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Aftermarket Shackles

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, Dec 15, 2010.

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  1. Jan 4, 2011
    davistroy

    davistroy Grasshopper

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    What Nuts/Bolts/Washers and bushings should I get to run with shackles like pictured in Warloch's post #17 above?
     
    davistroy, Jan 4, 2011
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  2. Jan 4, 2011
    Steve's 70-5

    Steve's 70-5 Active Member

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    3/4 round stock w/ holes drilled for nails are used around here
     
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  3. Jan 4, 2011
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Well I will be making my 1st (2) sets of these this weekend for Chuck(Warloch) and Troy (davistroy), we will see how smooth things go, picked up material this morning and cut it this afternoon when I woke up, will get the rest finished this weekend.
     
    Mcruff, Jan 4, 2011
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  4. Jan 4, 2011
    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

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    damn those things could rip the hangers right off the frame lol those got to be 1000 times stronger than the stockers and thats no exageration. when i got some springs from the junk yard rather than take the bolts out i just twisted the shackle plates with my channel locks and they broke. Try that with those!
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2011
    SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

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    Look nice, but won't work to replace the "C" shackle on an early w/factory shackle reversal like my '56. The center crossbar will hit the frame as the spring flexes, as the shackle will move to the rear. My Warrior anodized ones have a piece of flat stock that needs to be cut back to eliminate this. Only other way to make it work is to enlarge the distance between the upper bolt hole and the cross piece. Just a heads up for anyone considering these and has shackle reversal stock on their rig.......
     
    SIDSCJ, Jan 5, 2011
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  6. Jan 5, 2011
    duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

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    I made these out of 3/8x2" stock in 1975. These use 1/2 bolts. And yes, if you have a drill press and welder, they are very easy to make. IMO, there should not be any flex in the shackle-it should all be in the bushings. Lateral flexing shackles don't do much for your steering control, but then, if you still have the Ross box you likely wouldn't notice anyway.:rofl:

    [​IMG]
     
    duffer, Jan 5, 2011
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  7. Jan 5, 2011
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    Those are grade 8 with nylocks on them, no washers - 7/16 sticks in my head, but will measure them this afternoon for you.

    I have made my own in the past, but really like these with the lock in the middle to take them apart, yet keep them strong. It's one thing I have to do to drop my rear tank (made it to tight :oops:).
     
    Warloch, Jan 5, 2011
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  8. Jan 5, 2011
    ncz

    ncz New Member

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    What kind of added lift are the shackles that Warloch and McGruff are talking about
     
    ncz, Jan 5, 2011
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  9. Jan 5, 2011
    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    The bolts are 7/16X3 1/4 - as to lift I think only 1/2" from stock. I tried to get as close to stock as I could at the time. I don't believe in shackle lifts as it screws with steering geometry.
     
    Warloch, Jan 5, 2011
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  10. Jan 5, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Only caster, and it doesn't drop it much.
     
    Patrick, Jan 5, 2011
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  11. Jan 6, 2011
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    Depending on final price, I'd be interested in a set of 4 like the one's Warlock posted. But I'd need them all to be wide enough to fit YJ springs.......
     
    aallison, Jan 6, 2011
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  12. Jan 6, 2011
    m38willys

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    If these are for sale I'm needing 4 as well.
    Just saying...
     
    m38willys, Jan 6, 2011
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  13. Jan 6, 2011
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    They will be, give me a few days to perfect the setup.
     
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    Mcruff, Jan 6, 2011
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  14. Jan 6, 2011
    m38willys

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    Hahahahahaha. Been a while since I bought parts for the flatty.
     
    m38willys, Jan 6, 2011
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    60sCJ

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    I may also be in for a set of 4.
     
    60sCJ, Jan 6, 2011
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  16. Jan 6, 2011
    CJ5aTim

    CJ5aTim 66 Tux

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    Me too, me too please.:D
     
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    LarryD

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    I made some out of 1 1/2 by 3/16 C chanel, cut to length and drilled bolt holes,
     
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  18. Jan 14, 2011
    alex211

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    I'm building some out a 3/8 plate, I cut some 1 3/4 wide strips with the plasma cutter. I was thinking about using a 4" hole to hole shackle because I using Waggy and YJ springs and I want some flex with good road manners. I show you guys some pictures when they are done.
     
    alex211, Jan 14, 2011
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  19. Jan 14, 2011
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Got the 1st two sets finished last night. Should go out in the mail tomorrow or monday.

    [​IMG]
     
    Mcruff, Jan 14, 2011
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  20. Jan 14, 2011
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Those look nice Mike! Too bad I have these nice Confers..
     
    Patrick, Jan 14, 2011
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