ok now what kind of front shackle - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

sami86 · 07-20-2007, 12:45 AM

ok another poll....option 1, 2, 3.....

option 3 is normal shackle

and if pic dont work
http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...=xjmlfront.jpg

if you dont get it let me know

the Merg · 07-22-2007, 04:57 PM

NOT option 2.

ashmanjeepXJ · 07-23-2007, 12:18 PM

Something that is "anti-kick back" Im not following all of your pictures.

At full drop you want the shackle so it can not kick back any further to prevent dammage. The shorter the shackle (without binding drop) the better. Id go with factory length shackles from what ever springs you intend to use.

DirtyComanche · 07-23-2007, 04:40 PM

I think this question needs a little clarification. You're talking for front leafs? With a front shackle? Or what?

Anyways, option 2 is a death trap. Might ramp really well, but that's about it. If you're a ramp queen, then sweet.

Option 1 is a boomerange shackle, I guess. But you've got it so it will jam against the frame before bending the leaf back. Well, might be a good idea. Personally I don't bend my front leafs, but if I am to it won't be at full droop. Compression and wailing into hard things seems to be the way to do it.

Hell. I'd just use a normal shackle. That's what I did. But I wasn't aware there was 'other' options when I did my conversion. Better yet, don't run front leafs. And don't run rear ones either. That'd be the smartest way.

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sami86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 75252 Location: sACRAMENTO,Ca Posts: 457	ok now what kind of front shackle ok another poll....option 1, 2, 3..... option 3 is normal shackle and if pic dont work http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...=xjmlfront.jpg if you dont get it let me know __________________ UTI Last edited by sami86; 07-20-2007 at 12:54 AM.

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ashmanjeepXJ Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10249 Location: Vail, Arizona Posts: 4,514	Something that is "anti-kick back" Im not following all of your pictures. At full drop you want the shackle so it can not kick back any further to prevent dammage. The shorter the shackle (without binding drop) the better. Id go with factory length shackles from what ever springs you intend to use. __________________ Dave, 2013 KOH "Got, Some of it" #697 JIMMY'S 4X4 Grand Cherokee Buggy ADS Shocks LQ4-Th400-Atlas4sp D60 14B Come wheel with us WheelingArizona.com Ashman's youtube channel Last edited by ashmanjeepXJ; 07-23-2007 at 12:18 PM.

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07-22-2007, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
the Merg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85387 Location: Southern MD Posts: 492	NOT option 2.

07-23-2007, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
DirtyComanche Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 53453 Location: Eh? Posts: 1,072	I think this question needs a little clarification. You're talking for front leafs? With a front shackle? Or what? Anyways, option 2 is a death trap. Might ramp really well, but that's about it. If you're a ramp queen, then sweet. Option 1 is a boomerange shackle, I guess. But you've got it so it will jam against the frame before bending the leaf back. Well, might be a good idea. Personally I don't bend my front leafs, but if I am to it won't be at full droop. Compression and wailing into hard things seems to be the way to do it. Hell. I'd just use a normal shackle. That's what I did. But I wasn't aware there was 'other' options when I did my conversion. Better yet, don't run front leafs. And don't run rear ones either. That'd be the smartest way.