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hilux ext. shackle questions

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hilux ext. shackle questions

Post by eye-for-detail »

g/day all
just been through most of search but i want this done this year some time

ln106 leaf sprung all round , 2in spring lift (year ago), std steering, 32s

looking to put + 2inch (1in, i know) extended shackles
i know i'll need longer shocks,brake lines and 3deg castor wedges

Just want some info on the springs and any steering arm problems
will the springs work properly with these shackles

thanks in advance
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Post by plowy »

not to be a downer on you but extended shackles are illegal :cry:
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Post by eye-for-detail »

plowy wrote:not to be a downer on you but extended shackles are illegal :cry:
Yeah i know bud. thanks anyway

Just need a straight up answer on the springs and steering
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Post by toyrex »

I have parabolic springs and 3 position adjustable shackles on my Hilux
I am not having any bind up problems with this system
The shackles can be set at either 2" or 4" giving you your 1" or 2" actual lift, I also have a adjustable radius rod
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v167/ ... ackle2.jpg

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Post by eye-for-detail »

g/day toyrex
are your parabolics any longer than the average 2in lift springs
its just that when i put the first shackle (snakes +2in) in the front, the spring seemed fold opposite to its set near the shackle end
thanks
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Post by De-lux »

I'm pretty sure that you won't need the castor wedges...
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Post by JOHNZ »

There should be no problems with the steering or the suspension. there is no need for castor wedges as the shackle is at the rear of the diff.
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De-lux wrote:I'm pretty sure that you won't need the castor wedges...
You dont need them, but it makes the steering alot lighter to control.
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eye-for-detail wrote:g/day toyrex
are your parabolics any longer than the average 2in lift springs
its just that when i put the first shackle (snakes +2in) in the front, the spring seemed fold opposite to its set near the shackle end
thanks
mick
The parabolic springs are longer than stock springs and will make the vehicle sit higher, the stock shackles did lay back a bit but they did straighten with the longer shackles

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Post by eye-for-detail »

cheers all
thanks for all the info :D
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