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hilux ext. shackle questions
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 8:57 am
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
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:02 am
by plowy
not to be a downer on you but extended shackles are illegal
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 9:17 am
by eye-for-detail
plowy wrote:not to be a downer on you but extended shackles are illegal
Yeah i know bud. thanks anyway
Just need a straight up answer on the springs and steering
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:05 pm
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
Adrian
www.chevtorque.com.au
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:39 pm
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
mick
Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:59 pm
by De-lux
I'm pretty sure that you won't need the castor wedges...
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:40 pm
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.
cheers Johnz
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:22 pm
by Gribble
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.
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:57 pm
by toyrex
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
Adrian
www.chevtorque.com.au
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:20 pm
by eye-for-detail
cheers all
thanks for all the info
