Operator

OK, here goes

I have searched all over. In a lot of threads it talks about just lifting the rear with some longer shackles. I am replacing my bushings with poly ones and thought since my Truck sits lower in the back (due to heavy duty T-bar crank) I might as well go with slightly longer shackles. I want maximum about 1 inch of lift because I think the normal shocks should still cover that. So about a 2 inch longer than stock shackle should do that. But where to buy? Needs to come with bolts and sleeves because my old ones are shot.

Thanks

Operator

Come on, nothing?

abecedarian

ProComp offers (offered?) extended shackles. I put a set 1.5" longer than stock on my 91 2wd pickup. Bought them through 4wheelparts.com. Unfortunately, I don't have the receipt or part number. Maybe give them a call.

Additionally, 4Crawler (fellow member on Yotatech) sells extended shackles here: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shackles.shtml

mudwump

Why not make your own? Shackles are basically flat steel with holes. Quarter inch steel is drill-able and tougher than some stamped crap.

abecedarian

And if they're too long and not braced properly, they'll let the truck wallow around like a u-haul trailer with 2000 pounds on the back bumper.

85excab

ive got a new set of 5.5" hole to hole rear shackles. $60 plus shipping

abecedarian

That's cool. I'll give you 40 for them since they're used now.

mudwump

Too long? He's asking for a couple of inches. Let's be fair. Unless there's a major weight carry, with high speed and on roadways where others might be endangered, loop it and row.

I've done things that engineers wept about, but they only read about it, I did it successfully and safely for many years. This may not make everyone agree I'm a pro, but after 40+ years of building, I do have a clue about weight and stress.

Too long shackles will, as you say, offer stability issues, but curb weight, cargo, tread width and wheelbase finalize the formula.

Back when I built bikes, folks would want a 125cc Yamaha to take em up Widow-Maker . At over 200lbs for the rider, it was doable with sprockets and tires. It might take the dude 20 minutes to get to his mailbox on that bike, but it did what he wanted.

So it is for off-road, anything can be done...how important is it, and how much will you spend to get out there?

abecedarian

wow. everyone is acting like the guy is taking his 2wd up the dunes at Glamis.
he wants to raise the back to compensate for a t-bar crank. That's why I mentioned the shackles I purchased. That's also why I commented on "too long" in the post a couple above. Not enough information in the post to make an informed decision. Honestly, not enough 411 in my reply either, but at least I suggested contacting someone. I already suggested contacting 4WheelParts and our resident 4Crawler.

Is no one paying attention?

Operator

Thanks guys

I just ordered some Fabtech lift shackles I found. Say they have 2 inch lift, I assume that means they are 2 in longer than stock, will give me maybe 1 in lift. Stock shock should cover that. The pic of the shackle looks to be not tapered but we will see, maybe they come with spacers or they are tapered and the pic is wrong.

BigBluePile

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Post some pics when you get your shackles installed!!




I was paying attention abe, I was...lol!