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shackles in the front?

Old May 18, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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shackles in the front?

ok i ordered a set of adjustable shackles for the rear of my 82 toyota pickup and i was just wandering if they would work in the front too since it is solid axle in the front?

all the help is respected but i need it asap thanks, jacob
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Old May 18, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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no the front shackels are offset/wider than the rear.

plus you want a really nice stout front shackle like this, https://catalog.foothilloffroad.com/...1d8182973b73a6

or theese work also http://www.trail-gear.com/shackles.html
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Old May 18, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Could use those rear shackles up front with some wide body shackle spacers:



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

Likely need some longer bolts as well.
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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thanks guys
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