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Fj73 suspension question.
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:25 pm
by Rookie
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?
cheers
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:57 am
by bravo
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
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 10:02 am
by shorty_f0rty
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.
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:32 am
by chompyd
i think i have a pair somewhere!?!! they are either 4 or 6 inch ... came off my troopy.
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:47 pm
by matt73
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.