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Bobby4wd
03-27-2002, 11:56 AM
i want to make my own shackles for a FJ62. Hase anyone ever done this? can anyone give me some sort of instruction as to what to use? :smokin: :jeep:
DCruiser138
03-27-2002, 12:19 PM
measue how long you want em. use like 2" wide flat plate at least 1/4" thik...cut to length...drill holes...slap some paint on em...bolt em on...get it
Mustard Dog
03-27-2002, 12:41 PM
If you really want to be cool, you can weld some square stock in between the plates, like an H;)
Bobby4wd
03-27-2002, 01:01 PM
should i use my stock bolts or should i get new ones??????
GloNDark
03-27-2002, 01:06 PM
Get new ones. 1/4" is good 3/8" is better! :D:D:D

I bent a couple 1/4" shackles in the 5 inch length and then I went to 3/8" I haven't had a problem since.
Bobby4wd
03-27-2002, 01:41 PM
thank you guys for all the help. when i get new bolts for the shackles what kind would be the best? this is not a job i want to half ass!!!!! :nuke: :smokin:
Eric
03-27-2002, 02:06 PM
I have always used 3/8" x 2" flat stock. I drill my holes for 9/16" bolts. This is for the FJ40 bushings so your FJ6x may be different. I would suggest you find out what size your spring pins are and use that size do drill your holes.
Aggro
03-27-2002, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by DCruiser138
measue how long you want em. use like 2" wide flat plate at least 1/4" thik...cut to length...drill holes...slap some paint on em...bolt em on...get it

paint- what's that?
Bobby4wd
03-27-2002, 02:56 PM
What kind of metal should i use? And do you think that i'll have to mess with my stearing? :D :smokin:
Donald Butcher
03-27-2002, 03:13 PM
this seams much cheaper than buying new shackles, and you can make them the exact size that you need. This seams to easy!

cool idea

Donald


:beer: :usa:
rustycruiser
03-27-2002, 05:19 PM
I have a set of homemade 60 series shackles in my garage. They were 60seriesguy's before me, and he got them from another cruiser buddy before that. If anyone wants them, I can go dig them up and measure how long. Yours for shipping.

Ross
Eric
03-28-2002, 07:08 AM
Originally posted by Bobby4wd
What kind of metal should i use? And do you think that i'll have to mess with my stearing? :D :smokin:

I would use cold rolled mild steel. But, since I have a ton of hot rolled, I just use it. (see my reply above for size) You won't have to mess with your steering unless you make the shackles way too long. If you do, you will have to add a degree shim between the front springs and the axle housing to correct the caster. Very simple to do.