hilux rear suspension question

Post by **:)lUkE:)** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:06 pm

i am wondering what is the best angle for the rear shackles in a hilux?

i have 2 inch lifted springs with the heavy load leaves removed and 2 inch exended shackles but the shackel angle is pretty much straight up and down (giving me the impression i am not getting much travel out of the swing of the shackle)

should the chassie mount of the shackle be closer to the front giving it a more / look?

any pics would be a great help

Post by **johno88** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:27 am

They should be at about 45 degrees, for max travel and smooth ride

Post by **MissDrew** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:44 pm

LInk to a thread about shackels and the angle.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic145 ... t=shackels
As you will see mine a layed well back

I prefer them like this but many do not

The rear end of my hilux had not changed or been touched for about 6 years since setting it all up.

Post by **scottys triton** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:00 pm

mate if there new springs they will take a while to settle in and then the angle will be fine, so atm i would say let them settle in and then try rewelding if all else fails.

Post by **:)lUkE:)** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:20 pm

Thanks

Post by **lukes4x4** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:32 pm

Should be approx. 90 degree to the leaf spring . normally lifted springs have so much camber that they are too up and down.

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