: anti-inversion shackle question


Deep South Cruisers
12-17-2002, 12:50 PM
after a discussion in the Land Cruiser section I wanted to post here and ask about anti-inversion shackle installation. Heres a pic of the front shackle on my cruiser. Opinions appreciated:D

Part of my confusion comes from a tech article I have from Dec 2002 4wd & sport utility that shown a installation of this TPI kit on a 73 cruiser. In the magazine photos the front shackle is shown with the apex turned forward instead of towards the axle.

So which way is right:confused:

bigdude
12-17-2002, 12:55 PM
For anti-inversion the pic you posted is correct.

I think their might be a similar shackle used for tow-bars and that is used opposite of the way you have yours.

Deep South Cruisers
12-17-2002, 01:04 PM
O.K. the photo that was screwing me up just got thrown away.

I called TPI about the pics from the install in the 4wd Mag. and TPI said DO NOT GO BY THOSE PHOTOS!!!

Thanks for your help, I'm going to try and fix my junk:p

oldjeep
12-17-2002, 01:17 PM
Yup, those would be towbar shackles.

BJ On Roids
12-17-2002, 03:29 PM
you have it correct in those photos