Homemade Shackle Flip - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

BowtieRed · 03-06-2003, 05:25 PM

I'm gettin ready to do mine this weekend. Do any of ya'll have pictures or advice before i start. I was just going to grind through the bottom, flip it over, and weld a brace from the top of the hanger to the other side of the hanger, near where the shackle is bolted in.
Thanks

TX_Mudder · 03-06-2003, 05:32 PM

Lots of people have done it with good results.
Everyone I've asked has said they PLANNED to weld in some supports, but end up putting it off for later and then years later still no problems.
Cheap and effective.
-- Mike

pcorssmit · 03-06-2003, 05:54 PM

SEARCH DAN!

This was a topic of the week. If you would take the 30 seconds to search, you would've found the exact pic you are after.

Search, find the thread, then delete this one.

Pete

BowtieRed · 03-06-2003, 06:11 PM

i did not find any pics of a HOMEMADE flip with braces. nothing close enough to tell what it was anyway.

pcorssmit · 03-06-2003, 06:33 PM

Scroll to the bottom of this page.

http://www.alaskaoffroad.com/rear_suspension.htm

This link came from the TOTW thread.

Pete

spoolnaround · 03-06-2003, 06:57 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...hreadid=119855

Dude just look a little

I usually dont dig on flaming people but this has been on top for two weeks.

Ok maybee just a week.

SCOTTS_4X · 03-06-2003, 07:01 PM

need more lift for the mall cruiser? or are the chicks complaining that it rides too ruff going over curbs?

-Scott

BowtieRed · 03-07-2003, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCOTTS_4X
need more lift for the mall cruiser? or are the chicks complaining that it rides too ruff going over curbs?

-Scott

it ain't a mall cruiser. i'm in the process of getting rod of the mickey's, bitch.

SCOTTS_4X · 03-07-2003, 05:56 PM

then you need to work on getting rid of the paper thin "nerf bars" that you installed before you put the body lift on. then get rid of those springs so maybe the truck will flex a little. then grow some skin so people don't piss you off when they rag on your POS> maybe you shoudl look up the post "muddiest truck". looks more your style

-Scott

BowtieRed · 03-07-2003, 08:01 PM

i don't have a bodylift, smartass. i didn't put the nerfbars on. they were there when i bought it, and are welded on, i haven't had a chance to cut them off yet. let's be a bit more creative, and before you say stuff about my truck, when you are WRONG.

BowtieRed · 03-07-2003, 08:03 PM

and let me add, i don't have a year round job, i have little money to work with. i'm 16. i don't exactly have all the welding equipment i need and such, so i really can't make a rockcrawler right now.

and by the way- i'll still knock your ass out.

70~K5 · 03-07-2003, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BowtieRed

and by the way- i'll still knock your ass out.

Bring it on DICKWAD. Fucking punk ass wanker kid. Don't bother bringin' your lunch cause you'll be suckin' your food thru a straw.

BowtieRed · 03-08-2003, 07:52 AM

hahahahahahaha

someone delete this thread, it has nothing to do with tech anymore.

4x4chevette · 03-11-2003, 05:47 AM

whats with ragging on us kids, we went out got a job bought our rigs, no they aint the best but they are what we can afford at the moment. We could have bought RICERS, but we choose 4 wheel drives, so why not leave us be?

spoolnaround · 03-11-2003, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BowtieRed
hahahahahahaha
someone delete this thread, it has nothing to do with tech anymore.

Your the only one who can do that. Did you figure out what you are going to do or get a good idea of what can be done?

Quote:

Originally posted by 4x4chevette
whats with ragging on us kids, we went out got a job bought our rigs, no they aint the best but they are what we can afford at the moment. We could have bought RICERS, but we choose 4 wheel drives, so why not leave us be?

Thisplace just would like to see people do a little searching before posting. If ya have thick skin youll fit in if your a whining little

you wont last long. The flaming happens to all at one time or another so take it with the grain of salt, build that rig and have fun.

BowtieRed · 03-11-2003, 05:50 PM

yeah, i'll be doing the shackle flip sometime- i found the thread, i just missed that one link. i'll be flipping in a couple weekends and got a good idea what i'm going to do. i don't mind a little flaming for not searching- but raggin on my truck, that ain't necessary- i got a truck that i know ain't the greatest, but i'm trying to get into this sport young and hopefully be competitive later in life.

03-06-2003, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
BowtieRed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14817 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 135	Homemade Shackle Flip I'm gettin ready to do mine this weekend. Do any of ya'll have pictures or advice before i start. I was just going to grind through the bottom, flip it over, and weld a brace from the top of the hanger to the other side of the hanger, near where the shackle is bolted in. Thanks __________________ 78 Blazer 11.5" lift, 39" mickeys, crate 350, ~345hp, 14ff rear, 4.88s, 1 ton rear driveshaft. . . whoopdee freaking doo!. . .

