bending to look like this / \ ) Also how tight should I make the shackle bolts? I bought grade 8 1/2" hardware and nylon locking nuts so they will not back off easily but how tight should they be in order for the shackles to still be able to give me the most articulation possible. I know this is a common swap so thanks in advance for any input.

06-30-2005, 05:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Extremesolo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central, PA Posts: 63	Chevy swap starting tonight - Have a few last questions On the double shackles in the rear I had my own shackles made 5 1/2" eye to eye. When I bolt these to the stock toyota shackle what kind of spacer should I use in the middle so that when I tighten the bolt I can keep from tightening the shackles into a V shape (with nothing in the middle as the bolt is tightened there is nothing to keep the shackle from bending to look like this / \ ) Also how tight should I make the shackle bolts? I bought grade 8 1/2" hardware and nylon locking nuts so they will not back off easily but how tight should they be in order for the shackles to still be able to give me the most articulation possible. I know this is a common swap so thanks in advance for any input.