frank_claytor

what would be the longest shackle and be safe i dont do crawling or anything just like the lift thanks sorry it an 83

blueyoda

I have 6" ctc 3/8" x1.5" mild steel (home made) doing fine

frank_claytor

whats the total lenght and can you post pictures

frank_claytor

Do U Remember What Size Bolts You Used Were They 18mm Or Standrd

4x4YOTA

iTrader: (2)

I used a 7" shackle (bolt hole to bolt hole) on my 82 and DD the truck and it gave me about 2.25-2.5" lift

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

I run 7" c-c in front and used to run 7" in back, although currently 6":


http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...shtml#Shackles

Bolts are typically 18mm on the early trucks.

frank_claytor

What Do U Mean Bye Dd

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

I assume DD = Daily Driver

frank_claytor

like i said im new and one more? will the longer shackles help it flex any better

4x4YOTA

iTrader: (2)

DD = Daily Driver

4x4YOTA

iTrader: (2)

the longer the shackle the more flex cuz it gives the spring more room to move

Al's Chop Shop

unless you have a really flat shackle angle or you are binding your current shackles, no. remember your spring does the flexing, shackles just keep it from binding. unless you are talking about dual shackles or revolvers....

Al