will adding extended shackles to my standard suspension give me more travel?? if so where would be the best place to get them from and what else would need to be done to install?
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Fj73 suspension question.
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Fj73 suspension question.
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adding extended shackles will give you some more lift, for example: if you add 3 inches to your standard shackle length you will get 2 inches of lift.
your springs will be able to flex more easily providing better offroad performance plus the increased ride height is a bonus.
Putting them in you should get new bushes on the spring hanger and on the extended shackle, youi may need to get longer travel shocks, and extend your diff breathers.
You can get them from snakeracing.com, if i was you i would get extended shackles on the front and drop shackles on the rear
hope that helps
your springs will be able to flex more easily providing better offroad performance plus the increased ride height is a bonus.
Putting them in you should get new bushes on the spring hanger and on the extended shackle, youi may need to get longer travel shocks, and extend your diff breathers.
You can get them from snakeracing.com, if i was you i would get extended shackles on the front and drop shackles on the rear
hope that helps
FJ73 2inch lift climax shackles, 2inch body lift, 33 muddies
superior engineering do extended shackles too
http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/products.php
you might find with the extra travel you will need longer brake lines too..
it must also be said that extended shackles are an illegal modification in queensland and you run them at your own risk.
http://www.superiorengineering.com.au/products.php
you might find with the extra travel you will need longer brake lines too..
it must also be said that extended shackles are an illegal modification in queensland and you run them at your own risk.
They should permit more down travel so just be sure your brake lines are long enough.
Mind you, longer shackles will alter the shackle angle (longer shackles will be less angles than stock). This will leave you with a harsher ride.
Look into the lockable drop shackles, possibly revolver style if you want to keep your COG down.
Mind you, longer shackles will alter the shackle angle (longer shackles will be less angles than stock). This will leave you with a harsher ride.
Look into the lockable drop shackles, possibly revolver style if you want to keep your COG down.
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