1984 4Runner Shackles - Nothing Fancy
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1984 4Runner Shackles - Nothing Fancy
I copied this thread from my post over HERE
I decide to make some lift shackles for 1984 Runner. These things are 8" between the holes (2.25" lift) and they are pretty freakin big, I think if they sit weird or anything, I will cut them down to 6" (1.75" of lift), which is the biggest size, I could find commercially available.
I started with some 1/4" X 1.5" Steel Flat Stock. I then measured for the holes, added about a 1/2" to each end for strength and cut them out on my angle grinder with a thin (.045) cutoff wheel. I then took them over to my drill press and drilled out the 1/2" holes for the bolts, I then took them back to the angle grinder and bench grinder (and wire wheel) to round off the edges, and soften up the look a bit, and then painted!
I'll let the pics explain better...
Let me know what you think.
Cutting them out of the stock... (NOTE: See the "Safety Goggles" - Proto Anti-Fog Competition Anti-Glare Paintball Mask. lol)
Drilling out the holes... (NOTE: David, you know you want the drill press)
Grinding them round...
Finished?...
Painted!
Now, I just had 6 more to do...
And all it took was these simple tools...
(Note the OME struts in the rear right, and the OEM 4Runner Coils in the rear left. Pack Rat!!)
Thanks for reading, let me know what you think.
Just for comparison sake, I am posting the measurement of the center of my fender wells, (from ground through hub, to fender) from before and will post the results once they are installed.
BEFORE:
Front Driver - 35.25"
Front Passenger - 35.25"
Rear Driver - 32"
Rear Passenger - 32.25"
I decide to make some lift shackles for 1984 Runner. These things are 8" between the holes (2.25" lift) and they are pretty freakin big, I think if they sit weird or anything, I will cut them down to 6" (1.75" of lift), which is the biggest size, I could find commercially available.
I started with some 1/4" X 1.5" Steel Flat Stock. I then measured for the holes, added about a 1/2" to each end for strength and cut them out on my angle grinder with a thin (.045) cutoff wheel. I then took them over to my drill press and drilled out the 1/2" holes for the bolts, I then took them back to the angle grinder and bench grinder (and wire wheel) to round off the edges, and soften up the look a bit, and then painted!
I'll let the pics explain better...
Let me know what you think.
Cutting them out of the stock... (NOTE: See the "Safety Goggles" - Proto Anti-Fog Competition Anti-Glare Paintball Mask. lol)
Drilling out the holes... (NOTE: David, you know you want the drill press)
Grinding them round...
Finished?...
Painted!
Now, I just had 6 more to do...
And all it took was these simple tools...
(Note the OME struts in the rear right, and the OEM 4Runner Coils in the rear left. Pack Rat!!)
Thanks for reading, let me know what you think.
Just for comparison sake, I am posting the measurement of the center of my fender wells, (from ground through hub, to fender) from before and will post the results once they are installed.
BEFORE:
Front Driver - 35.25"
Front Passenger - 35.25"
Rear Driver - 32"
Rear Passenger - 32.25"
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Yes, I generally use 3/8"x2" flat bar for my shackles. I recommend bracing them when 2" longer than stock, especiall up front, for stability:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...es.shtml#FAQ11
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...es.shtml#FAQ11
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You seem to have never drilled metal, reason I say this is b/c your smoking the bit and ruining the temper of the metal. Use lubricant, I like pb blaster or plain old motor oil. Not knocking ya, just some good FYI..
Also I woulda used thicker metal too and brace them.
Also I woulda used thicker metal too and brace them.
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why would you use a penetrator for drilling. and its supposed to smoke when using a lube. i've got some kind of wax the local machine shop guys gave me and it works pretty good.
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I trust a guy who has been a machinist for most of his adult life.
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I always heard if you take youre time you'll ruin the bit, so u have to put some pressure on it and "help" it cut. Dont just let it sit there and heat up. Seems to work good for me.
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Well not take your sweetass time, just dont make the thing violent smoke is what I was told.
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Thats WD-40 smoking, not the metal, or the drill bit, I had a little tiny bit of 3 in 1 machine oil I started with, but WD40 is all I had to finish up. lol. Thats what is smoking.
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I've never seen a bit smoked without lube. Bits can only smoke with lube. This is because there is nothing to burn when you are drilling metal. You can smoke a bit drilling wood fairly easy, but not metal to metal.
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Musta been the drill bits or something, cause they heated up without lube and smoked like nuts.
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HSS drill bits...I use them all the time dry and at the proper rpms no need for lube.
How much lift you trying to get out of those shackles? I got a set of 3" lift shackles sitting on a shelf somewhere collecting dust.
I would use 3/8" plate as well...as 1/4" is just too flimsy.
How much lift you trying to get out of those shackles? I got a set of 3" lift shackles sitting on a shelf somewhere collecting dust.
I would use 3/8" plate as well...as 1/4" is just too flimsy.
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