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Baja Binder · 01-24-2002, 12:32 PM

I've got a 6" front SKYJACKER lift spring on my 78 crewcab, and the shackles are hitting the frame under compression. Who makes longer shackles for the front? Plus, has anyone converted their front frame bushings to poly, and who makes em? I'm a IH Scout dude with little knowledge of these dang MOPAR things. Thanks!

440-fide Ramcharger · 01-25-2002, 08:08 AM

Just make some out of some 3/8 strap. I have some 6 inch center to center ones I made that were too tall for my application. I think the ones that worked good were 4 inch center to center. If you want want them, I will throw them in when you buy the tires

Baja Binder · 01-25-2002, 10:56 AM

Sorry brudda, I got a screamin deal on some bfg mt'/ 589's from Brandon's dad in Oceanside. I picked them up on my way to BAJA last month. What a great trip!
electrical fire in LA PAZ, head lights going on/off whenever they wanted to, littered the desert with many trim screws, leaking front drive axle seal, 35's kissed and crumpled right fender, death rattles, blown mufflers, radiator blew 2 holes (of course at the bottom of the core), 8 mpg with gas @ $2.20/ gal., the list goes on............I'm so fortunate to have so much fun. And

and

were $$$'s. What happened to MEX

I remember seeing your frame bushings were replaced w/poly. Who's got'm? Did you put a second lock nut on those shackle bolts yet, or are you still going for max articulation?

440-fide Ramcharger · 01-25-2002, 01:05 PM

Rancho had a master bushing set for the Ramcharger. Body mounts and spring bushings. I don't know about the pick up. Longer bolts and double nuts are on the agenda for the shackles this weekend. Later,

74 PowerWagon · 01-29-2002, 09:39 AM

I extended the shackles on a 74, I found two options, the cheap shackle kit from Napa, which is as simple and basic as you can get, or you can buy some extended shackles made for a 70's chevy, you have to drill the chevy shackles out because dodge uses a bigger shackle bolt I think 1/2". You can either buy the solid type or the greasable.

Baja Binder · 01-29-2002, 10:14 AM

Are you referring to the bushings? I do have some old chebby shack's around, so I 'll check'm out. thanks

tv_larsen · 02-01-2002, 04:10 PM

Go to www.offroadexchange.com
In their online store they have extended shackles and replacement poly shackle bushings.

BTW, I also have a 6" Skyjacker springs on my '75 W200 Club cab. The frame is thicker on the cc's so the spring will be much closer to the frame than on regular Dodges. My spring is no where near hitting the frame, but I installed a set of Skyjacker front fitted leaves (add-a-leaves). It sits higher than 6" (nearly 8") and rides a little rougher, but I like it.

Baja Binder · 02-01-2002, 06:49 PM

Thanks T.V.. Thats just what I needed. I was thinking of adding a leaf as well. I have some "add a leaves" from the stock packs that I thought I'd try. Where do your leafs go? Bottom, or somewhere in the middle of the pack? How long are they? Thanks mucho!

01-24-2002, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Baja Binder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2515 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 287	Shackles/ front + poly bushings I've got a 6" front SKYJACKER lift spring on my 78 crewcab, and the shackles are hitting the frame under compression. Who makes longer shackles for the front? Plus, has anyone converted their front frame bushings to poly, and who makes em? I'm a IH Scout dude with little knowledge of these dang MOPAR things. Thanks!

01-25-2002, 08:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
440-fide Ramcharger Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1602 Location: San Jose, Ca USA Posts: 733	Just make some out of some 3/8 strap. I have some 6 inch center to center ones I made that were too tall for my application. I think the ones that worked good were 4 inch center to center. If you want want them, I will throw them in when you buy the tires __________________ Mark E. San Jose, Ca SOLD 75 Ramcharger 440, blah, blah SOLD 66 Welder Bill't Bronco Rockbuggy 06 CTD 87 Buick Grand National X2 65 Vista Cruiser GN Turbo V6 powered

01-25-2002, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Baja Binder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2515 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 287	TIRES!? Sorry brudda, I got a screamin deal on some bfg mt'/ 589's from Brandon's dad in Oceanside. I picked them up on my way to BAJA last month. What a great trip! electrical fire in LA PAZ, head lights going on/off whenever they wanted to, littered the desert with many trim screws, leaking front drive axle seal, 35's kissed and crumpled right fender, death rattles, blown mufflers, radiator blew 2 holes (of course at the bottom of the core), 8 mpg with gas @ $2.20/ gal., the list goes on............I'm so fortunate to have so much fun. And and were $$$'s. What happened to MEX I remember seeing your frame bushings were replaced w/poly. Who's got'm? Did you put a second lock nut on those shackle bolts yet, or are you still going for max articulation?

01-25-2002, 01:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
440-fide Ramcharger Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1602 Location: San Jose, Ca USA Posts: 733	Rancho had a master bushing set for the Ramcharger. Body mounts and spring bushings. I don't know about the pick up. Longer bolts and double nuts are on the agenda for the shackles this weekend. Later, __________________ Mark E. San Jose, Ca SOLD 75 Ramcharger 440, blah, blah SOLD 66 Welder Bill't Bronco Rockbuggy 06 CTD 87 Buick Grand National X2 65 Vista Cruiser GN Turbo V6 powered

01-29-2002, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
74 PowerWagon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9580 Location: Alamosa CO Posts: 13	shackles I extended the shackles on a 74, I found two options, the cheap shackle kit from Napa, which is as simple and basic as you can get, or you can buy some extended shackles made for a 70's chevy, you have to drill the chevy shackles out because dodge uses a bigger shackle bolt I think 1/2". You can either buy the solid type or the greasable.

01-29-2002, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Baja Binder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2515 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 287	solid type or the greasable Are you referring to the bushings? I do have some old chebby shack's around, so I 'll check'm out. thanks

02-01-2002, 04:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
tv_larsen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5395 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 706	Go to www.offroadexchange.com In their online store they have extended shackles and replacement poly shackle bushings. BTW, I also have a 6" Skyjacker springs on my '75 W200 Club cab. The frame is thicker on the cc's so the spring will be much closer to the frame than on regular Dodges. My spring is no where near hitting the frame, but I installed a set of Skyjacker front fitted leaves (add-a-leaves). It sits higher than 6" (nearly 8") and rides a little rougher, but I like it.

02-01-2002, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Baja Binder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2515 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 287	Thanks T.V.. Thats just what I needed. I was thinking of adding a leaf as well. I have some "add a leaves" from the stock packs that I thought I'd try. Where do your leafs go? Bottom, or somewhere in the middle of the pack? How long are they? Thanks mucho!

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