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Old May 20, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Shackle question?

Shackle question?

I would like to put new shackles on the front of my 85 4runner . 2” to match the back.
But all of the shackles I see for sale are straight? Where my factory ones cure in the meet the leaf springs ? what am I missing ?
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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Performance accessories makes front shackles also marlin/trail gear do front shackles that are straight and use spcers
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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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My problem is finding shackles shorter than 5" (hole-hole)
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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Stock are 3.5". 5" won't lift much maybe .75"

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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 4x4YOTA
My problem is finding shackles shorter than 5" (hole-hole)
We can make stock length (and longer) shackles, bent sides, straight sides and straight sides w/ offset spacers (a.k.a. wide body):
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...shtml#Shackles
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Old May 21, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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I found a set of rear shackles 4.5" on ebay now just need front id like some for the front now id order from 4crawler but wait for the 4week back order to be clear before ordering
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Old May 21, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
Stock are 3.5". 5" won't lift much maybe .75"

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Im looking for for basic heavier duty replacements, I keep bending stock shackles (running stock suspension)
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