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Leaf packs on a pre 1980 40 series

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Leaf packs on a pre 1980 40 series

Post by MrForty »

Just wondering is it possible to make the spring eye bigger to fit new shackels. Most shackels made today are made for 40 series post 1980. Is it possible to buy 4 new leaf packs with the larger spring eyes to suit a pre 1980 40.

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Re: Leaf packs on a pre 1980 40 series

Post by 2car »

40sNewbie wrote:Just wondering is it possible to make the spring eye bigger to fit new shackels. Most shackels made today are made for 40 series post 1980. Is it possible to buy 4 new leaf packs with the larger spring eyes to suit a pre 1980 40.

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I have Old Man Emu small pin greasable shackles in mine.
74 FJ40, 307, Hilux DBC, 35 Claws, welded rear.

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Post by MrForty »

are the Old Man Emu shackels extendable? I had my eye on the new Climax shackels
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Post by STIKA »

i Have had the holes in bushes made larger to suit the later model pin

If you go to a spring works they can make the eye to suit your requirements.
I have heard that you may have troubles with the rear hanger on the front if you make the eye in that end larger.
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Post by DIRTY ROCK STAR »

Mate, those climax ones with the pin that fold out and tilt are heaps expensive.
i looekd right into it, and its really dear.

you have to extend ya brake lines, pull ya springs out to fit them, and heaps of added stuff.

it ended up the cost was a grand for the back alone.
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Post by MrForty »

Is there any alternative to the Climax shackels, they seem the goods.
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40sNewbie wrote:Is there any alternative to the Climax shackels, they seem the goods.


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Post by bj56 »

the 79 also had the big eyes i think it was the first one tho my 1979 modle has the big eyes i think a 55 ser springs and shackle will fit
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Post by MrForty »

Is your 79 BJ or an FJ or a they both the same
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Post by bj56 »

as far as i know they are the same mynes a fj
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Sorry for going off topic but STIKA can you still get the recovery gear? I tried sending a PM but haven't heard back.
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