03-06-2003, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
TX_Mudder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1735 Location: Houston TX Posts: 45	Lots of people have done it with good results. Everyone I've asked has said they PLANNED to weld in some supports, but end up putting it off for later and then years later still no problems. Cheap and effective. -- Mike __________________ [url]http://home.houston.rr.com/chevy73/[/url]

03-06-2003, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
pcorssmit Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4406 Location: Denver Posts: 2,335	SEARCH DAN! This was a topic of the week. If you would take the 30 seconds to search, you would've found the exact pic you are after. Search, find the thread, then delete this one. Pete __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways , beer in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOW, what a ride."

03-06-2003, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
BowtieRed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14817 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 135	i did not find any pics of a HOMEMADE flip with braces. nothing close enough to tell what it was anyway. __________________ 78 Blazer 11.5" lift, 39" mickeys, crate 350, ~345hp, 14ff rear, 4.88s, 1 ton rear driveshaft. . . whoopdee freaking doo!. . .

03-06-2003, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
pcorssmit Rock God Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4406 Location: Denver Posts: 2,335	Scroll to the bottom of this page. http://www.alaskaoffroad.com/rear_suspension.htm This link came from the TOTW thread. Pete __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways , beer in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOW, what a ride."

03-06-2003, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
spoolnaround Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5472 Location: Cent Ca Posts: 1,354	http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...hreadid=119855 Dude just look a little I usually dont dig on flaming people but this has been on top for two weeks. Ok maybee just a week. __________________ Did you ever notice: When you put the 2 words "The" and "IRS" together it spells "Theirs?" Last edited by spoolnaround; 03-06-2003 at 06:59 PM.

03-06-2003, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
SCOTTS_4X Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12780 Location: Paso Robles, ca Posts: 1,773	need more lift for the mall cruiser? or are the chicks complaining that it rides too ruff going over curbs? -Scott __________________ "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." -Sigmund Frued

03-07-2003, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
SCOTTS_4X Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Member # 12780 Location: Paso Robles, ca Posts: 1,773	then you need to work on getting rid of the paper thin "nerf bars" that you installed before you put the body lift on. then get rid of those springs so maybe the truck will flex a little. then grow some skin so people don't piss you off when they rag on your POS> maybe you shoudl look up the post "muddiest truck". looks more your style -Scott __________________ "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." -Sigmund Frued

03-07-2003, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
BowtieRed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14817 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 135	i don't have a bodylift, smartass. i didn't put the nerfbars on. they were there when i bought it, and are welded on, i haven't had a chance to cut them off yet. let's be a bit more creative, and before you say stuff about my truck, when you are WRONG. __________________ 78 Blazer 11.5" lift, 39" mickeys, crate 350, ~345hp, 14ff rear, 4.88s, 1 ton rear driveshaft. . . whoopdee freaking doo!. . .

03-07-2003, 08:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
BowtieRed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14817 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 135	and let me add, i don't have a year round job, i have little money to work with. i'm 16. i don't exactly have all the welding equipment i need and such, so i really can't make a rockcrawler right now. and by the way- i'll still knock your ass out. __________________ 78 Blazer 11.5" lift, 39" mickeys, crate 350, ~345hp, 14ff rear, 4.88s, 1 ton rear driveshaft. . . whoopdee freaking doo!. . .

03-08-2003, 07:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
BowtieRed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14817 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 135	hahahahahahaha someone delete this thread, it has nothing to do with tech anymore. __________________ 78 Blazer 11.5" lift, 39" mickeys, crate 350, ~345hp, 14ff rear, 4.88s, 1 ton rear driveshaft. . . whoopdee freaking doo!. . .

03-11-2003, 05:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
4x4chevette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17535 Posts: 109	whats with ragging on us kids, we went out got a job bought our rigs, no they aint the best but they are what we can afford at the moment. We could have bought RICERS, but we choose 4 wheel drives, so why not leave us be? __________________ Need to find a new rig, preferably an MJ, XJ or YJ [URL=http://www.offroadohio.com]OffRoad Ohio[/URL] Last edited by 4x4chevette; 03-11-2003 at 05:48 AM.

03-11-2003, 05:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
BowtieRed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14817 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 135	yeah, i'll be doing the shackle flip sometime- i found the thread, i just missed that one link. i'll be flipping in a couple weekends and got a good idea what i'm going to do. i don't mind a little flaming for not searching- but raggin on my truck, that ain't necessary- i got a truck that i know ain't the greatest, but i'm trying to get into this sport young and hopefully be competitive later in life. __________________ 78 Blazer 11.5" lift, 39" mickeys, crate 350, ~345hp, 14ff rear, 4.88s, 1 ton rear driveshaft. . . whoopdee freaking doo!. . .

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