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by $$Clarkson$$
Wed Feb 27, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: Hilux 2.8 front drive shaft is to short?
Replies: 2
Views: 429

Hilux 2.8 front drive shaft is to short?

Hey everybody so I just fitted some standard rear leafs up the front of my Hilux with 2inch extended shackles, on full flex it drops out of the spline :( I've already got a 40mm spacer fitted too, what can I do about this? Got a quote of $400 to get a longer one made up but don't wanna fork out that ...
by $$Clarkson$$
Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:04 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DIY Drop shackles? Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1663

Re: DIY Drop shackles? Help

Welcome to the forum mate. Using a traction bar/ladder bar will reduce axle hop and pinning the shackles on road will make sure they're no more "unsafe" than normal leafs & shackles. There's a funny idea on here that they can unload on side angles and make your car roll. People happily have coil ...
by $$Clarkson$$
Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DIY Drop shackles? Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1663

Re: DIY Drop shackles? Help

TheBigBoy wrote:Just get normal shackles and drop them. Then you can say you have dropped shackles.
that may be alot cheaper and easier way to do it!! hahaha :D
by $$Clarkson$$
Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DIY Drop shackles? Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1663

Re: DIY Drop shackles? Help

Hi Jamie A few questions for you Is it a trail only rig or road going? What state? I know that there have been pin-able drop shackles engineered in NSW but you've got no hope in QLD How are your fabrication skills? You "could" make some yourself. The concept isn't that hard and theres' that many ...
by $$Clarkson$$
Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:38 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DIY Drop shackles? Help
Replies: 13
Views: 1663

DIY Drop shackles? Help

Hey all I'm new to this forum, was wondering wether anyone has made there own drop shackles? I'm thinking about it cause I don't want to fork out $600 for some. If anyone has made there own or got pics of plans that they want to share it would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Jamie :D