whats with the offset of the shaxkes, that zig zag thing
whats with the offset of the shaxkes, that zig zag thing
Red 81 CJ5, 35's, 4.10 and detroit, 4 to 1 dana 300, tbi efi, flat belly, cage, chromos and auzzie in front... sometimes runs. body damage to come
full width axle = wider hangers and shackles?Originally Posted by colman
Fred too, but I think he might have used some filler to hide it.Originally Posted by redcagepatrol
Looks badass John!
Boats and hoes
Stumble in to the liquor store
With a dollar-fifty for a bottle of wine,
I know just what I'm lookin for
Thunderbird will do just fine.
Originally Posted by CRaSHnBuRN
That is affirmative. The fronts are outboarded 5/8" and the shackles are offset 3/8". The 1/8" at the center pin didnt matter too much... thats what bushings are for right? It was too easy to just use the 3/8" strap I had for the offset shackles to worry about that detail.
Originally Posted by CheapJeep
Speaking of XJ springs. I saw an XJ at Bryan Iron and Metal the other day if anybody needs a set.
Question: Should I put cross braces in the shackles? On the rear, I think they would be in the way of either the spring in bump or the frame in rebound. On the front I think they would be fine. I made a pair for the front but forgot to take into account the wider space due to the offset, so they are too short and I would have to make another set. Would they improve street manners (i.e.- body sway) enough to justify the lathe time?
don't use braces - they are
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Originally Posted by redcagepatrol
Now THAT'S a quality engineering decision! Did they teach you the gayometer standard at El Paso?
Last edited by agjohn02; 03-20-2007 at 12:05 PM.
I really don't think braced shackles do you much good, unless you have super long mall crawler ones.
I almost did that with my sliders without noticing but the hippy pointed it out to me so I went seam down.Originally Posted by redcagepatrol
On the 8th day god created the Super Swamper TSL and said "go forth and kick ass"
It's the little things that count.
John, is this the one that was just the frame when I came to pick up the heep from ya?
Originally Posted by CRaSHnBuRN
I dont know what makes long shackles "mall crawler" equipment, but did you not see the picture of mine? I think they are on 7" centers.
Originally Posted by afroman006
It's always a good idea to put the weak side of the structure toward the greatest stress... , but then Pigpen is all about good appearance, right?
Last edited by agjohn02; 03-20-2007 at 02:43 PM.
Originally Posted by DRAGOONRANCH
Roger that