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pros and cons for shackle reversal

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pros and cons for shackle reversal

Post by MUSS »

just wondering why people do this is there an advantage? does it give better handling? is it legal? NEED TO KNOW ALL THE PROS AND CONS BOUT THIS MOD.. thanks :armsup:
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Post by auto_eng »

I don't think they are legal to be honest I am not sure. I believe they will track better on a bumpy road but they have the inherint problem of reducing caster when you front end compresses.

Hit the brakes on the hwy and you can get a bit of a front end shake.
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Post by 2car »

The front end will dive more under brakes too - different symptom of the front end compression thing mentioned above.
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Post by greg »

auto_eng wrote:I believe they will track better on a bumpy road


This is what i have heard too.
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Post by fatassgq »

Hey there,
Yep they drive better. I'm pretty sure I have a fair bit less bump steer too.
Better approach angle, JUST.(Depends a bit on how you do it) but even if you don't pick up a lot of approach the hangers are a lot more inclined to slide over shit than a shackle. Looks better in my oppinion.

Con: Mainly the legality??? and the dive under brakes. This has not been a major problem even though I have soft springs I have not noticed a caster shake under brakes or at all really. I am yet to even get a wheel alignment, toe, castor check! (very slack) and I can take my hands off the wheel for about a klm on the highway with no dramas. STOKED!!!! ;)
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Post by MUSS »

got any pics?
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Post by Punchy »

i saw fatass's truck today..
\very nice looking truck with just enough bling and bootie fab to make it fit into any crowd :P
mighty fine job with the spring and shakle reversal
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Post by fatassgq »

Hey Punchy,
Thanks very much for your comments. :oops:
Gotta have a bit of bling I spose!!!
I hope all goes well with your truck
Jake I will have some pics one day..... Very slack in this department
There are some on the superior web site but I don't think they have been updated. Sorry

PS. PUNCHY CUT YA 80 INTO A UTE AND CALL IT A WIN WIN SITUATION!!!!! :armsup: :P
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